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Precise waterjet cutting for glass

From float glass to laminated safety glass: our technology enables precise cuts without thermal effect or stress cracks. The result: smooth edges and dimensionally accurate shapes for architecture, engineering and design.

Why waterjet cutting is ideal for glass

Cuts without stress cracks

The material remains stable, and the cutting edges stay clean and smooth.

Precise geometries

Even for delicate geometries and tight radii.

No thermal influence

The glass remains clear – without clouding or discoloration.

Manufacturing process

How a drawing becomes a high-precision part – step by step to the finished result.

Drawing

Technical CAD drawing of a round flat lid made of borosilicate glass

Circular lid with angled through-holes and defined angular geometries – tolerance requirement ± 0.2 mm.

Technical CAD drawing of a round flat lid made of borosilicate glass

Raw material

Close-up of an unprocessed borosilicate glass plate as the base material
  • Material: borosilicate glass
  • Thickness: 21 mm
Close-up of an unprocessed borosilicate glass plate as the base material

Cutting process

Low-pressure piercing to prevent chipping, followed by an angled cut with controlled jet motion (edge quality N9).

Result

Close-up of a precisely cut round flat lid made from borosilicate glass

Chip-free cut edges and precise angled openings.

Close-up of a precisely cut round flat lid made from borosilicate glass

Technical capabilities at a glance

Our technology stands for precision, quality and versatility. The following values show how precise, clean and flexible waterjet cutting is – even for the most demanding requirements.

Precision

  • General tolerance

    ± 0.02 mm (guaranteed ± 0.05 mm)

  • Form tolerance

    ± 0.02 mm

  • Positional accuracy

    ± 0.005 mm

  • Repeatability

    ± 0.02 mm

  • Kerf width

    down to 0.2 mm

  • Taper angle

    0–1°

  • Minimum radius

    0.1 mm

Cutting capabilities

  • Contours 

    2D, 2.5D and 3D cuts 

Edge quality

  • Surface finish

    up to N7 (Ra 1.6)

  • Characteristics

    low burr formation, material-friendly, without thermal effect

Weitere Hinweise

  • File formats

    DXF, STEP, PDF, etc.

  • Post-processing

    Numerous options available
    Contact us for the right solution

  • Lead times

    Standard 1–2 weeks
    Faster delivery on request

Values serve as guidelines and may slightly vary depending on material, thickness, geometry and cutting strategy.

Selection of typical materials

From everyday to exceptional: typical types of glass that we regularly cut – representative of many more.
Flat glass
  • Float glass 
  • Laminated safety glass (LSG)
Specialty glass
  • Borosilicate glass (e.g. Duran®, Pyrex®)
  • Fused quartz / quartz glass
  • Colored and textured glass
Float glass cylindrical part in precise close-up
A project at the limit of feasibility?
We make it possible!

From metals to meteorites:
Waterjet cutting without limits

Inspiration for individual projects

Seal made of stainless steel – waterjet-cut – fine openings
Seal
Glass part made of float glass – waterjet-cut – clean contour
Glass part
Inner cut-out in Valser stone – waterjet-cut – sharp edges
Inner cut-out in granite block
Implant made of titanium – waterjet-cut – delicate contour
Implant
Dial made of petrified wood – waterjet-cut – smooth contour
Dial
Connector made of NBR rubber – waterjet-cut – dovetail geometry
Connector
House number made of hardwood – waterjet-cut – smooth contour
Adhesive house number
Sculpture made of Teflon – waterjet-cut – curved form
Sculpture