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METALS AND ALLOYS

Precise waterjet cutting for metals and alloys

From aluminum and stainless steel to titanium: with our waterjet technology, perfect contours are achieved without heat, distortion or burr – from thin sheet metal to solid high-performance alloys.

Why waterjet cutting excels with metals and alloys

Cold cutting process

Free of internal stresses, no heat discoloration – the material properties remain completely unchanged.

Precision to the finest detail

Complex geometries, tight radii and a kerf width down to 0.2 mm are standard for us.

Strong in every dimension

From 0.1 mm thin foils to massive plates measuring several square meters – almost any metal and alloy can be processed in virtually any size.

Manufacturing process

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

Drawing

Technical CAD drawing of a spiral-shaped titanium part

Fine spiral geometry with tight radii and defined web widths – tolerance requirement ± 0.03 mm.

Technical CAD drawing of a spiral-shaped titanium part

Raw material

Close-up of an unprocessed titanium plate as the base material
  • Material: titanium
  • Thickness: 1 mm
Close-up of an unprocessed titanium plate as the base material

Cutting process

Precision cut with micro-jet guidance for contour-accurate radii and homogeneous cutting surfaces (edge quality N7).

Result

Close-up of a precisely cut spiral-shaped titanium part

Dimensionally accurate precision part with defined contour fidelity and a near-net-shape finish.

Close-up of a precisely cut spiral-shaped titanium part

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

    ± 0.005 mm (guaranteed ± 0.02 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

    uo to N7 (Ra 1.6)

  • Characteristics

    low burr formation, material-friendly, without thermal effect

Additional information

  • 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 metals and alloys that we regularly cut – representative of many more.
Steel
  • Structural steels (e.g. S235, S355)
  • Tool and spring steels (e.g. 1.2510)
  • Free-cutting and quenched and tempered steels (e.g. 1.7227)
Stainless steel / corrosion-resistant steel
  • V2A (1.4301), V4A (1.4404)
  • Duplex and super duplex steels (e.g. 1.4462)
  • High-strength stainless steels (e.g. 1.4542)
Light metals and aluminum
  • Pure aluminum (e.g. EN AW-5005, 5083, 5754, 6082)
  • High-strength aluminum alloys (e.g. EN AW-7022, 7075)
  • Cast aluminum (e.g. AlSi10Mg)
  • Magnesium (limited machinability)
Non-ferrous metals
  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Bronze
Precious metals
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Platinum, palladium
Titanium and specialty alloys
  • Pure titanium (Grade 1–4)
  • Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5)
  • Zirconium
  • Nickel-based alloys (e.g. Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Monel®)
Special materials
  • Tantalum, molybdenum
  • Tungsten
Aluminum impeller 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