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PLASTICS AND RUBBER

Precise waterjet cutting for plastics and rubber

PE, PVC, acrylic glass or rubber: waterjet cutting enables processing that is free of internal stresses and with no thermal effect. This preserves the material properties and creates precise shapes for every application.

Why waterjet cutting excels with plastics and rubber

Cold cutting process

Free of internal stresses, no heat discoloration – surfaces remain fully intact.

Precision to the finest detail

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

Wide material variety

Whether transparent, elastic or high-strength – we cut all types of plastics with precision and clean edges.

Manufacturing process

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

Drawing

Technical CAD drawing of a compact NBR rubber cable grommet

Compact geometry with small radii and defined through-holes – tolerance requirement ± 0.1 mm.

Technical CAD drawing of a compact NBR rubber cable grommet

Raw material

Close-up of an unprocessed NBR rubber plate as the base material
  • Material: NBR rubber
  • Thickness: 12 mm
Close-up of an unprocessed NBR rubber plate as the base material

Cutting process

Finely tuned waterjet for elastic material, with controlled jet guidance to prevent distortion (edge quality N8).

Result

Close-up of a precisely cut compact NBR rubber cable grommet

Dimensionally accurate shapes and clean openings – ready for assembly without any post-processing.

Close-up of a precisely cut compact NBR rubber cable grommet

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

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 plastics and rubber materials that we regularly cut – representative of many more.
Thermoplastics
  • PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene)
  • PVC (rigid and flexible) 
  • PMMA (Plexiglas®), PC (polycarbonate, Makrolon®)
Engineering plastics
  • POM (Delrin®, acetal)
  • PTFE (Teflon®)
  • PA (polyamide, nylon)
  • PEEK
Composite and layered plastics
  • GRP/CFRP plastics
  • Laminated fabric (Pertinax®)
  • Acrylic/PC sandwich panels
Elastomers and rubber
  • Natural rubber
  • NBR, EPDM
  • Silicone sheets
  • Cellular rubber, sponge rubber
Stainless steel honeycomb 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