Waterjet cutting services in Ontario
Cold-cut thick plate with clean edges and no heat distortion. Ideal for thick aluminum, steel plate and heat-sensitive parts.
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A thin stream of very high-pressure water mixed with fine abrasive cuts through metal without heat.
Thick plate, aluminum, and parts that must not warp or harden at the edge.
A DXF or DWG drawing, or a sketch with measurements.
When to choose waterjet over laser
Waterjet cuts with high-pressure water and abrasive, so the metal never heats up. That means no hardened edges, no warping and no discolouration. Choose waterjet when your plate is thicker than laser handles well, when the part will be welded or machined after cutting, or when the material is heat sensitive.
Materials and thickness
| Material | Up to |
|---|---|
| Mild steel | [X]" |
| Stainless steel | [X]" |
| Aluminum | [X]" |
| Brass and copper | [X]" |
Table size: [XX]" × [XX]". Typical tolerance: ±[X.XXX]".
Common jobs
Base plates, thick flanges, tooling and fixture plates, aluminum blocks, armour and wear plate, and parts that go to a machine shop afterwards.
Not sure which process fits? Upload your file and the quote shows both options where they apply.
How it works
How waterjet cutting works
- Water and garnet
Water at very high pressure carries fine garnet sand through a small nozzle.
- Cold cutting
No heat means no warping and no hardened edges, so parts are easy to drill and tap.
- Thick material
Waterjet cuts plate far thicker than a laser, up to [X]" thick.
- Any material
Steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, plus rubber, plastics and stone on request.
Quick comparison
Waterjet vs laser at a glance
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| If you need | Choose |
|---|---|
| Thin sheet, fast and low cost | Laser |
| Plate over [X]" thick | Waterjet |
| No heat marks or hardening | Waterjet |
| Very fine detail in thin metal | Laser |
| Non-metals like rubber or plastic | Waterjet |
Quick answers
Is waterjet more expensive than laser?
On thin sheet, usually yes, because waterjet cuts slower. On thick plate the gap narrows and waterjet is often the better choice.
Does waterjet leave a rough edge?
Edges are smooth with a fine sandblasted texture. There is no slag or heat scale.
Can I order one waterjet part?
Yes. No minimum order.
Rather talk it through?
Tell Alice what you're building in your own words, typed or spoken. She prices simple parts on the spot and passes anything custom to a person, who replies within one business day.
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Describe a part, upload a drawing, or send us a sketch. No minimum order.