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WATERJET CUTTING | ETCHING

The advantages of the waterjet process extend beyond its cost competitiveness with other cutting techniques. Waterjet allows for the fabrication of many materials for which there are no effective alternative methods. Waterjet also offers advantages for cutting complex shapes and intricate designs, not otherwise economically achievable. Waterjet can be used to cut an almost unlimited number of materials from solid metals to resilient granites.

Waterjet cutting is by a high velocity fluid jet. Operating pressures are up to 3200 Bar generated by an intensifier pump giving a velocity at the work piece greater than twice the speed of sound! The jet is created by a sapphire or diamond orifice, the size of which is dependant on the material being cut.

With this technology at its disposal Hardscape have the technical experience ensuring each bespoke design translates into a proven reality.