What we can do
Precision, excellence and craftsmanship
Southampton WaterJet specialises in the water jet cutting of aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, special metals such as titanium, hardox and tantalum, plastics, rubber, wood and many other materials.
SWJ provides cutting services for many industrial sectors, including precision engineering, aerospace, marine and automotive, as well as architectural sectors, including sign makers, public art, architectural metal work and sculpture. Water jet cutting technology is the real alternative to laser cutting, plasma cutting, milling and conventional machining.
Facts
SWJ uses cutting edge technology supported by a CAD/CAM computer system. This enables customers to have profiles cut for artwork and non-dimensional shapes. Alternatively they can supply files for input using a compatible format, allowing SWJ to cut the most complex profiles for engineering and architectural uses.
The company offers water-only cutting and abrasive water jet cutting. Each application has superb characteristics and advantages. Experts use a large machine with twin-head technology and can consult clients on the correct method to suit their needs, from one-off prototypes to large scale, high volume, productions. The company is flexible and able to extend working hours to meet urgent demands.
Water jet cutting technology is the fastest growing major machine tool process in the world. The flexible process either replaces or compliments other technologies such as milling, laser, EDM, plasma and routers.
No noxious gases or liquids are used in water jet cutting, and water jets do not create hazardous materials or vapours. No heat-affected zones or mechanical stresses are left on a water jet cut surface. It is a very versatile and productive cold cutting process.
Water jet cutting can be used on a vast array of materials in a variety of ways not typically seen in the industry. At SWJ, staff are highly experienced at using water jets as an artistic tool for many architectural applications.
Artistic lines and intricate designs can easily be cut into hard materials such as marble, tile, stainless steel, and glass in thicknesses that cannot be cut any other way.
