The Waterjet Advantage

Precision waterjet cutting

Our sophisticated waterjet cutting technology offers significant competitive advantages. The chart below demonstrates the advantages of water jet vs. laser cutting, EDM, and other “traditional” cutting methods. Water jet cutting cost, speed, and precision makes it the ideal solution to your next cutting job.

Requirements	Waterjet	EDM	Laser	Plasma	Machine Tools
Cost and time efficient	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
High tolerance, precise cutting	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
No burned edges, no HAZ	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Multi-head cutting	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Material is over .750 inch think	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
No distortion or discoloration	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Not conductive parts	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Nesting yield	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Shiny, mirror finish	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Brittle, soft or hard material	Yes	No	No	No	No
Stainless steel, copper, brass or exotic material	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Suitable for additional machining	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No toxic fumes, deposits, or carbon buildup	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Environmentally friendly	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No

Find out why West Coast Waterjet’s company slogan is “Quality Parts, First Time!” Request a quote for waterjet cutting services for your unique application, or contact us to learn more.