WATERJET CUTTING
Precision waterjet cutting, no matter how complex
Waterjet Cutting
At Armadillo Engineering, our waterjet cutting capability provides precise, reliable, and repeatable cutting across a wide range of materials.
Using high-pressure water mixed with abrasive media, we deliver exceptional accuracy, clean edges, and consistent results, with no heat distortion, no hardening, and no damage to your material integrity.
You’ll benefit from:
Advanced capability – accurate multi-material cutting, profiling, shaping, and production-ready components
Thick material capability – trusted thick material cutting up to 8 inches (200mm)
Expert teams – trained operators, engineers, and CAD specialists working side by side
Clean, precise results – perfectly suited for intricate profiles, prototypes, and finished components
Specialist Services
Our waterjet cutting capabilities include:
Multi-material cutting for metals, composites, plastics, rubber, foams, and laminates
Thick material cutting up to 8 inches (200mm) without loss of quality
Cutting of intricate profiles and fine-detail geometries
2D and shaped profiling directly from your CAD files
Precision edge quality suitable for assembly-ready components
Prototype, batch, and production runs
Deburring, finishing, and marking options available
Materials we commonly cut:
- Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, copper, brass
Plastics, composites, carbon fibre, laminates
Rubber, foam, gaskets, seal materials
Our waterjet cutting system is ideal for parts that require tight tolerances, clean edges, and a distortion-free finish.
Design and Engineering Support
We offer full design and engineering support for waterjet projects:
CAD-to-cut workflow using SolidWorks and technical drawings
Assistance optimising shapes for intricate profiles
Material advice for performance, strength, and manufacturability
Engineering consultation for complex or high-tolerance components
This ensures your parts are designed efficiently, cut accurately, and delivered exactly as required.
Specialist Services
Our waterjet cutting capabilities include:
Multi-material cutting for metals, composites, plastics, rubber, foams, and laminates
Thick material cutting up to 8 inches (200mm) without loss of quality
Cutting of intricate profiles and fine-detail geometries
2D and shaped profiling directly from your CAD files
Precision edge quality suitable for assembly-ready components
Prototype, batch, and production runs
Deburring, finishing, and marking options available
Materials we commonly cut:
- Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, copper, brass
Plastics, composites, carbon fibre, laminates
Rubber, foam, gaskets, seal materials
Our waterjet cutting system is ideal for parts that require tight tolerances, clean edges, and a distortion-free finish.
Design and Engineering Support
We offer full design and engineering support for waterjet projects:
CAD-to-cut workflow using SolidWorks and technical drawings
Assistance optimising shapes for intricate profiles
Material advice for performance, strength, and manufacturability
Engineering consultation for complex or high-tolerance components
This ensures your parts are designed efficiently, cut accurately, and delivered exactly as required.
Process / How It Works
We take pride in delivering a smooth, transparent, and quality-driven workflow. Here’s how we work:
Step 1 – Consultation & Design Review
We review your drawings, tolerances, and material requirements, identifying opportunities to optimise for waterjet cutting.
Step 2 – CAD Preparation & Setup
Your components are ready for cutting with a clean CAD-to-cut workflow optimised for accuracy and intricate profiles.
Step 3 – Waterjet Cutting & Profiling
Your parts are cut using high-pressure jet technology — delivering clean, accurate results with no heat distortion and consistent edge quality.
Step 4 – Inspection, Finishing & Quality Control
Parts undergo inspection, optional finishing, and marking where required.
Step 5 – Delivery & Ongoing Support
Your parts are delivered ready for fabrication, machining, or final assembly, with ongoing technical support available.
Benefits & Results / Why Armadillo works better
Working with Armadillo Engineering gives you:
- Cleaner results – cutting with no heat distortion
- Greater flexibility – true multi-material cutting across metals, composites, plastics, and more
- Higher accuracy – perfect for intricate profiles and complex geometries
- Superior capability – reliable thick material cutting up to 8 inches
- Shorter turnarounds – all cutting, machining, and fabrication completed in-house
- End-to-end support – from CAD development to full assemblies
Process / How It Works
We take pride in delivering a smooth, transparent, and quality-driven workflow. Here’s how we work:
Step 1 – Consultation & Design Review
We review your drawings, tolerances, and material requirements, identifying opportunities to optimise for waterjet cutting.
Step 2 – CAD Preparation & Setup
Your components are ready for cutting with a clean CAD-to-cut workflow optimised for accuracy and intricate profiles.
Step 3 – Waterjet Cutting & Profiling
Your parts are cut using high-pressure jet technology — delivering clean, accurate results with no heat distortion and consistent edge quality.
Step 4 – Inspection, Finishing & Quality Control
Parts undergo inspection, optional finishing, and marking where required.
Step 5 – Delivery & Ongoing Support
Your parts are delivered ready for fabrication, machining, or final assembly, with ongoing technical support available.
Benefits & Results / Why Armadillo works better
Working with Armadillo Engineering gives you:
- Cleaner results – cutting with no heat distortion
- Greater flexibility – true multi-material cutting across metals, composites, plastics, and more
- Higher accuracy – perfect for intricate profiles and complex geometries
- Superior capability – reliable thick material cutting up to 8 inches
- Shorter turnarounds – all cutting, machining, and fabrication completed in-house
- End-to-end support – from CAD development to full assemblies
Frequently Asked / Questions
Q: What materials can you cut with waterjet technology?
A: Our waterjet cutting process supports multi-material cutting, including metals, composites, plastics, rubber, foams, and laminates - all with no heat distortion.
Q: Can you handle thick materials?
A: Yes - we specialise in thick material cutting up to 8 inches (200mm).
Q: How accurate is your waterjet process for detailed components?
A: Extremely accurate. It is ideal for intricate profiles, tight radii, and fine-detail shapes.
Q: Do you offer finishing and machining alongside waterjet cutting?
A: Yes - we provide integrated fabrication, machining, and inspection to support complete project workflows.
Ready to bring your next precision project to life?
Whether you need a prototype, complex assembly, or full production run, Armadillo Engineering delivers the precision, speed, and quality your project demands.
