Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet 2-D Cutting

Located near the vibrant city of Chicago, AET is home to an advanced Abrasive Water-Jet Cutting System. This technology uses ultra-high water pressure and abrasive materials to cut a wide array of both metallic and non-metallic materials. With dual nozzles, we can double our efficiency, cutting two parts at once.

As your go-to Water Jet Chicago resource, AET excels in crafting diverse products—from top plates and cryostat systems to precise small parts like spacers and gaskets. We’re even equipped to create specialized items, such as mounting plates for instrument panels and pressure vessel top plates.

Why choose AET as your Water Jet Chicago solution? With over 70 years of experience and full certification, we are a trusted name in the industry. Our shop houses the latest water jet cutting technology, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom parts in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Contact us to see how we can make your designs a reality with our water jet cutting services. Make AET your preferred Water Jet Chicago provider.

Advantages of Water-Jet Cutting:

• Quality Edges: Water-jet cutting produces clean and smooth edges, minimizing the need for additional finishing processes.
• No Heat-Affected Zone: Since water-jet cutting is a cold cutting process, there is no heat-induced alteration to the material, preserving its original properties and integrity.
• Low Material Loss: The small kerf (cut width) of the water-jet ensures efficient use of materials and minimal waste.
• Omnidirectional Cutting: Water-jet cutting machines can create both straight and intricate contour cuts, offering extreme versatility in part design.
• No Mechanical or Thermal Stress: The process imposes no mechanical deformations or thermal stresses on the material, ensuring that the parts remain structurally sound and unchanged.
• Efficient Material Utilization: Random part nesting capabilities of water-jet cutting systems reduce material costs and waste by maximizing the use of available material sheets.
• Precision Cut Finish and Accuracy: Water-jet cutting offers high precision and tight tolerances, resulting in parts that meet exact specifications.
• No Expensive Tooling Required: The process doesn’t require costly custom tools or dies, making it economical for low and high-volume production runs alike.
• Quick Turnaround Time: With minimal setup and rapid cutting capabilities, water-jet cutting is ideal for projects with tight deadlines.
• Minimal Set-Up Time: Preparing the machine for a new job is quick and straightforward, further speeding up production timelines.
• Environmentally Friendly: Water-jet cutting is a green technology; it doesn’t create harmful byproducts or require harmful coolants or oils.
• Wide Range of Materials: Water-jet cutting can be used on a diverse array of materials, from metals and plastics to glass and stone, making it incredibly versatile.
• Safety: The cold cutting process of water-jets reduces risks associated with heat and sparks, making it a safer alternative to some other cutting methods.
• Cost-Effective for Prototyping: Given the lack of required tooling and the machine’s precise cutting, it is a cost-effective choice for creating prototypes.
• Ability to Cut Heat-Sensitive Materials: The cold nature of water-jet cutting makes it perfect for materials that can be altered or damaged by heat-based cutting methods.