Architectural & Construction Materials

Architectural Glass, Metal and Stone Cutting

Modern day architecture relies on the cutting of various different materials, such as metal, stone, concrete marble and ceramics into an unlimited number of shapes, sizes and thicknesses. This has long since been a problem for manufacturers. There are many cutting options available, each with its own different advantages. Choosing the right one can be difficult due to the number of influencing factors:

Water Jet Cutting
Laser cutting
Circular Blade Cutting
Routers
plasma torch Cutting
Wire Cutting
Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM)

A Suitable Solution

When choosing an appropriate cutting technique to employ, a number of requirements should be considered:

How much capital to invest in machinery.
The cost of running and maintenance.
Training requirements for workers.
What materials will be cut predominantly and to what thickness.
The required cutting speed.
Is high accuracy and tolerances required.
Will secondary finishing practices be required.
Would an automated or manual process be preferred.
Will there be any environmental problems caused by waste and disposal.
How much space will the cutting equipment take up.

With all of the above considered, many manufacturers are discovering the advantages of waterjet cutting. With its unrivalled efficiency, versatility and low production costs, waterjet cutting eliminates most of the problems commonly associated with the cutting of hard materials.