Water cutting

Alpi Guarnizioni water cutting is an advanced metalworking technology that uses a high-pressure water jet, with or without abrasive, to achieve extremely precise cuts without altering the characteristics of the material.

In the metalworking sector, this technique is particularly appreciated because it allows complex shapes to be created without heat input, avoiding deformation, internal stresses or structural changes to the material.

Thanks to its high versatility, waterjet cutting is an effective solution for prototypes, one-off pieces and customised industrial production, guaranteeing consistent quality and maximum reliability.

Advantages of water jet cutting of metals

Waterjet cutting of metals offers numerous advantages over traditional cutting technologies, especially when precision and material integrity are required.

The main benefits include:

• No heat-affected zone (HAZ)
• No material deformation, even on thick materials
• High cutting precision, ideal for complex geometries
• Excellent edge quality, often without the need for further processing
• High versatility, on different thicknesses and metal alloys

These characteristics make Alpi Guarnizioni waterjet cutting the ideal choice for applications requiring tight tolerances and the preservation of the material’s mechanical properties.

Materials that can be processed with waterjet cutting

Waterjet cutting allows a wide range of metals and alloys to be processed, regardless of their hardness or mechanical strength.

The main materials that can be processed include

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminium and light alloys
• Copper and brass
• Titanium
• High-strength special alloys
• Glass

The ability to cut different materials without changing technology makes waterjet cutting an extremely flexible solution for numerous industrial sectors.

How the waterjet cutting process works

The waterjet cutting process involves a jet of water pressurised to extremely high values, conveyed through a precision nozzle.

In metal cutting:

• the water is mixed with a specific abrasive
• the high-energy jet erodes the material in a controlled manner
• the movement is controlled by CNC systems, which guarantee precision and repeatability

The entire process is cold, preserving the mechanical properties of the metal and ensuring consistent results even on thick materials.

Industrial applications of water cutting

Alpi Guarnizioni waterjet cutting is used in numerous industrial sectors thanks to its precision, reliability and versatility.

It is used in particular for:

• Components for the metalworking industry
• Energy and plant engineering sector
• Oil & Gas and process plants
• Precision metalwork
• Production of flanges, plates and shaped metal parts

Waterjet technology allows us to respond effectively to both individual jobs and small and medium-sized production runs, while maintaining high quality standards.

Customised metal waterjet cutting services

Alpi Guarnizioni offers customised metal waterjet cutting services, designed to meet precise technical specifications and complex design requirements.

Our services include:

• Cutting to customer specifications
• Management of complex geometries
• Processing of different thicknesses and materials
• Technical support during the design phase

Customised processing allows you to optimise time, costs and the quality of the finished product, integrating perfectly into the customer’s production processes.

Trust our waterjet cutting for perfect results

Choosing Alpi Guarnizioni waterjet cutting means relying on precise, reliable and versatile technology, ideal for metal processing without compromising on quality.

Contact us for technical advice or to request a personalised quote: our team is on hand to help you find the cutting solution that best suits your production needs.