Water Jet Cutting Services

Our WECJet division, trading as WEC WaterJet, delivers advanced water jet cutting for virtually any material up to 300mm thick, all without heat-affected zones. Founded in 2013 and based in a state-of-the-art facility in Blackburn, Lancashire, WEC WaterJet strengthens our profiling capabilities, giving customers greater flexibility in cutting methods and material choices.

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EXPERT WATER JET CUTTING SERVICE

Our Capabilities

Utilising specialist 3D and computerised motion control software, we can create intricate shapes and cut materials up to 200mm thick, with a bed size of 7.3 x 2.4m or 300mm thick with a bed size of 4m x 3m, and precision matching machined tolerances of +/- 0.1mm. With three state-of-the-art water jet cutting machines on-site, we excel in cutting high strength steel, abrasion resistant steel, armoured plate and composite materials, serving niche markets like Aviation, Offshore, Quarrying, Aerospace and Defence.

Our accreditation to the ISO9001:2015 Quality standard ensures top-notch quality, and we cater to diverse various other industries including automotive, Formula 1, architectural, construction, engineering, marine, and oil & gas.

We can cut a wide array of materials up to 300mm thick, including Aluminium, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Hardox®, Armox®, Strenx®, Corten streel, Iron, Acrylics, Plastics, Carpet, Cork, Foamex, Rubber, Glass, Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Wood, Leather, Silicone, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Slate, Ceramics, Composites, and more. We can also provide a stacked cutting service, enabling us to cut various sheets / parts to size in one go.

OUR CAPACITY

Our Water Jet Cutting Capacity:

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1Flow Mach 300 Waterjet Cutting MachineMax 7.3m x 2.4m200mm (any material) 300mm aluminium
1Flow Mach 500 Waterjet Cutting MachineMax 4m x 3m300mm (any material)
1Flow Mach 300 Waterjet Cutting MachineMax 4m x 2m200mm (any material) 300mm aluminium
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Quality is at the heart of all of our operations

At WECJet, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We’re fully accredited to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring our processes consistently meet the highest industry standards. Our operations also meet the requirements of EN1090 (CE/UKCA Marking), EN 3834 (fusion welding), and EN 15085 for welding on rolling stock, making us a trusted partner for projects in critical sectors. Full material traceability is standard, and we provide test certificates on request to give customers complete confidence in our service and supply chain.

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Materials

We use advanced Water Jet cutting technology to process all of the materials listed below with precision and edge quality.

Metals

We cut a wide range of metals with precision and no heat distortion, thanks to our advanced Waterjet technology.

  • Mild Steel
  • S725
  • S355
  • S355JR
  • S355J2
  • S355MC
  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • 316 Stainless Steel
  • Pickled & Oiled
  • Zintec
  • Inconel
  • Hastelloy
  • Armox®
  • Mars
  • Hardox®
  • Strenx®
Stone & Ceramics

We process stone and ceramics with exceptional accuracy, achieving clean edges without cracking or surface damage.

  • Granite
  • Marble
  • Slate
  • Porcelain
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Quartz
  • Limestone
Plastics & Synthetics

Our cutting technology ensures smooth, burr-free results across a variety of plastics and synthetic materials.

  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • PVC
  • Nylon
  • Rubber
  • Delrin
  • UHMW
  • Silicone
Composites

We handle composite materials with care and precision, maintaining structural integrity while delivering high-quality cuts.

  • Carbon Fibre
  • Fibre Glass
  • G10
  • Phenolic
Wood & Other Material

From hardwoods to softer materials, we cut a broad range of substrates with accuracy and minimal surface marking.

  • Plywood
  • MDF
  • Hardwood
  • Foam/Foamex
  • Leather
  • Glass
  • Carpet
  • Cork

Frequently Asked Questions

Waterjet cutting is a precise cutting method that uses high-pressure water mixed with abrasive materials to cut through a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and more. At WEC Group, we provide this service in-house—our skilled team operates the machinery to deliver high-precision cuts tailored to your specifications. Waterjet cutting is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, architecture, and art due to its ability to produce intricate shapes with minimal material waste and no heat-affected zones, preserving the integrity of the material.

We can cut virtually any material up to 300mm thick using our advanced waterjet cutting technology. Our waterjet cutting capabilities cover sizes up to 7.3m x 2.4m x 200mm or 4m x 3m x 300mm. Additionally, we offer plasma cutting for components up to 10m x 3m x 50mm. With recent investments, our cutting capacity has expanded to handle larger components up to 3m wide and 300mm thick, ensuring precision and versatility across a wide range of materials and project sizes.

Yes, WecJet provide waterjet services across the globe. We have been trusted for over 45+ years in delivering precision and quality on every water jet cutting project.