Armour Plate Waterjet Cutting Services

Our armour plate waterjet cutting service delivers precision, flexibility, and reliability for demanding applications across the UK. We specialise in the waterjet cutting of armoured steel, armoured aluminium, and titanium parts and assemblies. Using advanced abrasive waterjet technology, we cut armoured plate and high-strength materials without introducing heat-affected zones, preserving the structural integrity of each component. From defence and aerospace to offshore and heavy engineering, we provide accurate, tailored waterjet cutting solutions for complex, high-specification projects.

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ARMOUR PLATE WATER JET CUTTING SERVICE

Our Capabilities

Utilising specialist 3D and computerised motion control software, we produce intricate profiles and complex geometries with exceptional accuracy. Our armour plate waterjet cutting capability includes cutting materials up to 200mm thick on a 7.3 x 2.4m bed, or up to 300mm thick on a 4m x 3m bed, with precision matching machined tolerances of +/- 0.1mm. With three state-of-the-art waterjet cutting machines on site, we excel in processing armoured steel, armoured aluminium, titanium, high-strength steel, abrasion-resistant steel, armoured plate, and composite materials.

We support niche and high-performance sectors including aviation, aerospace, defence, offshore, and quarrying, while also serving automotive, architectural, construction, engineering, marine, and oil and gas industries. Our armour plate waterjet cutting service covers a wide range of materials up to 300mm thick, including aluminium, copper, brass, bronze, carbon steel, stainless steel, Hardox®, Armox®, Strenx®, Corten steel, iron, plastics, rubber, glass, composites, and more. A stacked cutting service is also available, allowing multiple sheets or components to be cut to size efficiently in a single operation.

ARMOUR PLATE WATER JET CUTTING SERVICE

Precision Waterjet Cutting for Advanced Armour Materials

Our waterjet cutting service supports a wide range of recognised armour and material brands, enabling us to deliver precision-cut components for demanding applications. We process hardened hot-rolled armour plate from leading producers such as ArcelorMittal, SSAB, Dillinger, and Industeel, alongside aluminium armour from Arconic, Novelis, and Constellium.

We are experienced in cutting established armour grades including Armox®, Ramor®, Mars®, Defender®, and MIL-A-SPEC 46100 and 12560, using advanced abrasive waterjet technology to maintain material integrity without heat distortion.

Material Range & Cutting Capacity

Armour Plate Range & Processing Capability

Our capabilities cover a broad range of armour plate specifications, with materials ranging from 300HB to 700HB and thicknesses from 2.5mm up to 80mm readily available for processing. From precision armour plate cutting to fully prepared components for downstream fabrication, our waterjet cutting service ensures accuracy, consistency, and reliability at every stage.

OUR CAPACITY

Our Water Jet Cutting Capacity:

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QTYMACHINEDIMENSIONSTHICKNESSES
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 and accreditation

Quality underpins every armour plate waterjet cutting project we deliver at WECJet. We are fully accredited to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistently high standards across all processes. Our operations also meet the requirements of EN1090 for CE and UKCA marking, EN 3834 for fusion welding, and EN 15085 for welding on rolling stock, making us a trusted supplier to safety critical industries. Full material traceability comes as standard, with test certificates available on request, giving customers complete confidence in our quality, compliance and supply chain.

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Materials

We utilise advanced abrasive waterjet cutting technology to accurately process all of the materials listed below, delivering excellent edge quality and consistent, high precision results.

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

We can cut a wide range of materials up to 300mm thick, including high strength steels, abrasion resistant steels, armoured plate, aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel, composites, plastics, glass, stone and more. Our stacked cutting service also allows multiple sheets or parts to be cut simultaneously with precision.

Our waterjet cutting machines achieve precision matching machined tolerances of +/- 0.1mm. Using specialist 3D and computerised motion control software, we can produce intricate shapes and complex profiles while maintaining excellent edge quality and structural integrity.

We serve a diverse range of sectors, including defence, aerospace, offshore, quarrying, automotive, architectural, construction, marine, and oil & gas. Our expertise in cutting high strength and specialised materials makes us a trusted partner for critical and high-specification projects.

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