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If you’re planning a fabrication project, one of the most common questions is:
Should I choose waterjet cutting or laser cutting?
Both are highly accurate cutting methods, but each has its own strengths. The right choice depends on the material, thickness and finish required for your project.
At Southern Stainless, we offer both waterjet cutting and laser cutting from our Ormeau facility on the Gold Coast, allowing us to recommend the most efficient and cost-effective solution for every job.
Abrasive waterjet cutting uses ultra-high-pressure water mixed with garnet abrasive to create a powerful cutting stream. Rather than melting the material, it erodes it, producing precise cuts without introducing heat.
Because there is no heat-affected zone, waterjet cutting is ideal for materials that need to maintain their original properties and finish.
Laser cutting uses a concentrated fibre laser beam to melt and remove material with exceptional precision. It is known for its speed, repeatability and clean edge quality, particularly on sheet metal.
Laser cutting is often the preferred choice for production work requiring fast turnaround and high accuracy.
Waterjet cutting excels when projects involve:
Because waterjet cutting generates no heat, there is no risk of distortion, hardening or heat marks on the cut edge.
Laser cutting is often the best option when you need:
Modern fibre laser technology is highly efficient and delivers outstanding results for many fabrication applications.
There is no single “best” cutting method—only the best method for your specific application.
As a general guide:
Choose waterjet cutting if you need:
Choose laser cutting if you need:
One of the advantages of working with Southern Stainless is that you’re not limited to a single cutting process.
From our Ormeau, Gold Coast manufacturing facility, we offer both abrasive waterjet cutting and fibre laser cutting, allowing our experienced team to recommend the most suitable solution based on your material, design and production requirements.
Whether you’re manufacturing one custom component or a large production run, we’ll help you achieve the best result using the right technology.
If you’re looking for waterjet cutting or laser cutting on the Gold Coast, contact Southern Stainless to discuss your project. Our team can help determine the most efficient, accurate and cost-effective cutting solution for your application.
