Waterjet Cutting and Laser Cutting are two highly accurate and reliable manufacturing technologies widely utilized within the high-reliability markets of Aerospace, Mil/Defense, Automotive, Food Manufacturing, Energy, Electronics Manufacturing, and Medical Devices.   While there is a lot of overlap between these two technologies (as compared to traditional sheet metal fabrication methods), one technology might have preference/benefits over the other depending on the product design, materials, and performance criteria required.    Our SME's are happy to work with your design and manufacturing engineers to help determine which method is best for any particular project.

WATERJET CUTTING

• No heat affected zone
• Waterjet cut most materials up to 4.00" thick
• Maximum sheet size 48" x 96"
• Minimum to no Burr
• High precision achievable
• Efficient use of material

LASER CUTTING

• Highly accurate cuts
• Superb edge quality
• Most materials up to 1/2" thick
• Metal cutting up to 1/4" thick
• Steel cutting up to 1" thick
• Maximum sheet size 60" x 120"
• Parts are nested closer (more parts per sheet)
• Faster than Waterjet cutting
• Lower parts cost

SECONDARY OPERATIONS

• Press brake metals up to 1/4" thick
• Tapping / Hardware Insertion
• Countersinks / Counterbores
• Deburring / Tumbling
  
• Spot Welding

MATERIALS WE CAN CUT
All types of metals
All types of plastics
Ceramics
G10, Carbon Fiber, Kevlar
​Foam, Rubber, Gasket Materials

HOPEWELL Companies is partnered with local suppliers who maintain an inventory of common materials (aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel sheets and plates), allowing them to produce parts in DAYS (not weeks).  In fact, over 50% of work ships in under 7 business days!

​We would love to speak with you to better understand your objectives and requirements.  Please submit an RFQ, send an email, or call 617 970-5957 for a free consultation to discuss the best manufacturing technology for your next project.