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Waterjet Stone, Marble & Tile Cutting

The rapid growth in the stone and tile industry can be attributed in part to the rapid advancement in KMT waterjet cutting technology.  This technology has made stone, tile, and marble cutting easier without restrictions.

By closely nesting raw materials and a reduced small kerf width to cut the materials, the stone and tile industry is able to maximize performance by cutting any shape or size and create a better yield.

Waterjets are perfect for creating corporate logos in decorative designs on walls or inlaid into floors, countertop parts, faucet and sink holes as well as a smoother radius off sharp edges of slabs cut with saws.

Most of the interior designers specify the use of water jet cutting because to the intricate patterns and inlays in the hotels on the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In fact, KMT Waterjet Systems is the leading global manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems to the stone and tile industry. KMT manufacture’s Ultra High Pressure pumps and components for water jet systems. KMT’s product offerings include: UHP Pumps, Streamline PRO 90,000psi Pump, Waterjet cutting nozzles, Focusing Tubes, Pneumatic Cutting Valves, Intensifier and High pressure parts, Abrasive Cutting Systems, Waterjet Spare Parts, High pressure Valves, Fittings and Tubing Products, Diamond Orifices, Sapphire Orifices, Ruby Orifices, and Robotic applications.

Impeccable Quality!   

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is world famous for its beautiful stone, granite and tile architecture.  Along with most every other Vegas hotel & casino, they have Billy Patton of Patton & Patton to thank.  Patton & Patton has created memorable works-of-art out of stone for the Paris, Wynn, Venetian, Ballys, Flamingo, Harrahs, Mirage, MGM and many more!  Whether its a custom designed granite roulette table, tiled lobby, exclusive shop sign, pool or spa, you can bet the Pattons and KMT had a part in the stone cutting.

See LINKS/DOWNLOADS in right column for video of Billy Patton explaining how waterjet expedites cutting stone and reduces scrap  ->

Insane Efficiency!

Mark Lauzon of Stone Works of Oregon uses a combination saw and KMT waterjet cutter to rapidly produce custom cut bathroom vanities, kitchen sink counters and much more with minimal scrap.  Hand finishing is eliminated and perfect parts can be created when using a sawjet combination cutter.  As Mark puts it, the combination of saving time with less material scrap makes for insane efficiency!  Mark runs a stone cutting information website, www.stoneadvice.com where you can find out more about waterjet cutting technology for granite cutting in the stone industry.

See video of the sawjet cutter at Stone Works of Oregon under LINKS/DOWNLOADS column at right ->

KMT Waterjet Stone and Tile Features and Benefits

• For impeccable quality and true elegance and beauty, waterjet cutting provides the perfect stone and tile cut and finish.
• Ability to cut the most intricate stone, tile and marble designs.
• With speeds up to Mach 4 or 90,000psi water pressure capability for the fastest cutting process in the waterjet industry using the Next Generation in stone and tile fabrication, KMT Streamline Pro.
• Ideal for cutting up to 12” of materials depending on density of product.
• The LARGEST International network of motion control waterjet table system OEM integrators, including X-Y, X-Y-Z, or up to 6 Axis, offering you flexibility of choices including Saw and Waterjet combination systems. You decide what you need.
• The Best Waterjet Products at the Lowest Prices in the Waterjet industry.
• Eliminates most secondary finishing… no rough edges
• NO Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) which is ideal for glass, stone, tile, marble and more.
• Eliminates the risk of discoloring or deformation.
• Safe for the Environment; no toxic fumes or dust and garnet is disposable.
• Omni-directional cutting. Minimal tolerances. No wasteful raw materials.
• Cutting heads do not have to be changed out during manufacturing avoiding aggravating delays.
• Thick or Thin, Waterjet cutting is the most flexible process in manufacturing.
• Minimal set up for automated cutting process.
• Higher reliability of with quick seal change.
• Cuts without melting.
• Can pierce material directly without the need for a pre-drilled starter hole.
• KMT pumps and cutting heads are made in the USA.
• Experience. KMT Waterjet Systems has been in operation in Baxter Springs, KS manufacturing UHP pumps since 1971.
• Incredible 24/7 Technical Customer Service.
• ISO 9001 Certified
• No Delamination
• Complex Shapes
• Precision Cutting
• Small cutting kerf
• No tool sharpening
• Capable of cutting 90 degree angles and corners.
• High or low surface pressure flexibility for sensitive or thick materials
• Tolerances (at ±0.003")
• Longest Intensifier stroke motion reducing repetitive movement up to 50% less than the competition. Longer life Intensifiers.

KMT Waterjet Detailed Information

KMT Waterjet System UHP pumps and cutting heads are preferred by more global manufacturers in the fabrication industry. The advantage’s are many including the Exclusive Hard Seal End Cap use fewer parts. With fewer parts, you can be assured of longer life of consumable parts which means less downtime and quicker rebuilds.

The Streamline Pumps (SLV) has “Smart” Control features including simple troubleshooting diagnostics, alarm history and optional digital pressure display. Multiple language displays available.

KMT Waterjet offers the most pump options to choose from ranging from 15HP for simple cutting projects to 200HP for multiple cutting heads and from 20,000psi to the Industry first Streamline Pro 90,000psi open nozzle cutting using 60hp and 125hp for multiple cutting head capabilities.

Using the KMT Waterjet Autoline II or IDE cutting head offers the advantage of piercing even the most brittle or delicate stone, marble or tile without the effect of heat or surface stress to the materials.

Stone, Granite, and Tile Everyday Uses

Ideal for Job Shop owners, Stone and Tile designers, and for nontraditional “zero gap” cutting circular, square, oval, tile rugs, stone rugs, borders, murals, entry ways, kitchens, bathrooms, octagon patterns, medallion designs, border and accent tiles, polished, unpolished and textured porcelain.

KMT Waterjet UHP Pumps and cutting heads are ideal for manufacturing parts made of and for:
 

      For more information on waterjet cutting in the stone industry, visit www.stoneadvice.com

About KMT Waterjet Systems:

KMT Waterjet Systems are used in a wide variety of industries including automotive, military, aerospace, tile, stone, food, textiles, rubber, foam, glass and much more. Call 800-826-9274, Contact Us or e-mail sales@kmtwaterjet.com for information on how water jet cutting can improve your cutting application.