Stone & Tile Applications

In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to think outside the box is key to maintaining a competitive edge. Compared to traditional cutting tools and CNC machines, easy-to-use Flow waterjets dramatically reduce work-in-process time for stone and tile fabricators.

The abrasive waterjet cuts any stone or tile, without a change in tooling. It can drill, or 'pierce', its own starter hole. It can pierce holes in most materials without any special consideration. For certain materials that are extremely brittle or delicate, Flow offers the patented 'Vacuum Assist' option. With this option, even the most delicate glass, stone or tile can be pierced. The abrasive waterjet does not impart any heat or surface stress onto the stone or tile. Therefore, the material retains original appearance and strength.

Compared to saws and CNCs, a Flow waterjet's thin cutting width (kerf) allows tight nesting of countertop parts in slabs. A waterjet increases material utilization, reduces costs and boosts profits. With a waterjet it's easy to cut both sink and faucet holes and complex corners on edges of slabs. Combined with a router or hand polisher for bull-nosing and other edge finishing, high speed production or intricate designs are possible. Whether you're cutting granite, marble, slate, limestone, soapstone, travertine, engineered stone or any other material for floors and counters; porcelain or ceramic tile for inlays or medallions; or glass and metal for artistic accents and signage, the abrasive waterjet's unique ability to cut very intricate designs at high speed without breakage frees your imagination and expands your business. See what our customers have to say about waterjets and what they think about their capabilities.

"This was the first time I'd been involved with a project that used waterjets, and they were unbelievable. The materials look like they were created to fit together naturally. The tightness and cohesiveness of the waterjet cuts were spectacular."
- Thomas FitzSimmons, Architect

"The level of precision and artistic input we are able to translate into finished designs is truly amazing."
- Bruce Kerekes, Upper Valley Carpet Center

"The waterjets give me the ability to be creative and achieve a variety of looks. I love the flexibility of the waterjets and will be bidding future jobs with the waterjets in mind."
- E. Joe McCarthy, Artist

"Abrasive waterjet is a tremendous tool for custom fabricating decorative stone and other fine elements. In conjunction with excellent CAD work, capable assembly and repolishing skill, the final products are truly exceptional."
- Marshall Luther, Intarsia

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