WaterJet Cutting
Waterjet cutting is a trade service, not a retail one, and it earns its place in jewellery manufacturing by cutting accurate profiles from metal sheet. Workshops and designers in Hatton Garden use it for components, mount blanks, templates and prototypes, turning a flat sheet of gold, silver or platinum into precise parts that get finished later at the bench.
How jewellers use waterjet cutting in EC1N
Most providers work from CAD or vector files and deliver abrasive waterjet cutting for intricate outlines, with clean edges and very little of the heat distortion you get from thermal methods. Typical jobs are pattern pieces for bespoke commissions, test parts for a new collection, and small-batch elements that will go on to be drilled, soldered, set, engraved or polished.
Results depend on material thickness, the tolerances you need, and the finish you are after, so a good supplier will confirm the specification and advise on the allowances to leave for later finishing. The specialists listed here let you compare capability, lead times and file requirements. If you need the digital files prepared first, the CAD design studios nearby can produce them. This category is aimed at jewellers seeking trade suppliers, not retail buyers. Browse the listings below to find a cutter for your job.
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