Precise 2D and 3D waterjet cutting of metal, plastics and composite materials – cold, tool-free, in certified quality.
WASTEC Wasserstrahlschneidtechnik GmbH
ZaisenhausenNew on Amplifa
About WASTEC
WASTEC Wasserstrahlschneidtechnik GmbH, based in Zaisenhausen (Baden-Württemberg), has been manufacturing parts using 2D and 3D waterjet cutting since 1991, both pure waterjet and abrasive cutting at pressures of up to approx. 4,100 bar. On 2,000 m² of production space, ten waterjet cutting systems are available, including a CNC 3D abrasive system with a 4.0 m × 2.0 m working area and bevel/3D cuts up to 57° as well as a 5-axis system. Virtually all materials are cut – steel, stainless steel (0.10–100 mm), titanium, aluminium composite panels, CFRP, GRP, plastic, glass, stone and special materials – cold and without heat influence with tolerances down to approx. ±0.1 mm. Originating from tool and jig making (1983), in-house mechanical machining enables cutting fixtures to be produced independently and complete manufacturing from a single source. The service portfolio includes prototypes, individual parts, series and contract manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, energy, medical technology and the packaging industry. The company has been certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 since 2003.
- Site
- Zaisenhausen
- Processes
- 2D/3D pure waterjet cutting, 2D/3D abrasive waterjet cutting (up to approx. 4,100 bar), Abrasive waterjet cutting of stainless steel, Waterjet cutting of composite materials (contract/complete manufacturing), In-house mechanical machining (complete/contract manufacturing), Manufacture of cutting fixtures (tool and jig making), Cut quality levels Q1–Q5 (severance cut to fine cut), 2D and 3D waterjet cutting (pure waterjet and abrasive cutting)
- Materials
- Steel, Titanium, Stainless steel, Aluminium composite panel Dibond®, Glass fibre-reinforced aluminium, Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP/Carbon), Glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GRP), Plastic
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1991
- Employees
- 15
- Industries
- Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanical engineering, Energy sector, Electrical energy, Medical technology
- 01
Cuttability check
- 02
Part nesting
- 03
2D/3D waterjet cutting (pure waterjet/abrasive)
- 04
In-house mechanical machining
- 05
Inspection
- 06
Delivery
Locations
Zaisenhausen
DEProduction and administration (Gewerbestraße 13)
- Part weight / size
- Sheet formats up to 4.0 m × 2.0 m
- Lot size
- Single part to series
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminium, plastic, composite materials, glass, stone
- 10 waterjet cutting systems (2D/3D, pure waterjet and abrasive)
- CNC 3D abrasive waterjet cutting system (4.0 m × 2.0 m, bevel/3D cuts up to 57°)
- 5-axis cutting system for 3D cut parts
- 2D pure waterjet cutting machine
- Mechanical machining centres
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D/3D pure waterjet cuttingMachining | ±0.1 mm | 4.0 m × 2.0 m | – | Single part – Series | Plastic, Foams, Rubber, Textiles, Aluminium-wood composite, CFRP, GRP, Fibre composite, Wood composite, Dibond®, Plywood, WPC, Resin-bonded wood, Linoleum |
| 2D/3D abrasive waterjet cutting (up to approx. 4,100 bar)Machining | ±0.1 mm | 4.0 m × 2.0 m | – | Single part – Series | Steel, Stainless steel, Titanium, Granite, Stone, Metal, Plastic, Carbon, Glass, Special ceramics, Magnets, GRP, CFRP, Aluminium composite panel Dibond®, Sandwich panels with honeycomb core |
| Abrasive waterjet cutting of stainless steelMachining | up to approx. ±0.1 mm | – | – | Single parts to series | Stainless steel (material thickness 0.10 – 100 mm) |
| Waterjet cutting of composite materials (contract/complete manufacturing)Machining | ±0.1 mm | – | – | – | CFRP/Carbon, GRP, Fibre-reinforced plastic, Linoleum, Dibond®, Glass fibre-reinforced aluminium, Sandwich panels with honeycomb core, WPC, Resin-bonded wood, Plywood, Aluminium-wood composite, Hard paper grid |
| In-house mechanical machining (complete/contract manufacturing)Machining | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Manufacture of cutting fixtures (tool and jig making)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Cut quality levels Q1–Q5 (severance cut to fine cut)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterjet cutting systems (2D/3D, pure waterjet and abrasive cutting) | – | 10 | Production area 2,000 m² | – | Zaisenhausen |
| 2D pure waterjet cutting machine | – | 1 | – | – | Zaisenhausen |
| CNC 3D abrasive waterjet cutting system (with angular error compensation, bevel/3D cuts up to 57°) | – | 1 | 4.0 m × 2.0 m | – | Zaisenhausen |
| 5-axis cutting system (3D cut parts) | – | 1 | – | ab ca. 200 | Zaisenhausen |
| Mechanical machining centres | – | – | – | – | Zaisenhausen |
Additional services
Quality
The quality management system has been certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 since 2003. Parts are manufactured and inspected according to defined cut quality levels Q1–Q5 (severance cut to fine cut).
| Evidence | Zaisenhausen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1983
Udo Dauth founds the tool and jig making business in Zaisenhausen
- 1991
Founding of WASTEC Wasserstrahlschneidtechnik
- 1997
Move into new production and business premises in the Zaisenhausen industrial estate
- 2002
Construction of a second production hall, capacity expansion to five cutting systems
- 2003
Certification of quality management to DIN EN ISO 9001
- 2021
30th anniversary
Acquisition of a 5-axis cutting system for 3D cut parts
Expansion with a CNC 3D abrasive waterjet cutting system (working area 4.0 m × 2.0 m, bevel/3D cuts up to 57°)
Further expansion with a 2D pure waterjet cutting machine, 10 systems in total