Because we specialize in industries that require parts made from very expensive alloys; in the effort to constantly reduce costs, we utilize newer technologies such as abrasive waterjet machining in order to minimize both raw material costs and subsequent machining.
 
Using an abrasive waterjet is often times a more cost effective alternative to the ‘conventional’ cutting processes that form and shape barstock, forgings and castings.

Waterjets operate using extremely high-pressure pumps and  can cut literally any material - from glass, marble and stone to metal and plastics – completely burr-free and without introducing any thermal distortion or heat-affected zones, making them a preferable option when working with materials that are sensitive to heat or stress.
 
Slabe Machine’s OMAX machines utilize the latest 3D Tilt-A-Jet features that enable us to cut complex geometries from plate stock or fixtured workpieces without any of the taper characteristic of ‘traditional’ waterjets.