Glass Cutting & Waterjet Cutting

When you need reliable waterjet cutting solutions, Swift Glass has you covered.

With over two decades of expertise in quality waterjet cutting, we are one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of fabricated glass parts. Our experienced team works diligently with the latest machinery and cutting technology.  We are equipped to handle the most intricate tasks.

waterjet_closeup_largeVersatility

No matter what the shape, size or material, if you can imagine it, we can do it.  Our use of 2-axis and 3-axis CNC equipment provides us the opportunity to deliver high-precision finished products at lightening fast turnaround times.  We specialize in waterjet cutting for a variety of materials, including quartz, optical glass, fused silica, Borofloat®, Pyrex®, and many others.

We also offer width options up to 9 inches thick.  Our custom jet stream capabilities create the highest accuracy for the smallest details.

 

Additional Specifications for Machinery:

  • Omni-directional jet stream can cut virtually any shape, down to 0.1mm in thickness
  • Material cutting options for etched, taped, and coated surfaces
  • +/- .01 inch precision tolerance
  • CAD compatible software integrates drawings seamlessly and efficiently
  • High pressure produces pinpoint accuracy that makes cutting holes and notches easy, thus eliminating the risk of damage and distortion
  • Maximum versatility for a wide-range of industries

Applications and Industries

From prototype to production, Swift Glass will work side-by-side with you every step of the way. Some of the industries that we serve are automotive, energy, architecture, lighting, medical, aviation, marine, and many more.

Whether you are a developer, project manager or engineer, you can count on us to go the extra mile for your fabrication project.

Available applications include, but are not limited to:

  • Ornamental Components
  • Solar Panels
  • Gauges
  • Wafers
  • Wood Burning Stoves
  • High pressure explosion-proof glass

Experience You Can Trust

Whether you have low-volume or high-volume specifications, Swift Glass has production capabilities to meet your unique needs. We can produce as little as 1 unit, up to 100,000+ units (depending on the size requirements).

If you are ready to jumpstart your next great project, contact Swift Glass today. Our knowledgeable staff can answer any questions that you may have.

Click on the table below to learn about our specifications.

Glass Cutting & Waterjet Cutting Specifications

General Capabilities Contract
Prototype
Industry Focus Aerospace/Aviation
Architecture
Automotive
Building
Energy
Lighting
Marine
Medical
Military/Government
Petrochemical
Semiconductor
Intended Application Gauges
High Pressure Explosion-Proof Glass
Ornamental
Solar Panels
Wafers
Wood Burning Stoves
Cutting Methods Water and Abrasive Material CNC Controlled
Score & Brake
Saw
Cutting Axis 2-Axis
3-Axis
Intended Cutting Material (Metal) Alloys
Aluminum
Steel
Titanium
Intended Cutting Material (Non-Metal) Ceramic
Glass:
Annular Edge by Swift Glass
BK7
B270
Blue Vycor
Borofloat®
Borosilicate
Bronze and Grey
Color Filters
Composites
Eagle 2000
Float Glass
Furnace Observation Blue
Fused Silica
Gauge Glass
High Pressure Gauge Glass
Nickel Alloy
Pattern Glass
Pyrex® Cylinders
Pyrex Flat Glass
Pyrex Oil Cup Glass
Pyrex Plain & High Pressure
Quartz
Redline® Gauge Glass
Sight Glass
Soda-Lime
Solargray
Tubing & Rod - Vycor® & Pyrex
Production Volume
Min Max
1 units 100,000+ units (Size Dependent)
Specialty Production Shop
Prototype
Production
Low Volume
High Volume
File Formats AutoCAD (DWG,DWZ)
BMP - Bit Mapped Graphics
DXF - Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format
GIF - Graphics Interchange Format
IGES - Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, ANSI file format.
JPG or JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group
MasterCam (MDX, MC8, MC9, SET)
PDF - Portable Document Format
STEP - Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data
TIFF - Tagged Image File Format

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