WAZER Is a Desktop Waterjet Cutter

Unlike traditional waterjets that can cost in the ballpark of $100,000, one team of engineers has created a first-of-its-kind desktop machine for a fraction of the cost. WAZER is a compact, fully-enclosed waterjet cutter that works on any material (stone, glass, aluminum, tile, carbon fiber, you name it) with digital precision, and can fit comfortably in any workshop or hackerspace without taking up too much space.

WAZER actually began as undergraduate research project back in 2015, and after several months of development, is now available on Kickstarter. As you can see in the video below, the device works by combining sand-like abrasive particles with a high-pressure water stream. The mixture exits the nozzle and cuts through the workpiece, removing material through a micro-erosion process. The abrasive used, referred to as “garnet,” consists of rock that is ground to very small and consistent particle sizes.

What’s more, WAZER enables you to design your part using just about any software, from Solidworks, to Adobe Illustrator, to Google SketchUp. Simply load your drawing file, and let its easy-to-follow program guide you through setting up your cut.

Have you always wanted a waterjet cutter in your workshop? Then head over to WAZER’s crowdfunding page to learn more.