{"id":12827,"date":"2026-08-31T06:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/?p=12827"},"modified":"2026-08-31T06:48:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:48:31","slug":"waterjet-cutting-vs-laser-cutting-industrial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/waterjet-cutting-vs-laser-cutting-industrial\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting: Which is Better for Industrial Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12827\" class=\"elementor elementor-12827\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-676e9107 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"676e9107\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08d20e4 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet at-image-animation at-animation-image-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"08d20e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-mob.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12913\" alt=\"waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-mob.jpg 360w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-mob-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-rename=\"true\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d21e15 elementor-hidden-mobile at-image-animation at-animation-image-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d21e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-banner-1024x368.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12914\" alt=\"waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-banner-1024x368.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-banner-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-banner-768x276.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-banner-1536x552.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-banner.jpg 1671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-rename=\"true\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44811f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f44811f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c0d847 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c0d847\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d5027 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65d5027\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14abcd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14abcd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>New<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-152dbe0 brightdate elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"152dbe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">August 31, 2026\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f39a40 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f39a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting: Which is Better for Industrial Use?\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19908ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19908ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>New<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b104258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b104258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a thin steel sheet and a thick aluminium plate on the same cutting list, and the better process may change straight away. That is the practical side of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/best-industrial-metal-cutting-dubai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work. No machine is right for every job. Material, thickness, heat, quantity and finish all matter. For UAE factories and engineering teams, the right choice can mean less rework and smoother production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Brightsun<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cutting is part of a wider machining and fabrication process. This guide shows where each method works well and what to check before production starts.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8f1a8 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ea8f1a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dee51d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dee51d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At a Glance<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e38a86 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e38a86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59f26d5 elementor-align-start elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"59f26d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h01\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial: How Do They Work?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h02\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h03\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Which Method Handles More Materials?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h04\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial: Thickness and Heat<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h05\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Speed, Accuracy and Edge Quality<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h06\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Which Method Costs Less?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h07\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Best Cutting Method for Metal UAE Projects<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h08\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Why Waterjet Makes Sense for Many Industrial Jobs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h09\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How Brightsun Supports Industrial Cutting Projects<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h010\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">FAQs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2282caf at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2282caf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial: How Do They Work?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9268b26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9268b26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Both methods can follow a programmed path and create complex shapes. What happens at the cutting edge, however, is very different. Waterjet uses water and abrasive force. Laser uses concentrated heat.<\/p>\n<p><br \/><strong>How Waterjet Cutting Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><br \/>A waterjet forces water through a tiny opening at very high pressure. When hard material such as metal needs to be cut, abrasive particles are mixed into the water stream.<br \/>The useful part is what the process does not add: cutting heat. That can matter when the area close to the cut needs to stay as close as possible to its original condition.<br \/>Research on abrasive waterjet cutting describes it as a cold machining technique with little thermal effect on the workpiece.<\/p>\n<p><br \/><strong>How Laser Cutting Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><br \/>Laser cutting takes a different route. A focused beam puts intense heat onto a small area. Assist gas then helps clear the molten material from the cut.<br \/>On thin sheet, this can be very fast. It also works well when a part has small details or tight shapes. Machine settings still matter. Research into laser cutting of stainless steel shows that cutting speed and focus can affect kerf width, surface roughness and final cut quality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a3955d at-image-animation at-animation-image-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a3955d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12915\" alt=\"waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-2-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-2-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-rename=\"true\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb357e7 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb357e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d11ef8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d11ef8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is beneficial to have a glimpse of the key differences before deciding how to cut metal UAE projects most effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterjet Cutting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser Cutting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting process<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-pressure water + abrasive<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused laser beam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat affected zone<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thick materials<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thin sheet speed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very fast<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material range<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very wide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More selective<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed thin-metal work<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edge finish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean, no heat damage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean, but heat effects are possible<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat-sensitive parts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent choice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May not be suitable<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical strength<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Versatility<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed and fine detail<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no automatic winner in waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial work. The material, thickness and next production step usually point to the better option.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-532c745 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"532c745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Method Handles More Materials?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f9fd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91f9fd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material flexibility is one of waterjet&#8217;s strongest advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterjet can process stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, copper, alloys, plastics, composites and several non-metal materials. It is especially useful where heat around the cut is a concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser cutting is widely used for steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Modern systems can handle many metal fabrication jobs quickly, but the laser process still introduces heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For buyers looking for the best cutting method for metal UAE projects involving mixed or heat-sensitive materials, waterjet can therefore offer greater flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightsun also integrates cutting with more extensive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/products-and-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metal fabrication and machining services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which might make it easier to require cutting, bending, machining, and welding.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ecbf12 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ecbf12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial: Thickness and Heat\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21452a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e21452a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thickness often makes the choice clearer. Laser performs very well on thin and medium sheet, but its practical speed changes as material gets thicker.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/60321.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 9013:2017<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers geometrical specifications and quality tolerances for thermal cutting, including laser-cut material within its stated range. Waterjet is worth considering when thicker material must be cut without a thermal process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightsun&#8217;s own<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/products-and-services\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waterjet cutting service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a 3 m \u00d7 2 m bed and can handle materials up to 150 mm thick, including metals, plastics, wood and fibres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat matters too. Waterjet uses a high-speed abrasive stream rather than a hot beam. Research into<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laser-cut aluminium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that process settings can influence the heat-affected zone and kerf quality. This matters when the condition near the cut edge is important.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cb44b9 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cb44b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h05\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Speed, Accuracy and Edge Quality\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d97204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d97204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For hundreds of similar sheet-metal panels, speed can have a real effect on cost, and laser will often have the advantage. It moves quickly through thin material and handles detailed profiles well. Waterjet is generally slower, but machine speed is only part of the cost. Less correction or finishing later can also save time.<\/p>\n<p><br \/><strong>Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial for Precision Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial precision work, both methods have a place. Laser is often the better fit for very fine details in thin sheet. Waterjet becomes attractive when good accuracy is needed across thicker or more varied materials.<\/p>\n<p>For a project that later needs CNC work, it can also help to understand the step-by-step CNC machining process and how cutting fits into the full production plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b7875a at-image-animation at-animation-image-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b7875a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12916\" alt=\"Industrial waterjet cutting machine slicing thick metal plate in a factory workshop for cutting comparison guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Waterjet-Cutting-vs-Laser-Cutting-1-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-rename=\"true\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d2a2d2 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d2a2d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h06\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Method Costs Less?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b276fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b276fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no one-price answer. Laser can make financial sense for large batches of thin sheet because it cuts quickly. Waterjet may offer better value on thick or heat-sensitive parts, especially when it helps avoid extra work after cutting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best cutting method for metal UAE buyers should therefore be based on total production cost, not only the cutting rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a wider view of local pricing factors, see Brightsun&#8217;s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/blog\/metal-fabrication-cost-dubai\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 metal fabrication cost guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bae469 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bae469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h07\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Cutting Method for Metal UAE Projects\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7773d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7773d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the drawing and material specification rather than asking which machine is \u201cbest\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wider UAE market makes this choice more important. Under the national<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operation 300Bn industrial strategy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the country aims to raise industry&#8217;s contribution to GDP from AED 133 billion to AED 300 billion by 2031. This puts more focus on efficient local manufacturing and production quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi manufacturing data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights around 888 factories with AED 369.32 billion in investment value.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key pillars of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operation 300Bn is UAE Industry 4.0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It strives to improve the digital transformation of the industrial sector, nurture major industrialists during their journey, enhance the productivity of the sector and generate thousands of new and high-skill employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose laser cutting when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The metal is relatively thin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production speed is a major priority.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design contains very fine details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large quantities of similar sheet parts are required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose waterjet cutting when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The material is thick.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat must be avoided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to cut different material types.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edge condition is important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job includes difficult alloys or non-metal materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many mixed industrial projects, the best cutting method for metal UAE operations may even involve more than one process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE manufacturing insights<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also point to wider use of digital manufacturing, robotics, 3D printing and automated systems. Cutting choices can therefore affect repeat jobs, material use and turnaround time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa92f7 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5aa92f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h08\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Waterjet Makes Sense for Many Industrial Jobs\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d14a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1d14a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial debate, waterjet becomes especially useful beyond standard thin-sheet work. It can handle thick plates and unusual materials without adding cutting heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightsun&#8217;s workshop works with metal fabrication, CNC and conventional machining, bending, welding and waterjet cutting. Buyers can explore how these processes work together in the company&#8217;s guide to custom metal fabrication services in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9034e20 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9034e20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h09\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Brightsun Supports Industrial Cutting Projects\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec40c33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec40c33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many industrial parts still need machining, bending or welding after cutting. Brightsun brings these services together, helping clients move from a drawing towards a finished component with fewer supplier hand-offs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thick work is possible: Brightsun&#8217;s waterjet setup can cut material up to 150 mm thick.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is room for larger parts: The cutting bed measures 3 m \u00d7 2 m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat stays out of the cutting process: This is useful when thermal effects around the edge are a concern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job can continue after cutting: CNC and conventional machining, bending, welding and fabrication are also available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fewer hand-offs: Keeping more stages with one supplier can make scheduling and job control simpler.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For UAE businesses comparing the best cutting method for metal UAE projects, this wider capability can be valuable when the job involves more than a simple cut.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which one should you choose? In waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial work, thin sheet, fine detail and fast repeat cutting often point towards laser. Thick plate, mixed materials or concern about heat often point towards waterjet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need the Right Cut? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brightsunindustries.com\/contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Brightsun today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for reliable waterjet cutting, machining and fabrication support for your industrial project.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07457b7 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07457b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"bs_h010\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295ddae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"295ddae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><strong> What is the main difference between waterjet and laser cutting?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterjet uses high-pressure water, often mixed with abrasive material. Laser cutting uses a focused beam that heats the material. Waterjet is a cold process, while laser is a thermal process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Is waterjet better for thick metal?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, yes. Waterjet can handle much thicker material than many laser systems. Brightsun&#8217;s waterjet equipment, for example, can cut material up to 150 mm thick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Is laser cutting faster than waterjet?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many thin sheet-metal jobs, yes. Laser cutting is usually faster, making it useful for high-volume production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Which process causes less heat damage?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterjet. It does not create a heat-affected zone, which helps protect heat-sensitive materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> What is the best cutting method for metal UAE industrial projects?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best metal-cutting method in the UAE is determined by material, thickness, tolerance, quantity, and finish. A laser is usually used with thin, high-volume sheet work, whereas waterjet is utilised with thick or heat-sensitive material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong> Can waterjet cut stainless steel and aluminium?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Waterjet can cut stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel, and most alloys. It is also capable of processing plastic and other types of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong> Can waterjet cutting be used in precision industrial parts?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Modern waterjet machines are capable of creating correct profiles and intricate shapes. Additional machining may be necessary in the case of additional final tolerances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong> Which is cheaper, waterjet or laser cutting?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the job. Laser might be cheaper in high-speed thin-sheet production, whereas waterjet can be valuable on thick or heat- sensitive components.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong> How should I compare waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial applications?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the waterjet cutting vs laser cutting industrial job, factors to consider before choosing would be the type of material, thickness, heat sensitivity, tolerance, quantity, edge quality and overall cost of production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong> Does Brightsun provide waterjet cutting in Dubai?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Brightsun provides waterjet cutting as part of its wider machining and fabrication services in Dubai. 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ef560 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1ef560\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4df2af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4df2af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At a Glance<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5038130 elementor-align-start elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5038130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h01\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial: How Do They Work?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h02\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Waterjet Cutting vs Laser Cutting Industrial<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h03\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Speed, Accuracy and Edge Quality<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h06\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Which Method Costs Less?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#bs_h07\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Best Cutting Method for Metal UAE 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