Waterjet Cutting Head Market

Waterjet Cutting Head Market: Introduction

• A waterjet cutting head is a tool that is attached to waterjet cutting machines to cut a wide range of materials such as metal, plastics, carbon fiber, and others. Waterjet cutting heads are adjusted on waterjet cutting machines for precision cutting, tooling, and finishing of material. Waterjet cutting head with CNC operation and full automation accelerates the cutting process and saves time, increasing the overall efficiency.

Key Drivers of the Waterjet Cutting Head Market

• Key drivers boosting the growth of the waterjet cutting head market include high operational excellence and a rise in adoption of waterjet cutting machines across industries. The major advantage of waterjet cutting heads is its numerous functionalities and wide range of applications in various industries. Waterjet cutting machines are capable of cutting any material and any irregular shape with high precision, quality, and in a short time. The functionality of waterjet cutting machines increases its adoption across various industries and increases the demand for waterjet cutting heads.
• Expansion of industries such as automotive, food, electronics, and aerospace owing to rising development and cutting of various products including rubber, gasket, foam, metals, and plastic across the globe is the major factor poised to drive the growth of the global waterjet cutting head market. The automobile industry is considered the fastest growing segment in the waterjet cutting head industry as the product considerably increases productivity and safety and reduces time, which fuels the demand for waterjet cutting heads. Waterjet cutting machines in the automobile industry are used for interior and exterior cutting of headliners, carpets, liners, dumpers, door and instrument panels, seats, composite parts, and castings of vehicles.
• Increasing investment and mergers among manufacturers for the development of technically advanced products with more flexibility, cutting speed, quick installation technology with full automation, and cost-efficiency are fueling the waterjet cutting heads market across the globe.
• The waterjet cutting head does not accumulate hazardous materials or vapors or any noxious gases or liquids while conducting the cutting process. Stringent environmental norms and standards are a major factor influencing the demand for waterjet cutting heads. New software intelligence, evolvement of 3D cutting, and robotic cutting are also factors boosting the global waterjet cutting head market.

Restraints of the Waterjet Cutting Head Market

• High costs associated with high energy consumption, maintenance, high cost of ownership, and difficulties faced during fabrication are some of the major factors hampering the market growth of waterjet cutting heads. Additionally, the advanced control software for the waterjet cutting head adds an extra cost for any company operating a waterjet cutting machine.
• The Coronavirus pandemic and strict guidelines of governments have created a severe impact and declined the market share of several industries including the automobile industry. Demand for all non-essential items including waterjet cutting heads decreased due to the suspension of manufacturing and logistics across the globe.

Asia Pacific to Hold Major Share of the Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market

• Asia Pacific holds major share of the global waterjet cutting head market due to evolving manufacturing industries including automobiles and the presence of emerging countries such as China and India in the region. These countries with the largest car manufacturing industries increases the sales of waterjet cutting heads in the region.
• Demand for waterjet cutting heads is expected to grow in countries of the European region owing to the rise in automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries where waterjet cutting heads are widely used.

Key manufacturers active in the waterjet cutting head market include:

• KMT Group AB
• OMAX
• Resato International
• Flow International
• Hypertherm
• TCI Cutting
• Water Jet Sweden AB
• ALLFI, BFT GMBH
• H2O Jet
• PHENIX TECHNOLOGIE
• LDSA

Key manufacturers are focusing on expanding their product portfolio through various developments in their products such as CNC bevel head and K-Jet waterjet cutting system, increasing speed, compatibility of versatile materials, and full automation of machines to increase their performance and efficiency. Companies are adding an exclusive 5-axis cutting head to waterjet cutting systems. The new system can cut at angles of up to 60 degrees using a cutting force of 39N and at a maximum speed of 50.8 m/minute.

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market: Research Scope

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by Operation

• Abrasive Waterjet
• Pure Waterjet

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by Type

• Standard
• Pivot
• Dynamic

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by Price

• Low
• Medium
• High

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by Technology

• Integral Diamond Educator (IDE)
• Edge Cutting Head

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by Application

• Metal
• Glass
• Ceramic
• Carbon Fiber
• Plastic 

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by End-use Industry

• Automotive
• Defense and Aerospace
• Metal Fabrication
• Electronics
• Textile
• Others (Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Interior Decoration, Art, Healthcare, and Food & Beverage, etc.)

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by Distribution channel

• Direct Sales
• Indirect Sales 

Global Waterjet Cutting Head Market, by Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • U.K.
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of South America