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Glass Cutting Products

WightmanStewart offer three waterjet cutting machines: The Shark LWA™, The Shark 6' x 12', and the The HammerHead™


Please Contact Us for Glass Cutting Information.



The Shark LWA™

Providing a sizeable work section for superior cutting capability, joined with highly developed and robust software, The Shark LWA™ is specially designed for waterjet form cutting of materials such as Glass or Similar Materials. The highly developed yet straightforward software leads the way in capacity for Glass cutting industries. A number of options are available to increase productivity levels with The SHARK LWA™ cutting machine.


The Shark LWA™ can be equipped with an Automated Height Sensing feature for complex glass cutting applications, a Multi Tool Feature, or automated twin head cutting. The superior software provides the capability of Automated Synchronized Mirror Cutting (ASMC) (patent pending) allowing for the full use of the table size and twin head processing technique.


The Shark LWA™ is available in 9’x20’ or 9’x40’ models to deliver unequalled accuracy and trouble-free use for large area and large volume glass cutting. Providing fairly priced and promptly distributed products, Wightman Stewart enhances your production capability and ultimately the profitability and success of your business.


  • Laser Mapping
  • 9'x20' or 9'x40' table
  • Closed Loop Servo
  • Industrial Console Cabinet
  • Ground Hardened Steel Guideways
  • 60hp/60,000 psi pump
  • +/- .005 accuracy
  • Digital Abrasive Feeder
  • Abrasive Cutting Head
  • Industrially hardened Keyboard
  • Electronic BackLash Compensation
  • Separate Water Catch Tank
  • Industry Leading Software
  • Heavy Duty Bellows Materials
  • Remote Operator Pendant
  • Air conditioning unit/console
  • Cost Calculator/Quoting Package
  • Automatic Pierce Utilities - No need to buy add on components to soft pierce
  • Servo Controlled Z Axis with auto nudge/jog feature & auto tool lift
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The Shark 6' x 12'

The Shark 6' x 12' cutting machine offers the distinct combination of improved design and engineering, The Shark waterjet glass cutting system was produced to provide the utmost ease of use, optimum set up times, and low cost processing. Created with the customer workplace in mind, combined with an advanced design, The Shark waterjet cutting machine offers the high quality cutting table for any potential customer environment. Cutting systems are available in twin or single head modes.


  • Abrasive Vessel
  • 24 hour support
  • Abrasive Cutting Head
  • Bridge Gantry X-Y table
  • Stainless steel clad tooling lip
  • Automatic Pierce Utilities
  • Full 6 x 12 foot cutting area
  • Digital Abrasive Feeder
  • Air Conditioning Unit/Console
  • Fully enclosed bellow system
  • Industrially hardened Keyboard
  • Software Suite – from Drawing to Part
  • +/- .003 accuracy in cutting head positioning
  • High Pressure Plumbing (standard installation)
  • Servo Controlled Z axis, with Auto Tool Lift and Nudge Jog
  • Industrial strength Control Console including the latest PC and Controls technology
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The HammerHead™

The HammerHead™ waterjet cutting system was created to provide an extremely powerful framework for superior glass cutting, and for cutting many other materials with the unique uni-frame work envelope.


Basic system includes 10' x' 5' package as standard:

  • Abrasive Vessel
  • Digital Abrasive Metering system
  • Fully sealed bellow system
  • Brick Bed for "On the Surface" cutting
  • "Easy to maintain" control design
  • Ground Hardened Steel Guideways
  • “Rain Gutter” helps provide clean work area
  • 30 HP Intensifier Pump – 60,000 psi operating pressure
  • Servo Controlled Z axis, with Auto Tool Lift and Nudge Jog
  • Curved bellows to decrease garnet buildup
  • Abrasive Cutting Head - #1 performer in the industry
  • High Pressure Plumbing (standard installation)
  • Control Console – industrially hardened
  • Exclusive software suite – from Drawing to Part in the shortest time possible

Due to the use of a factory laser mapped cutting head, The HammerHead™ machine now delivers up to +/-.003 placement accuracy.


A number of added options are available, including:

  • Automated Dual Head Cutting
  • Industrial Keyboard
  • Closed Loop Water System
  • Console Air Conditioner
  • Abrasive Removal System
  • Remote Operator Pendant
  • Completed Nesting Software
  • Upgrades to 60HP or higher horse power pumps
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