Precision Waterjet Cutting for Automation & Packaging Line Builders

Designing or modifying a packaging or automation line requires precision, reliability, and speed — not just from your components, but from your suppliers. At MRC Industries, we regularly support automation companies across Victoria with fast-turnaround, high-accuracy waterjet cutting services. Whether you’re building new systems, upgrading existing equipment, or responding to urgent breakdowns, we help you get back online faster.

Who We Work With

We cut parts for:

• Packaging line builders
• Robotics and cobot integrators
• Process engineers and OEMs
• In-house maintenance teams

Some customers are building brand-new automation systems. Others are modernising older equipment or responding to breakdowns that need immediate repair. Either way, MRC offers reliable cutting, fast quoting, and sharp tolerances that help keep production lines moving.

Common Parts We Cut for Automation Lines

Automation and packaging systems require a wide variety of precision-cut components. We regularly cut:

• Star wheels and change parts for product handling
• Sensor mounts for vision and detection systems
• Brackets, plates, and guides to support motion and transfer
• Custom guards and reinforcement panels
• Carbon fibre grippers for robotic end-effectors

We also manufacture one-off prototypes, spares, and jigs used during production line testing or validation.

Why Automation Companies Choose Waterjet

Waterjet cutting is ideal for this industry because it produces clean, burr-free cuts — critical for moving parts and sliding surfaces. Unlike laser or plasma, it won’t melt or warp plastics like nylon or HDPE. And because there are no tooling costs or long setups, it’s fast and cost-effective for both one-offs and small batch production.

We routinely hold tolerances around ±0.2mm, even on complex geometries. For delicate or cosmetic parts, waterjet offers a clean finish that’s ready to use without additional processing.

Materials We Regularly Cut

We work with a wide range of materials suited to automation applications:

• Aluminium — Lightweight, strong, and perfect for structural and support parts
• Nylon — Ideal for wear components like star wheels and guides
• HDPE — Common in food-safe environments for contact surfaces
• Stainless steel — High-hygiene and corrosion-resistant for food and pharma lines
• Carbon fibre — Used in weight-sensitive robotic arms and grippers

See our guide to composite cutting →

Speed Matters — So Does Flexibility

Automation moves fast — and when a breakdown happens, every hour counts. That’s why we offer rapid-response cutting services for urgent repair jobs. If you don’t have a file, no problem. We can:

• Reverse-engineer damaged or worn parts
• Draw missing files in-house
• Provide fast quoting and layout proofs
• Nest parts efficiently to minimise waste

For planned builds or major upgrades, we help you move faster without compromising accuracy.

Need help preparing your DXF file? Read our guide →

One-Offs to Repeat Orders

Many of our automation clients are long-term partners — particularly those who manufacture their own systems. When they need a consistent supplier who understands how their parts fit into a broader system, they come to us. For others, especially in breakdown and repair scenarios, we offer fast, one-off support with no fuss. Every job gets reviewed before cutting, and your material stays with your order only.

Let’s Get Your Line Moving

Whether you’re building new automation equipment, modifying a packaging system, or replacing a broken part — we can help. We cut aluminium, nylon, HDPE, and stainless with speed and precision.

📞 Call us: 0385667710
📧 Email: sales@mrcind.com.au
📍 Visit us in Bayswater, VIC