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Our collaboration with JefFab Customs
Waterjet Cutting for Custom 4×4 Fabrication | JetFab Customs
As fabrication shops grow, producing accurate parts quickly becomes a bottleneck.
We work with JetFab Customs to solve that problem — supplying precision-cut components that allow them to focus on fabrication, assembly, and delivery, without being slowed down by cutting.
Using waterjet cutting, we support their production of snorkels, air boxes, bracketry, and structural components.
- Consistent, repeatable parts for ongoing builds
- Fast turnaround to keep projects moving
- Accurate components that reduce rework and fitting issues
The Challenge
As demand increases, fabrication shops often face delays when cutting parts in-house or relying on slower processes.
This can lead to inconsistent results, wasted time, and bottlenecks in production — especially when working on custom 4×4 builds and modifications.
The Solution
By outsourcing precision cutting to MRC Industries, JetFab Customs receives ready-to-use components that fit correctly the first time.
This allows them to focus on fabrication and finishing, rather than spending time on cutting and rework.
Supporting Custom Fabrication
JetFab Customs is a family-owned fabrication business specialising in 4×4 upgrades, including snorkels, intercooler piping, bar work, and custom vehicle enhancements.
Many of these components require accurately cut parts to ensure proper fitment, strength, and consistency across builds.
Waterjet cutting allows these parts to be manufactured without heat distortion, maintaining material integrity and reducing the need for rework.
Learn more about heat affected zones and why they matter when cutting performance components.
Our Working Relationship
We’ve been working with JetFab Customs to support both one-off projects and ongoing fabrication work.
From initial design concepts through to production-ready components, we help ensure parts are cut accurately and delivered on time.
“They’re really helpful when it comes to designing products and working with us to get things done. They’ve always provided quality work and are great to deal with.”
Applications & Components
Components we’ve helped produce include:
- Snorkel and airbox components
- Intercooler and exhaust fabrication parts
- Rock sliders and scrub bar components
- Custom brackets and mounting solutions
For similar fabrication work, we also provide aluminium cutting in Melbourne for custom and production parts.
See the Work
Here are some examples of components produced for JetFab Customs:
Need Parts Cut for Your Next Project?
If you’re running a fabrication shop or working on a custom 4×4 build, we can help.
We provide fast, accurate waterjet cutting for one-off parts and ongoing production.
Contact us to get a quote.
Case Studies
Waterjet Cutting for Knife Making | DB Blades
Waterjet Cutting for Knife Making | DB Blades
When you’re working with high-end knife steels and titanium, mistakes are expensive.
We work with DB Blades to produce precision-cut knife blanks — helping reduce risk, minimise material waste, and ensure every part is ready for machining and finishing.
Using waterjet cutting, we deliver:
- Accurate blanks that reduce costly mistakes
- No heat-affected zone (no change to material properties)
- Consistent results across one-off and repeat designs
The Challenge
Knife making often involves high-cost materials such as tool steels, martensitic stainless steels, and titanium.
Traditional cutting methods can introduce heat, distortion, or inconsistencies — increasing the risk of wasted material and additional finishing work.
For precision knife makers, even small errors can result in significant cost and lost time.
The Solution
Waterjet cutting allows DB Blades to produce accurate, repeatable blanks without introducing heat into the material.
This ensures the steel and titanium retain their original properties, making machining, grinding, and finishing more predictable.
Learn more about heat affected zones and how they impact materials.
Supporting High-End Knife Production
DB Blades is one of Australia’s leading knife makers, producing high-end folding and fixed blade knives.
Their work has been featured in publications including Blade Magazine, Australian Knife Magazine, and international publications across France and Germany.
We’ve worked together for several years, supplying precision-cut blanks that form the foundation of their products.
“The materials required to manufacture high-end knives aren’t cheap. We use tool steels, martensitic stainless steel and titanium, so we need someone we can rely on to avoid costly mistakes.”
Materials & Capabilities
Materials we’ve helped process include:
- Tool steels
- Martensitic stainless steels
- Titanium
For similar applications, we also provide titanium cutting in Melbourne and precision cutting for high-performance metals.
See the Work
Here are some examples of knife blanks and components produced for DB Blades:
Need Precision Parts Cut?
If you’re working with high-value materials and need accurate, repeatable results, we can help.
We provide waterjet cutting for one-off parts and ongoing production across a wide range of materials.
Contact us to get a quote.
Materials We Cut
Rubber Cutting Melbourne | Waterjet Cutting Services
Rubber Cutting Melbourne
Need rubber parts cut cleanly without tearing or distortion?
We provide waterjet cutting in Melbourne for rubber, gaskets, and soft materials, delivering accurate cuts without compression, burning, or edge damage.
- No tearing or deformation
- Clean edges with no heat damage
- Fast turnaround for one-off and production jobs
Send your drawings for a fast, accurate quote.
Why Choose Waterjet Cutting for Rubber?
Unlike die cutting, which compresses the rubber and can leave angled or distorted edges, waterjet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water (with or without abrasive) to slice cleanly through the material. This means:
- Perfectly square edges for a proper seal
- No heat distortion, so the material properties remain unchanged
- Ability to cut intricate shapes and fine details
- Works on most rubbers, including reinforced and thick sections
For large production runs, die cutting may be more cost-effective, but for precision jobs, complex shapes, or when material waste must be minimised, waterjet cutting is the clear winner.
Rubber Materials We Cut
We have extensive experience cutting:
- Insertion Rubber
- EPDM
- Neoprene
- FDA-grade Nitrile
- Urethane
- Fabric-reinforced rubber
Rubber thickness from 1mm to 200mm cuts beautifully on our machines. Steel-bonded rubber can be more challenging, but with careful setup, we can achieve clean results.
If you don’t have the material, we can source most types through our trusted suppliers. For specialty rubbers, we are happy to work with the material you provide.
Our Process for Rubber Cutting Jobs
Our customers range from individuals bringing in a single gasket for reverse engineering, to large manufacturers providing CAD files for bulk orders. Here’s how it works:
- Design
- Reverse engineer from a sample gasket, adjusting dimensions as needed
- Or work directly from your CAD drawing
- Test Cut
- If we’ve cut the material before, we use our stored machine settings
- For new materials, we run a test cut to ensure the best finish
- Cut & Finish
- Clean, precise cuts with options for washing, labelling, and packaging
- Delivery
- Pickup from our Bayswater factory or shipped Australia-wide via our freight network
See our full capabilities for more materials and industries.
Industries & Applications
We cut rubber parts for a variety of industries, including:
- Mining & Grading
ScreenTek Systems (Sunshine) – heavy-duty screen decks - Rail Infrastructure
Phoenix AG (Wantirna South) – rail gaskets and components - HVAC Manufacturing
Armcor Air Solutions (Broadmeadows) – specialist gaskets - Rubber Supply & Fabrication
Specialised Rubber (Bayswater) – reinforced conveyor belt cutting - Agriculture & Equine
Horse stable and cattle carousel flooring - 4×4 Aftermarket
Custom gaskets for airboxes and other off-road applications
Advantages of Working with MRC Industries
- Customer-focused service – we adapt to your needs for labelling, packaging, and delivery
- Technical expertise – over 17 years in precision cutting
- Flexible order sizes – from one-off prototypes to high-volume runs
- Australia-wide delivery – we ship rubber products anywhere in the country
Get Your Rubber Cutting Project Started
If you need precision-cut rubber parts that fit perfectly the first time, MRC Industries can help. Our experienced team will ensure your gaskets, flooring, or custom rubber components are cut accurately and delivered quickly.
Contact us today to discuss your project or request a quote.
Examples of rubber material we have cut:
Materials We Cut
Carbon Fibre Cutting Melbourne | Waterjet Cutting Services
Carbon Fibre Cutting Melbourne
Need carbon fibre parts cut accurately without fraying or heat damage?
We provide waterjet cutting in Melbourne for carbon fibre and composite materials, delivering clean edges and tight tolerances for automotive, fabrication, and custom projects.
- No heat-affected zones
- Clean edges with no delamination
- Fast turnaround for one-off and production jobs
Send your drawings for a fast, accurate quote.
Our waterjet cutting process is ideal for carbon fibre components where accuracy and finish matter.
We regularly work with:
- Automotive and motorsport components
- Aerospace and advanced manufacturing
- Custom fabrication and prototyping
MRC Industries provides high-precision carbon fibre and composite cutting services using advanced abrasive waterjet technology. We support clients in motorsport, aerospace and defence, UAV and drone manufacturing, robotics and advanced prototyping, delivering consistent results for both local and international projects.
Through sustained investment in R&D, machinery upgrades and specialist tooling, MRC Industries has become a trusted provider for cutting difficult composite materials with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.
We routinely cut carbon fibre, CFRP, fibreglass, foam-core panels and hybrid composite stacks. We have successfully waterjet cut solid composite materials up to 30mm thick, with minimal kerf and no edge degradation.
MRC Industries delivers ongoing contract work to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to the Australian Defence Force, as well as international defence and aerospace manufacturers. Our processes support high-specification projects that require delamination-free finishes with consistent accuracy, toleranced parts with full traceability and documentation, secure NDA-compliant workflows and repeatable quality across low or high-volume production.
Composite materials are highly variable and often fragile. Conventional cutting methods such as machining, routing or laser risk heat-affected zones, delamination or fraying, dust generation and resin damage, and mechanical stress or warping. Abrasive waterjet cutting eliminates these risks. Using ultra-high-pressure water and garnet, we cut without heat, friction or physical contact, preserving the strength, finish and dimensional accuracy of every part.
Key benefits:
Cuts up to 30mm thick solid composites
Supports carbon fibre, fibreglass, CFRP, foam-core and hybrids
Delivers clean, accurate profiles with no post-processing required
Cold-cutting method with no thermal distortion
Ideal for both one-off and production runs
Traceable, defence-grade documentation available as required
Need Carbon Fibre Parts Cut?
Send us your drawings or files and we’ll provide a fast quote with turnaround time.
Industries served:
Defence and aerospace (Tier 1 and 2 suppliers), motorsport and automotive, UAV and drone systems, robotics and automation, engineering prototyping and fabrication.
If you require carbon fibre cutting in Melbourne or need a dependable partner for composite part manufacturing, we are ready to assist with your next project.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
Industries served:
Defence and aerospace (Tier 1 and 2 suppliers), motorsport and automotive, UAV and drone systems, robotics and automation, engineering prototyping and fabrication.
If you require carbon fibre cutting in Melbourne or need a dependable partner for composite part manufacturing, we are ready to assist with your next project.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
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