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Production capabilities

Our Services

Precision stone production methods for every project requirement

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Our Primary Service

Waterjet Cutting

Precision waterjet cutting is our primary and most advanced stone production method. Using high-pressure water mixed with abrasive, we achieve sub-millimetre accuracy on marble, granite, limestone, and other natural and engineered stone materials.

Waterjet cutting uses a focused stream of water mixed with abrasive particles, pressurised to extreme levels, to cut through stone with precision that mechanical tools cannot match. Unlike traditional cutting methods, waterjet produces no heat, no stress fractures, and no material distortion. The result is a clean, accurate cut with smooth edges that requires minimal secondary finishing. As our flagship production method, waterjet cutting handles the broadest range of applications: from intricate decorative medallions and complex geometric floor patterns to precise architectural cutouts for sinks, electrical sockets, and wall fixtures. The technology excels at cutting curves, sharp internal corners, and delicate lattice patterns that would be impossible or prohibitively expensive with conventional methods. Waterjet is also highly material-efficient. The narrow kerf width means less stone is wasted, and the ability to nest multiple parts on a single slab reduces material cost for larger projects. For clients who supply their own stone slabs, this efficiency directly translates to more finished pieces from the same raw material.

Applications

Decorative floor medallions and inlays
Complex geometric and floral pattern flooring
Architectural cladding panels with precise cutouts
Kitchen and bathroom countertops with sink and hob cutouts
Wall feature panels and decorative wall art
Custom signage and lettering in stone
Tabletops and furniture components
Swimming pool and fountain stone elements
Thresholds, stair treads, and architectural profiles
Custom stone shapes and templates for any application

What You Need to Provide

Send us your DXF, DWG, AI, or PDF vector file with dimensions. We also accept hand sketches, reference images, or verbal descriptions — our team will help convert your idea into a production-ready digital file.

Deliverables

Completed stone pieces cut to your design specifications, cleaned and ready for installation by your contractor or installer. Edge finishing, surface treatment, and quality inspection are included.

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CNC Engraving

Computer-controlled engraving for precise text, patterns, and relief designs on marble, granite, and limestone surfaces.

CNC engraving uses computer-controlled rotary tools to carve designs into stone surfaces with consistent depth and detail. This method is ideal for text engraving, logos, shallow relief patterns, and repeatable decorative elements. CNC excels at calligraphic work — Arabic lettering, Quranic verses, names, and dates — where consistent line depth and precise character spacing are essential. It is also the preferred method for architectural numbering, directional signage, and commemorative plaques. The process begins with your digital artwork, which we prepare and optimise for the specific stone material and desired finish. Multiple passes at controlled depths ensure clean, chip-free results even on brittle or veined stone.

Applications

Arabic calligraphy and Quranic verse engraving
Name plaques and commemorative stones
Architectural numbering and directional signage
Logo and branding engraving on stone
Decorative border patterns and friezes
Shallow relief panels and decorative insets

What You Need to Provide

Provide your text, logo, or pattern artwork in vector format (AI, EPS, DXF) or high-resolution image. We can also work from your reference images to create engraving-ready files.

Deliverables

Engraved stone pieces with consistent depth, clean edges, and finished surfaces. Multiple pieces of the same design are produced with identical quality for architectural projects.

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3D Stone Carving & Relief

Custom stone carving combining traditional craftsmanship with modern tooling for sculptural pieces, deep relief panels, and architectural ornamentation.

Applications

Deep relief wall panels and feature walls
Column capitals, corbels, and architectural brackets
Custom fireplace surrounds and mantels
Sculptural stone elements for interior design
Heritage restoration and ornamental reproduction
Artistic stone sculptures and one-off pieces

What You Need to Provide

Share your concept through sketches, reference photos of existing work, 3D models, or detailed descriptions. We will assess feasibility and recommend the best production approach.

Stone carving at iStone bridges traditional sculptural techniques with contemporary production methods. Our team produces custom sculptural pieces, deep relief panels, column capitals, and architectural ornamentation in marble, limestone, and granite. Relief carving creates raised or recessed designs on a flat stone background. Deep relief — where elements project significantly from the background — creates dramatic shadow play and visual depth that flat engraving cannot achieve. This technique is widely used for feature walls, entrance statements, and heritage-style architectural detailing. Each carving project is assessed individually. The stone type, design complexity, and required depth determine the production approach — from CNC roughing followed by hand-finishing to fully manual sculptural work for one-off artistic pieces.

Deliverables

Carved stone pieces with the agreed finish level — from rough-carved for on-site refinement to fully finished and polished sculptural work.

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Laser Surface Engraving

Laser marking and engraving on marble and stone surfaces for high-contrast imagery, detailed photographs, and fine-resolution graphics.

Laser surface engraving uses a focused laser beam to create permanent marks and imagery on stone surfaces. Unlike mechanical engraving, laser marking does not physically cut into the stone — it creates contrast through surface reaction, producing dark marks on lighter stone or light marks on darker stone. This method excels at reproducing photographic imagery, fine-resolution graphics, and detailed illustrations on marble and stone surfaces. It is particularly effective for memorial plaques with portrait imagery, architectural presentation boards, and decorative panels where photographic detail is required. Important: Laser engraving on marble is a surface marking process, not a cutting process. It produces high-contrast surface imagery but does not cut through the stone. For applications requiring cuts or deep engraving, waterjet cutting or CNC engraving are the appropriate methods.

Applications

Memorial plaques with portrait imagery
Photographic reproduction on marble surfaces
Architectural presentation and dedication boards
Decorative panels with detailed illustrations
QR codes, barcodes, and data matrix marking on stone
Fine-resolution logo and branding on stone

What You Need to Provide

High-resolution images (PNG, TIFF, or JPEG at 300 DPI minimum) produce the best results. Vector artwork is also accepted for graphic elements.

Deliverables

Stone pieces with permanent, high-contrast laser-engraved imagery on the surface. Pieces are cleaned and ready for installation by your contractor.

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Design Creation & Preparation

Convert your ideas, sketches, or reference images into production-ready digital files optimised for precision stone fabrication.

Not every client comes to us with finished production files — and that is perfectly normal. Our design preparation service bridges the gap between your concept and the production floor. Our team takes your sketches, reference images, verbal descriptions, or rough measurements and creates production-ready vector files. We handle pattern layout, material optimisation, nesting (arranging multiple parts on a slab to minimise waste), and file formatting for our waterjet, CNC, and laser equipment. This service is particularly valuable for clients who know what they want but lack the technical drawings to communicate it. For decoration companies and architects, we can also prepare cutting lists and production files from your architectural drawings, reducing your pre-production workload.

✓Converting hand sketches to production-ready vector files

✓Pattern layout and slab material optimisation

✓Nesting multiple parts for efficient material use

✓Creating cutting lists from architectural drawings

✓Preparing files for waterjet, CNC, and laser production

✓Design consultation and feasibility assessment

What You Need to Provide

Anything you have: hand sketches, reference photos, architectural drawings, inspiration images, verbal descriptions, rough dimensions, or existing digital files.

Deliverables

Production-ready digital files in the correct format for your chosen production method, along with a material usage estimate and cutting layout.

Start With Your Idea

No Charge or Obligation

Free Initial Consultation

Not sure which production method is right for your project? Every project begins with a free consultation. Share your idea, and our engineer will assess the best production approach, material considerations, and provide an honest feasibility assessment — without charge or obligation.

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From Your Idea to Finished Stone

Every iStone project follows a clear, engineer-led production process. We work from your design files, prepare them for the appropriate production method, select and prepare the stone material, execute the cutting or engraving with precision equipment, and complete the piece with finishing and quality inspection. Collection and delivery are coordinated separately with each client.

Design File & Consultation

Material Selection

Precision Production

Finishing & Inspection

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Tell us about your project and we will help you choose the right production method. Free consultation, honest advice, and engineering precision — from our workshop to your site.