Waterjet Cutting
Cold-cutting process using ultra-high-pressure water and abrasive to cut any material without heat distortion.
Waterjet cutting is the most versatile cutting process available, capable of cutting virtually any material with no heat-affected zone. This cold-cutting process is essential for heat-sensitive materials, thick plate, and applications where thermal distortion or metallurgical changes are unacceptable. Abrasive waterjet systems mix garnet abrasive with ultra-high-pressure water (60,000-90,000 PSI) to cut metals up to 12 inches thick. Five-axis waterjet heads can compensate for the natural taper of the cut stream, producing parts with straight, accurate edges. Dynamic waterjet technology further improves speed and quality. Waterjet cutting is ideal for aerospace titanium and aluminum, hardened tool steel, laminated materials, and any application where heat from laser or plasma would be detrimental. While generally slower than thermal processes, the absence of heat effects often eliminates the need for post-cut machining or stress relieving.
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Companies Offering Waterjet Cutting
Denali MetalWorks
Sheet metal fabrication with laser and waterjet cutting serving the Phoenix metro area.
FineArc
Precision machining and fabrication for aerospace and defense in Tucson.
Custom Sheet Metal of Delaware
Family-run custom sheet metal fabrication shop in Newport with advanced CNC and laser cutting capabilities.
US Machine and Tool
Comprehensive metal fabrication with laser and waterjet cutting serving all of Georgia.
Pac Pro Hawaii
Welding and waterjet cutting specialists for food industry in Kapolei.
Precision Fabrication
Full-service metal fabrication in Fort Wayne since 1970 with water jet cutting.
Fort Wayne Fabrication
Custom fabricator in Northeast Indiana with comprehensive cutting and forming capabilities.
Cardinal Scientific, Inc.
Engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in waterjet cutting and CNC machining in Waldorf.
Sheet Metal Specialties
Bismarck family-owned fabricator with waterjet and HD plasma cutting since 2002.
Salteydogg Metal Fab
Top-rated custom metal fabrication with waterjet cutting and powder coating in Albuquerque.
A & N Custom Fabrication
Custom stainless steel food equipment and waterjet cutting in Las Vegas.
Bridge City Steel
Laser and waterjet cutting service center in Portland with 24/7 operations since 2006.
Midland Waterjet
Midland waterjet cutting and metal fabrication specialist serving the Permian Basin.
Central Texas Iron Works
Full-service Waco metal fabricator with CNC plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting capabilities.
Behr Enterprises
Six Sigma certified precision fabricator in Waukesha with laser and waterjet cutting.
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