CNC Waterjet Cutting is a core in-house capability at VT machining, supported by full inspection and a single engineering contact from quote to delivery.
Abrasive waterjet cutting erodes metal with a high-pressure abrasive stream, with no heat-affected zone. We quote from your files, give honest DFM feedback up front, and back each batch with dimensional inspection.
Design your CNC Waterjet Cutting part online — free 3D + 2D drawing builder
No CAD licence, no sign-up, no cost. Set your metal, dimensions and features in the browser, see the part update live in 3D, switch to 2D to add dimensions and tolerances, then send the drawing straight to our cnc waterjet cutting team for a quotation.
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Laser Cutting BuilderConfigure laser cut sheet metal parts: outer contour, cut openings, hole arrays and slots with a clean, narrow kerf and near burr-free edges. Every builder includes the Freeform Corner & Region Editor: cut or add material of any shape directly on the 3D model, then submit an RFQ.This tool is for visual configuration only. Final dimensions, tolerances, materials, coatings, and manufacturability will be reviewed from your drawing or specification.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat sheet thicknesses can be laser cut?
Fiber laser cutting covers thin foils up to plate; common stainless and aluminum sheets from 0.5 to 12 mm cut with a clean, narrow kerf and near burr-free edges. Thickness limits depend on the metal.
How fine can cut features be?
Kerf width is typically 0.1-0.3 mm; minimum feature and hole sizes around 1x material thickness are routine, finer on request or via chemical etching for very thin foils.
CNC Waterjet Cutting is a thermal cutting process. A focused, high-power beam melts the metal along a programmed contour while an assist gas ejects the melt, leaving a narrow kerf and a clean, square, near burr-free edge — with no hard tooling to make or change.
At VT machining the process runs under full CNC control on calibrated equipment. In practice, that means this: Abrasive waterjet cutting erodes metal with a high-pressure abrasive stream, with no heat-affected zone. If you do not have a CAD file yet, the free 3D + 2D builder on this page will produce a drawing we can quote from.
How CNC Waterjet Cutting Works at VT machining
A focused fibre-laser beam melts and blows material from the metal sheet along the programmed contour. Power, focal position, nozzle stand-off and assist-gas pressure are tuned to the alloy and thickness for a clean, square edge.
Programming is driven directly by your 3D model or print. Work-holding, tool selection and the cutting strategy are planned around the critical features and the material before the first chip is cut. First-off inspection confirms the process is centred before production continues.
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Send your drawing
CAD model, PDF print — or a drawing you build free on this page. We reply with feasibility, price and lead time.
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Nesting & parameter set-up
Parts are nested for yield; power, focus and assist gas are tuned to alloy and thickness.
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CNC Waterjet Cutting run
First article is verified against the print before the balance of the batch is released.
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Inspection & dispatch
In-process checks plus final inspection, with CMM reports, mill certs and FAIR on request.
CNC Waterjet Cutting Tolerances & Surface Finish
Laser-cut metal holds contour tolerances around ±0.05 mm depending on thickness, with a narrow kerf and a clean, near burr-free edge.
Exact achievable figures depend on the alloy, the feature size and the part geometry. Tell us which dimensions are critical and we will advise feasibility up front.
CNC Waterjet Cutting — capability summary
Sheet size
Up to 3000 × 1500 mm
Thickness
Steel to 20 mm, stainless to 12 mm, aluminium to 10 mm
Kerf width
0.1–0.3 mm
Contour tolerance
±0.05 mm
Assist gas
N₂ for oxide-free edge, O₂ for thicker carbon steel
Lead time
Prototypes 5–10 days · production 10–20 days
Documentation
Dimensional report, material certificate, FAIR on request
Figures are typical in-house capability. Send your drawing and we will confirm what is achievable for your specific part.
CNC Waterjet Cutting by Metal — Choose Your Material
Select the alloy you are working in to see material-specific capability, design guidance and applications.
A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. Keeping holes no smaller than the material thickness, allowing for kerf, and grouping features sensibly improves edge quality and nesting yield on metal. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
We complete metal components with the secondary steps your drawing calls for. We arrange heat treatment, surface treatment, marking and assembly as needed. Tell us the final spec and we will plan the full route so parts arrive ready to use.
CNC Waterjet Cutting Quality & Inspection
Consistent quality comes from disciplined process control. Critical dimensions on metal parts are checked in-process and verified at final inspection using calibrated instruments and, where required, CMM measurement. Full documentation — dimensional reports, mill certs, FAIR — is available when your programme needs it.
Industries That Order CNC Waterjet Cutting
CNC Waterjet Cutting parts made by VT machining go into the sectors below. Each page lists the typical components, preferred alloys and the tolerance expectations for that industry.
Getting a quote is simple. Share your model, the material grade, your quantity and target tolerances. You receive a clear quotation with lead time and honest manufacturability feedback.
Have a drawing ready? Send it with your quantity and material for a quotation, usually within one business day.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Waterjet Cutting?
CNC Waterjet Cutting prototypes for can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
What surface finish is achievable on with CNC Waterjet Cutting?
Laser cutting leaves a clean cut face on the part with a small heat-affected zone; most parts need little secondary finishing.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Waterjet Cutting?
Achievable tolerances for CNC Waterjet Cutting depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Laser cutting holds contour tolerances to around ±0.05 mm depending on thickness. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
Which industries use CNC Waterjet Cutting parts?
CNC Waterjet Cutting parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise components are required.
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