VT machining offers CNC Waterjet Cutting for 304L Stainless Steel (UNS S30403 / 1.4307), typically supplied annealed. Low-carbon 304 that avoids sensitisation after welding; slightly lower strength.
CNC Waterjet Cutting Notes for 304L Stainless Steel
Waterjet cutting leaves 304L Stainless Steel with no heat-affected zone, which matters when later machining or welding follows.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 304L Stainless Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.
Process Data for CNC Waterjet Cutting 304L Stainless Steel
| Cutting speed at 10 mm | ~110 mm/min |
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| Cutting speed at 25 mm | ~34 mm/min |
| Profile tolerance | ±0.1 mm; edge taper <0.05 mm with taper compensation |
| Heat-affected zone | None |
Typical values for 304L Stainless Steel, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 304L Stainless Steel (UNS S30403 / 1.4307) is on the CNC Laser Cutting 304L Stainless Steel page.
More on CNC Waterjet Cutting Stainless Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc waterjet cutting guidance for all stainless steel grades are on our CNC Waterjet Cutting Stainless Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Waterjet Cutting 304L Stainless Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 304L Stainless Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What surface finish is achievable on 304L Stainless Steel with CNC Waterjet Cutting?
Laser cutting leaves a clean cut face on 304L Stainless Steel with a small heat-affected zone; most parts need little secondary finishing.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Waterjet Cutting 304L Stainless Steel?
CNC Waterjet Cutting prototypes for 304L Stainless Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Does CNC Waterjet Cutting 304L Stainless Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most 304L Stainless Steel cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is CNC Waterjet Cutting 304L Stainless Steel and how is it done?
CNC Waterjet Cutting 304L Stainless Steel refers to abrasive waterjet cutting erodes metal with a high-pressure abrasive stream, with no heat-affected zone. Applied to 304L Stainless Steel — corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Can VT machining make custom 304L Stainless Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. 304L Stainless Steel cutting is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Waterjet Cutting 304L Stainless Steel?
Achievable tolerances for 304L Stainless Steel 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.