VT machining offers CNC Waterjet Cutting for 431 Stainless Steel (UNS S43100 / 1.4057), typically supplied hardened & tempered. Best corrosion resistance of the martensitic grades with high toughness.
CNC Waterjet Cutting Notes for 431 Stainless Steel
Waterjet cutting leaves 431 Stainless Steel with no heat-affected zone, which matters when later machining or welding follows.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 431 Stainless Steel weighs about 0.77 kg.
Process Data for CNC Waterjet Cutting 431 Stainless Steel
| Cutting speed at 10 mm | ~94 mm/min |
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| Cutting speed at 25 mm | ~29 mm/min |
| Profile tolerance | ±0.1 mm; edge taper <0.05 mm with taper compensation |
| Heat-affected zone | None |
Typical values for 431 Stainless Steel, Hardened & tempered; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 431 Stainless Steel (UNS S43100 / 1.4057) is on the CNC Laser Cutting 431 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 431 Stainless Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 431 Stainless Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied hardened & tempered), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Why is 431 Stainless Steel a good choice for CNC Waterjet Cutting?
431 Stainless Steel is corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic, which makes it well suited to CNC Waterjet Cutting. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 431 Stainless Steel cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Waterjet Cutting 431 Stainless Steel?
CNC Waterjet Cutting prototypes for 431 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.
What is CNC Waterjet Cutting 431 Stainless Steel and how is it done?
CNC Waterjet Cutting 431 Stainless Steel refers to abrasive waterjet cutting erodes metal with a high-pressure abrasive stream, with no heat-affected zone. Applied to 431 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.
What surface finish is achievable on 431 Stainless Steel with CNC Waterjet Cutting?
Laser cutting leaves a clean cut face on 431 Stainless Steel with a small heat-affected zone; most parts need little secondary finishing.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Waterjet Cutting on 431 Stainless Steel?
Laser cutting leaves 431 Stainless Steel with a narrow kerf and a clean, near burr-free edge and only a small heat-affected zone.