Looking for reliable CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel? VT machining manufactures Spring Steel parts to tight tolerances and consistent quality. Spring Steel is high yield strength and elastic recovery, so the process is set up specifically for the material.
Process Data for CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel
| Cutting speed at 10 mm | ~110 mm/min |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Shown for Spring Steel (65Mn / SK5 / 1075), the most common Spring Steel grade we see for CNC Waterjet Cutting. Typical values for Spring Steel (65Mn / SK5 / 1075), Annealed or hardened & tempered strip; confirmed on the first part.
CNC Waterjet Cutting Capability for Spring Steel
- No heat-affected zone
- Thickness to 150+ mm
- Tolerance ±0.1 mm
- Any-metal capability
Spring Steel material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Laser Cutting Spring Steel page.
How CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel Works
A focused fibre-laser beam melts and blows material from the Spring Steel 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.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Contour dimension | ±0.10 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Hole diameter | ±0.10 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Kerf width | 0.20 mm | 0.10 mm |
| Squareness of cut edge | 0.5° | 0.2° |
| Heat-affected zone | 0.15 mm | 0.05 mm (N₂ assist) |
| Minimum hole diameter | 1.2 × thickness | 1.0 × thickness |
| Edge condition | light dross | burr-free, N₂ cut |
Standard is what a normal quotation assumes. Precision is available on nominated features and is priced separately, because it needs extra setups, in-process gauging and CMM verification. Call out only the features that need it — blanket-tightening a drawing is the single most common reason a quote comes back expensive.
Design Tips for CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel
We are happy to suggest design tweaks that improve manufacturability. Keeping holes no smaller than the material thickness, allowing for kerf, and grouping features sensibly improves edge quality and nesting yield on Spring Steel. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Waterjet Cutting Tolerances & Surface Finish
Laser-cut Spring Steel 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.
Applications of CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel
Customers order CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel components for everything from instrumentation to structural and functional assemblies. Whether you need a single prototype or recurring production volume, the same process discipline applies.
Typical Spring Steel Parts for CNC Waterjet Cutting
Illustrative examples of CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel parts and the callouts that usually drive the process plan. They show the kind of work that fits this process; they are not specific customer orders.
Machine guard panel
- Material
- Spring Steel
- Size
- 900 × 600 × 3 mm
- Key callouts
- Slot pattern ±0.10 mm, hole-to-edge 6 mm
- Batch
- 150 pcs
Cut with common-line pairs to halve the pierce count.
Gasket / shim set
- Material
- Spring Steel
- Size
- Ø120 × 0.5 mm
- Key callouts
- ID/OD ±0.05 mm, no heat discolouration
- Batch
- 3,000 pcs
Small-diameter holes below 1.2 × thickness are punched, not lased.
Battery busbar
- Material
- Spring Steel
- Size
- 180 × 30 × 2 mm
- Key callouts
- Contour ±0.08 mm, hole ±0.05 mm
- Batch
- 2,000 pcs
Copper is cut on the fibre laser with a reflective-material head; not every shop can run it.
No drawing yet? Build one in the browser.
Set the metal, dimensions and features, watch the 3D model update as you type, then switch to the 2D sheet to add dimensions and tolerances. Download it or send it straight to us with your RFQ.
What We Need to Quote CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel
- GeometrySTEP or IGES for the 3D model, plus a PDF drawing if you have tolerance callouts. A dimensioned sketch is enough to start.
- MaterialThe exact Spring Steel grade and condition — temper, heat-treat state or hardness. If you are not sure, tell us the function and we will suggest one.
- QuantityPrototype count and the expected annual volume. Both change how the part is made and therefore what it costs.
- TolerancesWhich features are critical. Everything else runs to our standard tolerance, which is what keeps the price sensible.
- FinishSurface treatment, cosmetic requirements, and any faces that must be masked.
- DocumentsWhether you need a material certificate, dimensional report, FAIR or PPAP with the shipment.
Missing something from the list is not a problem — send what you have. We will come back with the specific questions rather than a generic form.
Other Metals for CNC Waterjet Cutting
Other Processes for Spring Steel
Send the drawing, the Spring Steel grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most Spring Steel cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel?
Achievable tolerances for Spring 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.
What is CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel and how is it done?
CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel refers to abrasive waterjet cutting erodes metal with a high-pressure abrasive stream, with no heat-affected zone. Applied to Spring Steel — high yield strength and elastic recovery — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Waterjet Cutting Spring Steel?
Laser-cut Spring Steel thickness depends on the alloy and its reflectivity; we tune the fiber source and assist gas accordingly.
What surface finish is achievable on Spring Steel with CNC Waterjet Cutting?
Laser cutting leaves a clean cut face on Spring Steel with a small heat-affected zone; most parts need little secondary finishing.