VT machining provides CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium for customers who need accurate, repeatable Titanium components. Because Titanium is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible, corrosion resistant, we adapt the process to suit — controlling the variables that matter for this alloy.
Process Data for CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium
| Cutting speed at 10 mm | ~120 mm/min |
|---|---|
| Cutting speed at 25 mm | ~38 mm/min |
| Profile tolerance | ±0.1 mm; edge taper <0.05 mm with taper compensation |
| Heat-affected zone | None |
Shown for Grade 5 Titanium, the most common Titanium grade we see for CNC Waterjet Cutting. Typical values for Grade 5 Titanium, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
CNC Waterjet Cutting Capability for Titanium
- No heat-affected zone
- Thickness to 150+ mm
- Tolerance ±0.1 mm
- Any-metal capability
Titanium material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Laser Cutting Titanium page.
How CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium Works
A focused fibre-laser beam melts and blows material from the Titanium 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 Titanium
| 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 Titanium
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 Titanium. 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 Titanium 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 Titanium
Customers order CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium 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 Titanium Parts for CNC Waterjet Cutting
Illustrative examples of CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium 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.
Control panel face
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- 400 × 300 × 1.5 mm
- Key callouts
- Cutout position ±0.10 mm, no dross on visible face
- Batch
- 600 pcs
Cut with nitrogen so the edge takes powder coat without secondary grinding.
Bracket blank
- Material
- Titanium
- Size
- 250 × 120 × 4 mm
- Key callouts
- Contour ±0.10 mm, bend-relief notches
- Batch
- 800 pcs
Bend reliefs cut in at the same time so the press brake does not tear the corner.
Battery busbar
- Material
- Titanium
- 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 Titanium
- 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 Titanium 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 Titanium
Send the drawing, the Titanium grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium?
Achievable tolerances for Titanium 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.
Why is Titanium a good choice for CNC Waterjet Cutting?
Titanium is high strength-to-weight, biocompatible, corrosion resistant, which makes it well suited to CNC Waterjet Cutting. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Titanium cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Can VT machining make custom Titanium parts to my drawing?
Yes. Titanium 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.
Which industries use CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium parts?
CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Titanium components are required.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Waterjet Cutting Titanium?
Laser-cut Titanium thickness depends on the alloy and its reflectivity; we tune the fiber source and assist gas accordingly.