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Water Jet Cutting

Precision Cutting With No Heat-Affected Zone

At Crenshaw Die & Manufacturing, our CNC water jet cutting services deliver pinpoint accuracy, clean edges, and the ability to cut almost any material without heat distortion. Using a 60,000 psi pump and a 6′ × 12′ cutting bed (72″ × 144″), we can handle both prototypes and production runs efficiently.

Why Choose Water Jet Cutting?

Water jet cutting offers several unique advantages over laser or plasma cutting:

  • No Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) – maintains material integrity and properties
  • Pinpoint accuracy with clean, burr-free edges
  • Fast setup – no tooling required, making it ideal for prototyping
  • Material flexibility – cuts metals, plastics, composites, glass, and more
  • Wide thickness range – from thin foils up to 10 inches thick
  • Cost efficiency for prototypes, low- to mid-volume runs, and short lead times

Our Capabilities

CapabilityDetails
Cutting Pressure60,000 psi intensifier pump
Bed Size6′ × 12′ (72″ × 144″)
Thickness RangeFrom 0.025″ up to 10″ thick
AccuracyHigh precision, tight tolerance cutting
MaterialsAluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, copper, brass, plastics, composites, stone, glass, more
File CompatibilityDXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, PDF, and other CAD formats

Unlike standalone machine shops, Crenshaw combines machining with metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, forming, and water jet cutting under one roof. This saves customers:

  • Time – fewer vendor transfers and shorter lead times
  • Cost – reduced shipping, setup, and administration
  • Risk – single accountability for quality and delivery

Our CNC machining supports critical industries:

  • Aerospace & Defense – brackets, housings, lightweight structural parts
  • Medical Devices – surgical instruments, precision housings
  • Industrial & Energy – tooling supports, machine components
  • Transportation – automotive linkages, safety components

Water Jet Cutting FAQs

What materials can you cut with water jet?
We can cut nearly any material — metals, plastics, composites, glass, and stone — without altering their structural properties.
We cut materials from 0.025″ to 10″ thick using our 60,000 psi water jet system.
Unlike laser cutting, water jet cutting does not create heat-affected zones, making it better for materials sensitive to heat or requiring structural integrity.
Yes — because no tooling is required, water jet cutting is ideal for prototypes and short-run projects with fast turnaround.
Yes — parts cut on our water jet can move directly into forming, machining, or assembly within our facility.