Waterjet Cutting Services
Our waterjet cutting capabilities deliver clean edges, tight tolerances, and no heat-affected zones, making them ideal for prototypes and production parts alike.
Yongshuo
Waterjet Cutting Capabilities
Our waterjet cutting services combine material versatility, precision, and scalability in a single manufacturing process. Whether you’re producing a one-off prototype or a full production run, we can accurately cut complex profiles and detailed features across metals, composites, plastics, glass, stone, and other challenging materials.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Tolerance | Up to ±0.1 mm |
| Material Thickness | Up to 150 mm |
| Minimum Feature Size | 1.0 mm or greater, depending on material thickness |
| Edge Quality | Smooth, Burr-Minimized |
| Kerf Width | Approx. 0.8–1.2 mm |
| Production Volume | Prototype to High Volume |
| Lead Time | As Fast as 3 Days |
Materials for Waterjet Cutting
One process. Virtually any material. Precision results.
Explore Yongshuo's Waterjet Cutting Operations
From prototype parts to large production runs, Yongshuo delivers reliable waterjet cutting services backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities and experienced engineering support. Our facility is equipped to handle a wide range of materials, geometries, and production volumes while maintaining consistent quality and fast turnaround times.
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What to Expect from Waterjet-Cut Parts
Waterjet cutting produces accurate profiles, clean edges, and minimal material distortion. Depending on the material type, thickness, and design geometry, certain characteristics may be visible on the finished part.
Design Guidelines for Waterjet Cutting
Following a few simple design guidelines can help improve cut quality, reduce production costs, and ensure a smoother manufacturing process.
Minimum Feature Size
Avoid designing features that are smaller than the material thickness whenever possible. Larger features improve cutting accuracy and edge quality.
Internal Corners
Waterjet cutting naturally produces a small internal radius. For critical corners, allow for a slight radius rather than requiring perfectly sharp internal edges.
Hole Size Recommendations
For best results, hole diameters should generally be larger than the material thickness. Extremely small holes may affect accuracy and cutting efficiency.
Part Spacing
When nesting multiple parts on the same sheet, adequate spacing helps maintain edge quality and prevents interference during cutting.
Material Thickness Considerations
Thicker materials may result in slightly wider kerf widths, more visible edge striations, and longer cutting times. Design tolerances should reflect the material thickness being used.
Simplify Complex Geometry
Unnecessary small details, sharp transitions, and excessive contours can increase cutting time and cost. Simplified geometry often improves manufacturability without affecting functionality.
Applications of Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet cutting is widely used across industries that require precise profiles, clean edges, and the ability to process thick, heat-sensitive, or difficult-to-machine materials.
How Your Waterjet Order Gets Made
Upload Your Design
Submit CAD files and project requirements.
Engineering Review
Receive free manufacturability feedback from our engineering team.
Instant Quotation
Get pricing based on material, geometry, quantity, and finishing requirements.
Production
Parts are manufactured using advanced CNC waterjet cutting equipment and quality-controlled processes.
Inspection & Delivery
Every order undergoes inspection before shipping to ensure consistent quality.
Waterjet Cutting Quality Assurance
Reliable parts start with reliable processes. Every project is supported by engineering review, material verification, and inspection procedures to help ensure consistent quality from prototype to production.
- Engineering Review Before Production
- Material Verification & Traceability
- Dimensional Inspection
- ISO-Certified Quality Management Systems
With years of experience and ISO-certified waterjet cutting fabrication facilities, we complete every project to the highest quality standards. Choose Yongshuo for accurate, custom waterjet cutting parts built to your specifications.
Available Documentation: Material Certificates, Inspection Reports, CoC, and FAI.
FAQs
Waterjet cutting is a precision cutting process that uses a high-pressure stream of water and abrasive media to cut materials without generating heat. Because it is a cold-cutting process, it avoids thermal distortion, material hardening, and edge discoloration commonly associated with other cutting methods.
Known for its versatility, waterjet cutting can process metals, composites, glass, stone, rubber, foam, and plastics while maintaining excellent edge quality and dimensional accuracy. This makes it an ideal solution for complex parts, heat-sensitive materials, and applications requiring clean, precise cuts.
We accept most common CAD and drawing formats, including STEP, STP, DXF, DWG, IGES, and PDF files. For the fastest quoting process, we recommend submitting 2D vector files such as DXF or DWG whenever possible.
Typical waterjet cutting tolerances are up to ±0.1 mm, depending on part geometry, material type, and thickness. For critical dimensions, our engineering team will review your requirements and recommend the most suitable manufacturing approach.
The maximum cutting thickness depends on the material being processed. Waterjet cutting is particularly effective for thick metals, composites, rubber, foam, glass, and stone. Contact our team with your project requirements for specific thickness recommendations.
Absolutely. Waterjet cutting is a cost-effective option for prototypes because it does not require custom tooling and supports fast design iterations. It is also easily scalable for low-volume and production manufacturing.
Lead times vary based on part complexity, material availability, quantity, and secondary operations. Standard projects can often be completed in as little as a few days, while larger production orders may require additional time.
Yes. In addition to waterjet cutting services, we offer CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, bending, welding, assembly, and a wide range of surface finishing options, allowing you to source complete parts from a single supplier.