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Micro Water Jet Cutting Quotes

  • Ideal for Intricate Designs
  • High Cutting Accuracy & Tight Tolerances
  • Production-Grade Repeatablity
Quotes for 25+ Manufacturing Processes.
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Micro Water Jet Cutting Quotes

Fathom delivers high-quality parts to its customers using the latest in micro water jet cutting machinery. Use Fathom for your time-sensitive, highly complex, high-precision, or short production run related projects. Fathom will meet your deadlines and requirements.

Materials Considered for Micro Water Jet Quotes / /

Micro water jet cutting can be used with a wide range of materials. Plastics, glass, ceramic, rubber, silicone and laminated materials can all be used in the micro water jet cutting process. Materials available for use in micro water jet cutting include:

  • Aluminum
  • Steel
  • Titanium
  • Inconel
  • Brass
  • Tool steel
  • Composites

Micro Water Jet Cutting Specifications and Tolerances Considered when Quoting / /

Micro water jet cutting is ideal for intricate designs that require high cutting accuracy and tight tolerances. Materials with a thickness of 0.0005” to 0.5” can be manufactured using micro water jet cutting. Tolerances between 0.0005” to 0.005” are achievable.

Material Thickness Tolerance Kerf Part Volume Set Up Cost Lead Time ** Notes
MICROCUT™ .0005″ – 0.5″ 0.0005″ – 0.005″ 0.009″, 0.011″,  0.0196″ 1 to 5,000 Low 6-8 days Metal, glass, plastic, stone, rubber, Kevlar, laminates, carbon fiber, ceramics, etc.

*Inner radius should be 75% of material thickness. Outer Radius should be material thickness plus Inside bend radius.
**Dependent on geometry, volume and material: 24hr Expedite options available

Micro Water Jet Cutting Quote Times / /

Take advantage of Fathom’s SmartQuote online platform and receive a quote within 1 hour, usually within 24 hours. Do you need a micro water jet cutting quote, or would you like to learn about another manufacturing service? Fathom’s micro water jet cutting lead times are as follows:

  • Parts as fast as 5 days

Metal Fabrication Machines Used by Fathom / /

Fathom’s manufacturing network is powered by over 530 machines, including mills, lathes, presses, press brakes, turret punches and additive systems. Fathom’s has equipment dedicated to metal prototype fabrication, including lasers, waterjet machines, finishing tools, autodeburring, 4 slide machines, multi-slide machines, press brakes, 300-ton presses, 22-ton presses, wire EDM machines, seely slide forming tools and 35-ton blanking presses.

Fathom’s services include not just micro water jet cutting but hybridized services that leverage micro water jet fabrication. Would you like to include micro water jet cutting as part of a complex project? Fathom can deliver. A recent case study is listed below where Fathom delivered 20,000 parts in 27 days using 55+ tools, including metal prototype fabrication services:

Case Study //

Real Customers. Real Results.

A customer came to Fathom with a complex project that spanned the technologies and processes of rapid production—and needed it done fast. Fathom delivered.

20,000 Parts // Within 27 Days
55+ Tools to Injection Mold 15,000 Parts First Article in 2 Weeks
15,000

55+ Tools to Injection
Mold 15,000 Parts

First Article in 2 Weeks

3,000+ 3D Printed Parts
3,000

3,000+ 3D
Printed Parts

2,000+ Metal Fabricated Parts
2,000

2,000+ Metal
Fabricated Parts

Hybridized Services Used //

3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing—PolyJet, SLS, MJF.

DFM Analysis + CAD Mods.

CNC Machining. Laser Cutting.

Stamping. Die Cutting. Post-Opp Drilling.

24-hour Turnaround Urethane Casting.

Injection + Compression Molding.

Model Finishing. Insert Assembly.

Advanced Project Management.

Fathom’s Locations for Micro Water Jet Cutting / /

Fathom has 2 US-based locations that offer water jet cutting, offering nationwide coverage to the entire United States. Fathom’s advanced prototyping and manufacturing services include water jet cutting, CNC machining, chemical etching, metal 3D printing, and more. We have provided over 200,000 quotes to leading US companies and are ready to provide you with a quote today.

Locations include:

COLORADO
7770 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
ISO 9001:2015
ITAR

NEW YORK
1920 Slaterville Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
ITAR

Micro Water Jet FAQs / /

Q: Is Fathom ISO certified?

A: Fathom’s certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, and ISO 13485:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom ITAR certified?

A: Yes, Fathom is ITAR certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom AS9100:2016 certified?

A: Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom NIST 800-171 certified?

A: Yes, Fathom’s certifications include NIST 800-171. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: What are micro water jet cutting services?

A: Micro water jet cutting services are manufacturing services use micro water jet cutting technologies.

Q: How does micro water jet cutting differ from water jet cutting?

A: Micro water jet fabrication utilizes water jet cutting techniques. Unlike water jet cutting, micro water jet cutting can machine flat parts in thicknesses ranging from 0.001″ to 0.125″.

Q: How does water cut metal?

A: Water jet cutting technology uses a high-pressure pump to force water through a nozzle which creates cuts in metal.

Q: Can water cut steel?

A: Yes, water can cut steel.

How to Get a Micro Water Jet Quote / /

Need a quote on micro water jet cutting for your next project? Use Fathom’s SmartQuote application for a fast quote on any file.

Manufacturing Locations Across National Time Zones
Manufacturing Locations Across National Time Zones
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HEADQUARTERS

1050 Walnut Ridge Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
ISO 9001:2015
AS9100:2016
ITAR

ARIZONA

444 W. 21st St. Ste. 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
ISO 9001:2015
NIST800-171 Compliant
ITAR

COLORADO

7770 Washington St.
Denver, CO 80229
ISO 9001:2015
ITAR

MINNESOTA

13758 Johnson Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304

TEXAS

1801 Rowe Lane
Pflugerville, TX 78660
ISO 9001:2015
AS9100:2016

1513 Sam Bass Rd
Round Rock, TX 78681
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485:2016

CALIFORNIA

620 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
NIST 800-171 Compliant
ITAR

FLORIDA

14000 N.W. 58th Court
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

NEW YORK

1920 Slaterville Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
ITAR

401 W. Shore Blvd.
Newark, NY 14513
AS9100:2016
ISO 9001:2015
ITAR

ILLINOIS

1207 Adams Drive
McHenry, IL 60051
ISO 9001:2015

1401 Brummel Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified

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