Precision CNC Waterjet Cutting Services
Freedom Fabricators provides abrasive CNC waterjet cutting using an OMAX Maxiem 1530 for precision parts, prototypes, custom fabrication, and repeat production. Waterjet technology can cut a remarkably broad range of materials without creating a heat-affected zone, helping preserve material properties while producing clean, accurate profiles.
OMAX CNC Waterjet Cutting Capabilities
Our Made-in-the-USA OMAX Maxiem 1530 uses advanced CNC programming and abrasive waterjet technology to cut complex shapes accurately across a wide range of materials. The system operates with approximately 50,000 PSI of water mixed with premium garnet abrasive and provides an approximately 5-foot by 10-foot cutting envelope.
With experienced operators and proper project setup, the system is listed on this page as capable of maintaining tolerances of approximately ±0.005 inches while delivering strong edge quality.
Capabilities include:
- Precision abrasive CNC waterjet cutting
- Approximately 5′ × 10′ cutting envelope
- Complex profiles and custom geometry
- Prototype and repeat production work
- Part nesting to improve sheet utilization
- Cutting of metals and many non-metal materials
- Integration with downstream fabrication and inspection
Benefits of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet cutting is a cold-cutting process, which makes it especially useful when heat could affect the material or finished part.
- No heat-affected zone
- Minimal thermal distortion
- No conventional thermal cutting stress
- Broad material compatibility
- Excellent edge quality
- Complex geometry capability
- Efficient material nesting
- Suitable for custom parts and production quantities
Materials We Can Waterjet Cut
One of the greatest strengths of abrasive waterjet technology is its ability to process materials well beyond traditional sheet metal.
Freedom Fabricators lists waterjet capability for:
- Stainless steel
- Mild steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Carbide
- Granite
- Stone
- Marble
- Tile
- Glass
- Plastics
- Lexan / polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- Starboard
- Rubber
- Foam
- Wood
Other materials can be evaluated based on thickness, geometry, tolerances, edge requirements, and project needs.
When Waterjet May Be Better Than Thermal Cutting
Waterjet may be preferable when preserving the original material properties is important, when thermal distortion is a concern, or when the material is not well suited to conventional thermal cutting.
Because the process does not create a conventional heat-affected zone, it can be especially useful for heat-sensitive materials, thicker sections, mixed-material projects, and specialty materials such as stone, glass, plastics, rubber, and composites.
For sheet-metal applications where high-speed thermal cutting is advantageous, Freedom Fabricators also offers CNC laser cutting. The best process depends on the material, thickness, geometry, edge requirements, tolerance, and production goals.
CAD/CAM, Nesting, and Production Efficiency
Our CAD/CAM services connect digital drawings and part geometry to the waterjet cutting process. CNC programming and part nesting help improve repeatability, maximize material utilization, and reduce unnecessary scrap.
This workflow supports both one-off custom components and repeat production where consistent geometry and material efficiency matter.
Industries We Serve
Our CNC waterjet capabilities support a wide range of applications, including:
- Aerospace
- Industrial manufacturing
- Construction
- Architectural fabrication
- Marine applications
- Equipment manufacturing
- Custom manufacturing
- Specialty material processing
Why Choose Freedom Fabricators for CNC Waterjet Cutting?
Freedom Fabricators combines OMAX waterjet technology with CAD/CAM programming, machining, bending, welding, finishing coordination, and inspection.
Customers can move a waterjet-cut component directly into additional fabrication without managing multiple vendors. This coordinated workflow helps maintain continuity from digital design through the finished part.
Explore our complete metal fabrication services or contact Freedom Fabricators to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions About CNC Waterjet Cutting
What materials can Freedom Fabricators cut with waterjet technology?
Our listed waterjet capabilities include stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, brass, copper, carbide, granite, stone, marble, tile, glass, plastics, Lexan/polycarbonate, polypropylene, starboard, rubber, foam, wood, and other suitable materials.
How accurate is CNC waterjet cutting?
The OMAX Maxiem 1530 is listed on this page as capable of maintaining tolerances of approximately ±0.005 inches with experienced operation and appropriate project setup. Actual tolerance requirements should be reviewed for each material and part.
Does waterjet cutting create a heat-affected zone?
No. Abrasive waterjet is a cold-cutting process, so it does not create the conventional heat-affected zone associated with thermal cutting methods.
What size material can the OMAX Maxiem 1530 accommodate?
The system provides an approximately 5-foot by 10-foot cutting envelope. Material type, thickness, geometry, and project requirements still need to be reviewed for each job.
When should I choose waterjet instead of laser cutting?
Waterjet may be preferable when heat sensitivity, thermal distortion, material type, material thickness, or specialty material requirements make cold cutting advantageous. Our CNC laser cutting service may be the better choice for other sheet-metal applications.
Can waterjet cutting support prototypes and production work?
Yes. CNC programming and nesting support custom parts, prototypes, and repeat production while helping improve consistency and material utilization.
What fabrication steps can follow waterjet cutting?
Depending on the project, waterjet-cut components can continue into machining, bending, welding, finishing, or inspection through Freedom Fabricators’ broader fabrication workflow.
Have a Material That Is Difficult to Cut?
Send Freedom Fabricators the material type, thickness, drawing, dimensions, tolerance requirements, and quantity. Our team can determine whether CNC abrasive waterjet cutting is the right process for your project.