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Waterjet Cutting Services

Precision Waterjet Cutting Services in Rapid City, SD

At Elite Fabz & Design, we offer professional metal fabrication with advanced waterjet cutting technology. If you’ve been searching for local waterjet cutting services or need precise, distortion-free cuts for your custom projects, our upgraded waterjet table delivers superior results when compared with traditional methods such as plasma cutting.

We specialize in handling everything from prototypes to large-scale production, ensuring clean edges, tight tolerances, and no heat damage, making us a perfect fit for manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and artistic design. Our team combines years of experience in welding, metal fabrication, plasma cutting, and CAD design to bring your ideas to life with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.

What Is Waterjet Cutting and How Does It Solve Your Fabrication Challenges?

If you’ve ever dealt with warped materials from heat-based cutting or struggled with intricate designs that traditional tools can’t handle, waterjet cutting is the solution. This innovative process uses a high-pressure stream of water mixed with abrasives to slice through virtually any material with extreme precision. Unlike plasma or laser cutting, it avoids heat-affected zones (HAZ), preventing distortion, cracking, or weakening of the material. 

This makes it ideal for:

  • Complex Geometries: Cutting detailed shapes, holes, and patterns without compromising quality.
  • Delicate Materials: Preserving the integrity of heat-sensitive alloys or composites.
  • Thick or Thin Stock: Effortlessly handling materials from thin sheets to up to 6 inches thick, no special tooling required.
  • Versatile Applications: From industrial parts to custom artwork, it's a game-changer for projects where accuracy matters most.

Common Problems we Solve for Clients Every Day

  • Reducing Material Waste
  • Speeding Up Production Times
  • Matching Low Tolerances, As Tight As ±0.005 Inches

What Can We Create with Our Waterjet Cutting Capabilities?

Our state-of-the-art waterjet table opens up endless possibilities for custom fabrication. Some services tailored to our Rapid City clients include:

Prototypes and Unique Projects

Rapid turnaround on one-off pieces or small batches, designed to your exact CAD specifications, great for inventors, engineers, or startups testing new ideas.

Custom Signs, Artwork, and Decor

Intricate metal signs, personalized keychains, sculptures, or architectural elements cut from metal, stone, or composites for businesses, homes, or events.

Industrial Components

Precision parts for machinery, brackets, flanges, or enclosures that require bevel cuts up to 59 degrees for seamless assembly.

Replacement or Repair Parts

Quick fabrication of hard-to-find items, ensuring a perfect fit without the limitations of older cutting methods.

Prototypes and Unique Projects

Rapid turnaround on one-off pieces or small batches, designed to your exact CAD specifications, great for inventors, engineers, or startups testing new ideas.

Custom Signs, Artwork, and Decor

Intricate metal signs, personalized keychains, sculptures, or architectural elements cut from metal, stone, or composites for businesses, homes, or events.

Industrial Components

Precision parts for machinery, brackets, flanges, or enclosures that require bevel cuts up to 59 degrees for seamless assembly.

Replacement or Repair Parts

Quick fabrication of hard-to-find items, ensuring a perfect fit without the limitations of older cutting methods.

Materials We Can Cut with Waterjet Technology

  • Steel
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Brass
  • Titanium
  • Rubber
  • Foam
  • Plastics
  • Glass
  • Ceramic
  • Stone
  • Granite
  • Tile
  • More!

Whether you’re a local fabricator dealing with tight deadlines or a designer pushing creative boundaries, our waterjet services integrate seamlessly with our existing welding and plasma capabilities for full-service solutions.

Why Choose Waterjet Cutting at Elite Fabz & Design?

Elite Fabz Technician inspecting material before waterjet cutting
  • Superior Precision: Achieve tighter tolerances and cleaner edges, reducing the need for secondary finishing.
  • No Heat Damage: Eliminate warping, hardening, or discoloration, essential for high-value materials.
  • Greater Versatility: Cut at angles up to 59 degrees and handle thicker materials (up to 6 inches) without setup changes.
  • Complex Designs Made Easy: Perfect for nested parts or intricate patterns that plasma struggles with.
  • Eco-Friendly and Safe: Minimal waste, no hazardous fumes, and lower energy use compared to heat-based methods.
  • Expert Integration: Our CAD design pros optimize your files for waterjet, while our welding and fabrication team handles post-cutting assembly.

If you’re tired of plasma’s limitations, like rough edges or material stress, our waterjet cutting services deliver the high-quality results your project demands.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterjet Cutting

To help you decide if waterjet cutting is right for your project, here are answers to common questions.

Pricing depends on material, thickness, and complexity.  Chat with our team of experts to get a free quote on your project!

While actual project timelines are dependent on scope & scale, most jobs are completed in 1-3 days, with rush options available for urgent needs.

Absolutely, send us your CAD file, and we’ll review it for feasibility at no cost.

Waterjet cutting works best with heat-sensitive or thick materials where it can preserve the materials strength and finish.

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