Materials

The waterjet is capable of cutting most materials. Material MUST be flat. Below is a list of common materials.

Ask us a question at info@portlandwaterjet.com, or look through our FAQ.

Metal

  • Aluminum

  • Brass

  • Bronze

  • Iron

  • Copper

  • Stainless Steel

  • Mild Steel

  • Tool Steel

  • Hardened Steel

  • Tin

  • Titanium

  • Many others…

Brittle

  • Plate Glass

  • Art Glass

  • Ceramic Tile

  • Limestone

  • Granite

  • Marble

  • Plexiglass/Acrylic

  • Polycarbonate

  • Polyethylene

  • Polyurethane

  • PVC

  • Vinyl

Soft

  • Foam

  • Rubber

  • Plastic (UHMW, HDPE, etc)

  • Laminates (With Exceptions)

Natural materials require discretion.

  • Leather

  • Hard Wood

  • Plywood

  • Porcelain


Machine Specs and Tolerance

  • Maximum Part Envelope of 55” x 100”

  • Maximum Material Thickness of about 4”

  • Typical Tolerance +/- 0.010”

  • Smallest diameter 0.040”

Quoting/File Format

Please include these in all RFQs:

  • Design file — .dxf, .dwg, .ai, .pdf is preferred

  • Material Type and Thickness

  • Quantity

  • Desired Timeline


STOCK MATERIALS

Material stocked in 24” x 48” sheets. Thickness range from 1/16” - 3/4”

Typically can supply material not stocked

  • AL6061

  • AL5052

  • SS304

  • A36

  • Brass