Fabricating
What processing does your project require? AquaJet Services does a lot more than just waterjet cutting—we are a full-scale fab shop with the necessary tools and skills to take care of all of your metal fabricating needs. Our team is comfortable with technical drawings, and over half of the employees are equipped with computers and CAD software. Rest assured that we will thoroughly read and understand your drawings so that your finished products meet your design intent.
Welding
Skilled welding is the core of our fabrication shop. Our welding services include MIG welding as the all-purpose workhorse, TIG welding for precise or delicate parts, and a hand-held laser fusion welder that excels when heat distortion is a concern. Whether you need MIG, TIG, or laser, we give you welds that are as smooth and clean as they are strong.
Shearing and Saw Cutting
Beyond waterjet cutting, we can shear steel up to 12 feet wide x 1/2″ thick, and we can saw cut metals with cross-sections up to 24″ x 30″. Structural shapes in high quantities can be accurately cut in our saw with an automatic feeder.
Drilling and Tapping
We have multiple ways to drill and tap holes, including conventional drill presses and milling machines. Our pneumatic tapping arm provides a flexible alternative, especially for large parts. We can use the waterjet to place undersized holes with pinpoint accuracy, then finish them with the tapping arm.
Plate Rolling
We have multiple plate rollers for rolling sheet and plate. This means we can tackle anything from tight-diameter work to plates up to 96” wide.
Pressbrake Forming
We combine our knowledge of sheet-metal CAD and waterjet cutting with our CNC press brakes to create accurate formed sheet metal parts. We have a 12’ x 250-ton CNC press brake for heavy bending projects. Our second machine, a 6’ x 60-ton CNC press brake, handles smaller, more precise work with faster cycle times.
Beveling
Although waterjets are versatile bevelers, we can often bevel more cost-effectively with dedicated beveling tools. On straight edges we can cut bevels up to 2” wide x 60°, and on curved edges we can cut bevels up to 1/2” wide. We can bevel steel, stainless steel, and other metals.
Machining
We are actively growing our machining capabilities. Currently we have a CNC 3-axis milling machine alongside several manual mills and lathes. If your project includes machining outside our in-house scope, we can outsource to one of our trusted vendors.
Laser Marking
Need to mark your part with a part number? Although it’s not suitable for large artwork, our 30-watt laser etcher makes part marking quick and easy. It has a 6” diameter work area.