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Overview

Precision Advanced Manufacturing delivers fast, accurate cutting with the capacity and consistency required for demanding programs. Our operation is built to handle complex geometries, tight tolerances and high part volumes without slowing downstream processes.

We support high-speed, high-accuracy cutting with rapid same-day quoting and expedited turnaround to keep programs moving. Our operation includes nine advanced waterjet systems with dynamic head cutting capable of holding tolerances to ±0.005″, alongside fiber laser cutting that achieves precision down to ±0.002″.

Automated, lights-out production and optimized nesting maximize throughput and minimize material waste, while both cold and thermal cutting options allow us to process a wide range of materials and thicknesses. All work is performed under AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR-certified quality systems, ensuring consistent, compliant results.

  • Rapid same-day quoting and expedited turn-around times
  • Nine advanced waterjet systems, including Dynamic head cutting to hold tolerances of ±0.005″
  • Fiber laser cutting achieves tight tolerances down to ±0.002”
  • Automated, lights-out cutting with optimized nesting for speed and minimal waste
  • Cold and thermal cutting options for different materials and thicknesses
  • Certified to AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR

Types of Cutting

Types

  • Non-Abrasive Waterjet Cutting

    Non-abrasive waterjet cutting is ideal for precisely cutting softer materials such as foam, rubber and textiles. This process pumps water at extremely high pressures through a ruby, sapphire or diamond opening. The water stream moves at a velocity of almost twice the speed of sound, granting exceptional cutting capabilities.

  • Abrasive Waterjet Cutting

    Adding abrasive particles to the stream of water facilitates cutting of very hard and thicker materials, including steel and most metals.

  • CO2 Laser Cutting

    CO2 laser cutting uses an electrically stimulated gas mixture to generate a highly focused beam of infrared light. This beam is directed through a series of mirrors and a focusing lens onto the material surface, melting or vaporizing it with extreme precision. CO2 lasers excel at cutting non-metals and thinner gauge sheet metal, delivering clean edges and intricate detail.

  • Fiber Laser Cutting

    Fiber laser cutting channels light through a fiber optic cable to produce a beam with a much shorter wavelength and higher energy density. This makes fiber lasers especially effective for cutting metals — including steel, aluminum and copper — at faster speeds and greater thicknesses than CO2 systems, with lower operating costs and minimal maintenance.

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    Materials

    Materials for CNC Waterjet & Laser Cutting

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    Wide Range of Materials

    • Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Bronze Alloys (Waterjet: up to 12” Laser: up to ½”)
    • Stainless Steel (Waterjet: up to 12” Laser: up to ½”)
    • Titanium (Waterjet: up to 12” Laser: up to ¼”)
    • Inconel / Super Alloys (Waterjet: up to 12” Laser: up to ¼”)
    • Carbon Steel (Waterjet: up to 12” Laser: up to ½)
    • Composites (Fiber, Carbon, Kevlar) (Waterjet: up to 8”)
    • Glass / Stone / Ceramic (Waterjet: up to 6”)
    • Rubber / Foam / Plastics Waterjet: up to 12”

    Laser Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting: Choosing the Right Process

    Laser cutting is a thermal process that uses focused gas laser light to cut flat metal sheets and acrylics, handling materials like steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper and bronze alloys. It achieves tight tolerances down to ±0.002″ on thin gauge materials with a narrow kerf of just .015″, and produces polished edges on stainless and aluminum. However, because it’s a heat-based process, cut edges exhibit a heat affected zone that can cause metallurgical changes — something to factor in when secondary processing is required. Laser cutting is best suited for thinner materials, with a max range of about ½” on stainless steel and ¼” on aluminum.

    Waterjet cutting takes a fundamentally different approach, using high-pressure water and abrasive to cut without generating heat. This non-thermal process can handle virtually any material — including metals, stone, glass, marble and composites — at thicknesses up to 12″. Accuracy ranges from ±0.005″ to ±0.030″ depending on thickness, and all materials come out with a sandblasted edge finish. While waterjet is the more versatile option for material range and thickness, laser cutting offers faster speeds and finer detail on thinner metals, making the two processes highly complementary under one roof.

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    how it works

    1. Connect with an Expert

      Share prints, specs, and timelines

    2. Get a Tailored Quote

      Receive a detailed manufacturing plan with pricing and lead time

    3. Launch Production

      Move seamlessly from prototype to full-rate manufacturing with certified quality

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    Frequently asked questions

    • What kinds of materials does Precision Advanced Manufacturing work with?

      Precision Advanced Manufacturing can cut virtually any material. We handle stainless steel, ballistic/armor plating, carbon steel, rubber, composites, red metals, granite, marble, honeycomb, mylar laminates, exotic metals…almost everything, except tempered glass and beryllium copper. See a more complete listing here, or contact us for additional information about your specific requirements.

    • Does Precision Advanced Manufacturing work with CAD files?

      Yes. Precision Advanced Manufacturing uses an advanced CAD/CAM system to receive and interpret your digital datasets in most standard file formats.

    • How accurate are laser and waterjet cutting techniques?

      Our laser cutting machines can hold tolerances of +/-.002″ with repeatability within +/-.001″. Our abrasive waterjet machines can hold tolerances within +/-.005″.

    • How big is the Precision Advanced Manufacturing facility?

      The Precision Machining & Fab facility is approximately 52,000 square feet.

    • Does Precision Advanced Manufacturing work with oversize materials?

      Yes. Our laser cutting machines can handle material up to 96″ x 240″ and up to 1″ thick. Our abrasive waterjet machines can handle material up to 96″ x 240″ and up to 10″ thick.

    • What is Dynamic Waterjet cutting, and does Precision offer this?

      Yes. Precision Advanced Manufacturing is proud to offer the new Dynamic Waterjet technology, and we’re one of only a few facilities in the world with a double-head machine. Dynamic Waterjet cutting virtually eliminates taper using sophisticated, 5-axis computer-controlled cutting heads. Contact Precision Advanced Manufacturing for more information about the benefits of Dynamic Waterjet technology.

    • Can Precision Advanced Manufacturing cut bulletproof and explosion proof materials?

      Yes. The advanced Dynamic Waterjet cutting technology available at Precision Advanced Manufacturing is perfect for hard-to-cut materials like carbon-fiber composites, kevlar, and other exotic materials.

    • Does Precision Advanced Manufacturing do consultations?

      Absolutely. Our courteous and knowledgeable staff is available to help you with all of your material cutting requirements. Please call us at (888) 538-9287 to schedule an appointment at your convenience.

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