Altemp Alloys offers precision waterjet cutting services for exotic and high-temperature alloys, backed by over 45 years of metal supply expertise. This cold - cutting process allows for high-precision cuts on hard-to-machine materials without compromising integrity. With no heat-affected zone and minimal mechanical stress, customers working with high-performance metals like Inconel, titanium, Hastelloy, and stainless steel can rely on Altemp to deliver clean, accurate, cost-effective cutting services, reducing waste, streamlining fabrication, and supporting fast turnaround.
Benefits of Waterjet Cutting
Altemp's in-house abrasive waterjet cutting service delivers clean, cold-cut edges on exotic alloys - with no heat-affected zone, no thermal distortion, and no compromise on the mechanical properties your specification demands.
This process is especially effective when working with aerospace-grade metals, where even minor structural changes can affect safety, performance, or compliance. Our waterjet cutting services for exotic alloys allow customers to get their parts to spec quickly, efficiently, and within tolerance.
Customers rely on waterjet cutting because it offers clean edges, tight tolerances, and material versatility. Below are some key advantages of using Altemp’s waterjet cutting capabilities:
● Cold cutting process eliminates heat-affected zones
● Maintains structural integrity of specialty alloys
● High dimensional accuracy with minimal kerf loss
● Cuts complex shapes and contours with no tooling required
● Reduces material waste and rework
● Ideal for prototypes, production parts, and short runs
This level of accuracy is essential when working with aerospace-grade and nickel-based materials.
Waterjet Cutting for Nickel-Based Alloys
Many of the materials stocked by Altemp, such as Inconel 625, Inconel 718, and Inconel X-750, fall into the category of nickel-based alloys. These metals are widely used in aerospace, defense, and high-temperature environments, and they often present cutting challenges due to their toughness and resistance to machining.
Our waterjet cutting for nickel-based alloys allows these materials to be cut precisely without introducing heat-related stress or deformation. The process is compatible with sheet and plate allowing customers to request custom cuts for near nets shapes, reducing machining time. We also provide waterjet cutting services for Hastelloy X, Titanium 6-4, and Stainless Steel alloys — giving customers a single source for cutting across our full product line.
Industries We Serve with Waterjet Cutting
The versatility of waterjet cutting for alloys makes it valuable across a range of high-performance sectors. From prototyping to final production, our services support tight tolerances and complex part geometries across industries such as:
● Aerospace: structural components, brackets, heat shields, and engine parts
●Defense: armor panels, mounts, and equipment frames
●Power Generation: turbine components, insulation panels, and support structures
●Space Systems: launch vehicle parts, satellite frames, and shielding
Altemp’s experience in aerospace makes us especially qualified to support waterjet cutting for the aerospace industry, where precision and reliability are non-negotiable.
Why Choose Altemp Alloys for Waterjet Cutting?
For more than four decades, Altemp Alloys has been a trusted distributor of high-performance metals and alloys. Our team has hundreds of years of combined experience sourcing and processing materials for critical applications. We know the unique challenges that come with cutting, forming, and fabricating exotic alloys—and we’ve built our services around solving them.
With the addition of waterjet cutting services for alloys, customers can consolidate sourcing and cutting through a single partner. Our facility in Orange, California, is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:D certified, CMMC Level 2 and we are ITAR registered to support secure projects in the defense and aerospace sectors.
If your next project requires precision cutting on aerospace-grade or high-performance alloys, we’re ready to help. Altemp Alloys offers reliable, accurate waterjet cutting for alloys with fast lead times and responsive customer service.
Ready to get started? Request a Quote for your next waterjet cutting project, or call our team at 714-279-0249 (local) / 800-227-8103 (toll-free) to discuss material specs, tolerances, and lead times. As an ISO 9001:2015, AS9100:D, CMMC Level 2, and ITAR-registered supplier, Altemp Alloys is ready to deliver precision-cut aerospace, defense, and power generation-grade alloys — fast.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waterjet Cutting
What is waterjet cutting used for in alloy fabrication?
Waterjet cutting uses high-pressure water mixed with abrasive to precisely cut hard, high-performance alloys like Inconel, titanium, and Hastelloy into custom shapes and sizes. It's commonly used to fabricate structural components, brackets, and parts for aerospace, defense, and power generation applications without compromising material integrity.
What materials can Altemp Alloys waterjet cut?
Altemp Alloys provides waterjet cutting services for Inconel, Hastelloy X, titanium, stainless steel, and cobalt alloys in sheet and plate form. This cold-cutting process works well on exotic, high-temperature metals that are difficult to machine using conventional saw or laser cutting methods.
Is waterjet cutting better than laser cutting for exotic alloys?
For many exotic alloys, waterjet cutting is preferred over laser cutting because it's a cold process with no heat-affected zone, preventing thermal distortion, warping, or changes to material properties. This makes it ideal for aerospace-grade metals where structural integrity and tight tolerances are critical.
Does waterjet cutting damage aerospace-grade alloys?
No. Waterjet cutting is a cold-cutting process, meaning it doesn't generate the heat that can weaken or warp aerospace-grade alloys. Because there's no heat-affected zone, the material's mechanical properties, strength, and dimensional accuracy remain intact, making it safe for critical aerospace and defense components.