What ACP Waterjet does

ACP Waterjet is a privately held U.S. contract manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company operates three integrated precision-manufacturing service lines: waterjet cutting (cold-cutting capability up to 4 inches thick with no heat-affected zones, taper of 0.005" or less), laser cutting (aluminum, stainless, nickel alloys, titanium, and steel up to 0.625" thick, with tolerances of ±0.010" on profiles and ±0.005" on holes), and sheet metal bending (up to 96 inches in length with ±1 degree angle tolerance). ACP Waterjet serves more than 500 engineers and fabrication teams nationwide, positioning itself as a single-source supplier for cutting and forming needs rather than a traditional job shop requiring RFQ back-and-forth.

The company's technological backbone is the OxQuote online ordering platform (order.acpwaterjet.com), which enables customers to upload CAD files and receive instant pricing and lead times for any of the three service lines. This self-serve digital layer is complemented by phone support at (800) 951-5127 and email quoting at [email protected] for complex or non-standard orders. A secondary service location in Woburn, MA extends geographic reach, and the company holds a BBB business accreditation.

ACP Waterjet operates a transaction-based revenue model with no minimum order quantities and a pay-as-you-go billing cadence. Customers are acquired primarily through the company's website and online quote system, with marketing emphasizing speed ("parts in days, not weeks") and one-stop convenience as the core differentiators against traditional contract manufacturers. The company has publicly stated a 2034 vision to reach $100 million in revenue and 200 team members, implying significant multi-year scaling from its current 11–50 employee base. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, and growth is being driven by digital channel expansion, multi-service bundling, and footprint extension within the U.S. market.

Name

ACP Waterjet

Legal name

ACP Waterjet Inc.

Website

https://acpwaterjet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACP Waterjet is a U.S. contract manufacturer operating waterjet cutting, laser cutting, and sheet metal bending services through its OxQuote instant-quoting platform, serving 500+ engineers and fabrication teams nationwide from facilities in Littleton and Woburn, Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication Services

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Waterjet cutting services
• Laser cutting services
• Sheetmetal bending services
• Custom parts manufacturing
• Quick-turn fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Parts Manufacturing: Transaction-based manufacturing services for waterjet cutting, laser cutting, and sheetmetal bending. Customers upload CAD files and receive instant pricing with no minimum order quantities.
2. Online Quote and Order Platform: Self-serve digital ordering through online portal for rapid part quoting and purchasing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ACP Waterjet is a quick-turn contract manufacturer that provides waterjet cutting, laser cutting, and sheetmetal bending services for custom fabricated parts. Customers upload CAD files through the OxQuote online platform to receive instant pricing and lead times, with no minimum order quantities, and parts are shipped in days. The company serves engineers and fabrication teams nationwide from its Massachusetts facilities.

Product overview

ACP Waterjet operates as a quick-turn contract manufacturer offering three integrated manufacturing services: waterjet cutting (cold-cutting up to 4" thick), laser cutting (precision cutting up to 0.625" thick for steel), and sheet metal bending (up to 96"). All three services are accessible through the OxQuote online platform, which allows customers to upload CAD files, receive instant pricing and lead times, and place orders digitally—creating a unified digital experience across the physical manufacturing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waterjet Cutting Services Cold-cutting waterjet service for precision part manufacturing. Processes materials up to 4 inches thick with no heat-affected zones, supporting most metals, composites, and specialty materials such as G10/FR4 (excluding glass). Maximum part size 60x120 inches with minimum hole size of 0.063 inches and taper of 0.005 inches or less. Designed for engineers and fabrication teams needing precision cuts without thermal distortion.
• Laser Cutting Services Precision laser cutting service for aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, and steel. Cuts steel up to 0.625 inches thick, stainless steel up to 0.250 inches thick, and aluminum up to 1.00 inch thick. Tolerances of ±0.010 inches for profile and ±0.005 to ±0.010 inches for holes. Maximum part size 59.5x119.5 inches. Designed for engineers and fabrication teams requiring fast, precise cuts on common metals and select plastics such as acrylic, Delrin, and Teflon.
• Sheetmetal Bending Services Sheet metal bending service with capacity for parts up to 96 inches in length, thickness range of 0.020 to 0.500 inches. Achieves tolerances of ±0.010 inches on part size and ±1 degree on angle. Designed for engineers and fabrication teams needing repeatable, accurate forming of cut parts.
• OxQuote Online Ordering Platform Online platform enabling customers to upload CAD files, receive instant pricing and lead times, and place orders for laser-cut, waterjet-cut, and formed sheet metal parts. Operates 24/7 with a four-step process: upload files, get pricing, choose lead time, place order. Eliminates quote-wait cycles and is targeted at engineers and fabrication teams seeking quick-turn custom parts with no minimum order quantities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ engineers and fabrication teams served nationwide

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• RapidDirect: RapidDirect is an online custom manufacturing service offering CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing primarily serving European and global customers. It is comparable in services and digital model but competes in different geographies.
• Get It Made: Get It Made is a UK-based digital contract manufacturer offering CNC, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication with online quoting. It is comparable in business model and process offerings but operates in a different geography than ACP.

Direct peers

• OSH Cut: OSH Cut is an online custom waterjet, laser, and plasma cutting service with instant quoting and no minimum order quantities. It is a very close direct peer to ACP in target market, services, and digital-first GTM motion.
• Xometry: Xometry is an online marketplace for on-demand custom manufacturing including CNC, waterjet, laser cutting, and sheet metal fabrication. It directly competes with ACP Waterjet for the same engineer/buyer persona using a digital instant-quoting model.
• SendCutSend: SendCutSend is an online custom parts manufacturer specializing in laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and sheet metal bending with instant online quoting and no minimum orders — the closest direct competitor to ACP in business model, services offered, and target customer.
• Fictiv: Fictiv operates a digital manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing. It directly competes with ACP for digital-first buyers of custom fabricated parts across similar industries.
• Protolabs (Hubs): Protolabs and Hubs provide rapid custom manufacturing including CNC, sheet metal, and injection molding with online quoting. It competes with ACP for the same quick-turn custom parts customer, though with broader process coverage and global footprint.

Emerging players

• Paperless Parts: Paperless Parts provides SaaS for job shops to digitize quoting and quoting workflows. While not a direct competitor, it powers similar digital quoting capabilities for sheet metal and cutting shops, representing both a competitive threat and a potential technology partnership for ACP.
• Wayken Rapid Manufacturing: Wayken Rapid Manufacturing provides rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing including CNC, sheet metal, and finishing services with online quoting. It is comparable in offering and target customer (engineers needing quick-turn parts) but operates primarily out of Asia.
• Online Metals: Online Metals is an e-commerce platform for purchasing raw metal and plastic materials with cut-to-size options. It overlaps with ACP's small-order, digital-first buyer persona, though it primarily sells material rather than finished custom parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACPWaterjet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acp-waterjet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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