Waterjet Cutting

What Waterjet Cutting does

Waterjet Cutting Inc. is a privately held, founder/owner-operated precision waterjet cutting service provider headquartered at 2711 Karsten Court SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company operates four Flow Waterjet machines — including the Mach500 described as the industry's most robust waterjet — with pressure capabilities of 40,000 to 87,000 psi, table sizes from 48"x48" up to 7'x13', and the ability to cut materials up to 12 inches thick across metals, carbon fiber, G-10, glass, ceramics, stone, plastics, foam, and wood. It offers both water-only cutting (for soft materials like gaskets, foam, paper, and food) and abrasive cutting (with garnet for harder materials), and complements this with in-house mill/lathe machining, welding, and sand-blasting under a one-stop-shop model.

The business sells quote-based job work — no minimums, no recurring contracts — via direct phone (505-842-9500), web inquiry, and shipping of finished parts. Pricing is determined by setup, material, programming complexity, and machine cycle time. Customers span individual homeowners, artists and custom knifemakers, commercial flooring and signage contractors, movie/film production, and government/defense — the last under an ITAR certification that permits work with Department of Defense and related entities (partner logos include Leidos and Sandia). Downstream finishing (sheet metal bending, coatings, markings) is offered through strategic partnerships rather than in-house capex.

The company runs with a lean team of six: Owner Nick Blatt (B.S. Electrical Engineering, Texas Tech; 20+ years in manufacturing management and machining), Production Manager Alex Herrera (with the company since 2008), Shop Foreman Steven Pruitt (since 2014), Office Manager Rachelle Maxwell (2024), and Waterjet Operators Jahir Cervantes and Kevin Schmidt (2024). Marketing is minimal — relying on the project Showcase gallery, Facebook/Instagram presence, and on-site customer testimonials — and there are no disclosed funding rounds, investors, or public revenue figures.

Name

Waterjet Cutting

Legal name

Waterjet Cutting Inc.

Website

https://waterjetcuttinginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waterjet Cutting Inc. is an Albuquerque-based precision waterjet cutting service provider operating four Flow Waterjet machines (including the Mach500) to cut up to 12-inch-thick materials for individual homeowners, artists, commercial contractors, and ITAR-certified defense clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Waterjet Cutting Services

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Precision waterjet cutting
• Custom fabrication services
• Industrial machining services
• Abrasive waterjet cutting
• ITAR certified cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterjet Cutting Services: Core revenue stream from precision waterjet cutting services. Pricing is quote-based and determined by project set-up, material type, programming complexity, and machine cycle-time. The company offers no minimum project requirements, making services accessible to all customer segments. Both water-only cutting (for soft materials) and abrasive cutting (for hard materials) are offered as separate service options.
2. Machining and Fabrication Services: In-house secondary operations including milling, lathe machining, welding, and sand-blasting services offered as part of a one-stop-shop approach. These services complement waterjet cutting and generate additional revenue while providing faster turnaround and lower costs for customers requiring complete fabrication.
3. Low Cost Material Supply: Availability of low-cost or no-cost materials depending on job scope. The company maintains a vast inventory of materials from completed jobs and offers discount pricing to customers, creating a secondary revenue stream through material upselling while reducing waste.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waterjet Cutting Inc. provides precision custom waterjet cutting services using four Flow Waterjet machines (including the Mach500) operating at 40,000 to 87,000 psi, cutting materials up to 12 inches thick across metals, ceramics, glass, carbon fiber, G-10, plastics, stone, wood, foam, and carpet. The company complements cutting with in-house mill and lathe machining, welding, and sand-blasting to deliver finished parts directly to customers on a quote-based, no-minimum-order basis. Services are sold direct to a mix of government/defense, commercial, artist, and individual customers with pickup or shipping fulfillment.

Product overview

Waterjet Cutting Inc. is a precision waterjet cutting service provider offering a unified suite of cutting and finishing services. The core offering consists of waterjet cutting services using four Flow Waterjet machines (including the Mach500) with two specialized cutting modes: water-only cutting for soft materials and abrasive cutting for hard materials. Supplementary in-house machining services (mill, lathe, welding, sand-blasting) and strategic partnership-enabled finishing processes (sheet metal bending, coatings, markings) complete the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Waterjet Cutting Services Precision custom waterjet cutting using four Flow Waterjet machines (including the Mach500) capable of pressures from 40,000 to 87,000 psi, with table sizes up to 7' x 13' and cutting thickness up to 12 inches across metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, stone, wood, carbon fiber, and G-10. Sold direct to government, defense, commercial, artist, and individual customers on a quote-based, no-minimum basis.
• Water-Only Cutting Waterjet cutting without abrasive particles, used for soft materials including gaskets, foam, plastic, paper, disposable diapers, insulation, cement board, automotive interiors, carpets, and food products. Served through the same four-machine Flow Waterjet fleet on a quote-based, no-minimum basis.
• Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Abrasive waterjet cutting using garnet and other abrasive particles mixed with the water stream for cutting hard materials including metals, ceramics, and stone. Offered as a separate cutting mode on the same Flow Waterjet equipment with pressures up to 87,000 psi.
• In-House Machining and Fabrication Services Supplementary in-house machining and fabrication services including mill and lathe machining, welding, and sand-blasting to deliver a one-stop-shop approach for faster turnaround and lower costs. Sold alongside waterjet cutting on the same project basis for customers needing complete part finishing.
• Sheet Metal Bending, Coatings, and Markings Additional finishing processes offered through strategic partnerships including sheet metal bending, coatings, and markings for completed waterjet cut parts, extending service capabilities beyond core in-house operations. Sold as part of bundled project quotes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cut materials up to 12 inches thick
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aqua-ResearchminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• Auto-GlassminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• BetatronminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• Business-EnvironmentsminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• CuriaminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• Endean-SignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignage company that appears to be a customer partner for commercial signage projects. Partner logo displayed on website.
• FCIminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• Highway-SupplyminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• IdealminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• IsletaminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• JB-HendersonminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• Leather-WranglersminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• LeidosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense and technology contractor. Partner logo displayed on website suggesting customer or referral relationship in government/defense sector.
• Mountain-WestminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• MVSSminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• ProsserforgeminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• RidgelineminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• RTCminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• SandiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLikely refers to Sandia National Laboratories, a major government research facility in Albuquerque. Partner logo displayed suggesting work relationship or customer partnership.
• SceyeminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• StarminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• TLCminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• UNMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of New Mexico. Partner logo displayed suggesting educational or research partnership, potentially including student projects or workforce development.
• VerusminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• UPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Parcel Service. Strategic partnership for shipping and delivery of finished parts to customers.
• Wicked-EdgeminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• Zeon-SignsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignage company partner for commercial signage projects. Partner logo displayed on website.
• AMRIminorOthersPartner company shown in partner logo section. Nature of partnership not specified in source material.
• Sheet Metal Bending/Coating PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnerships to offer sheet metal bending, coatings, markings and other processes not offered in-house, extending service capabilities beyond core waterjet cutting.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SendCutSend: On-demand custom cut parts service primarily using waterjet, laser, and plasma cutting. Directly comparable because they target similar customers (individuals, hobbyists, small businesses, and contractors) with quote-based cutting services and ship parts nationwide, competing head-to-head with Waterjet Cutting Inc. for the long-tail customer segment.
• Xometry: Digital manufacturing marketplace offering on-demand waterjet cutting services among other processes. Directly comparable because they serve the same customer need—precision waterjet parts with quote-based pricing—but at much larger scale via an online platform rather than a single regional facility.
• Fictiv: On-demand manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and other fabrication services. Comparable because they enable customers to source precision waterjet parts through an online quote-to-order workflow, competing for engineering and product-team buyers that might otherwise contact a regional shop.
• Hubs: Digital manufacturing platform offering waterjet cutting services through a network of vetted suppliers. Comparable because they offer the same core service—precision waterjet cutting—but via a tech-enabled marketplace with instant online quoting, directly competing for the same SMB and individual customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• OMAX Corporation: Leading manufacturer of abrasive waterjet cutting machines used across the industry. Comparable as the upstream equipment vendor in the same technology category—while not a direct service competitor, OMAX defines the equipment ecosystem in which Waterjet Cutting Inc. operates.
• Protolabs: Large digital manufacturing services company offering CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and waterjet cutting. Comparable as an incumbent offering waterjet services as part of a much broader manufacturing services portfolio, though at significantly larger scale and with more automated quoting than a single-shop operator.
• Shape Technologies (Flow International): Parent company of Flow International, manufacturer of the Flow Mach500 waterjet system used by Waterjet Cutting Inc. Comparable as the maker of the specific equipment platform the subject company operates and as a broader waterjet technology incumbent.
• KMT Waterjet: Manufacturer of high-pressure waterjet cutting systems and components serving industrial cutting applications globally. Comparable as a competing equipment vendor in the waterjet technology category that defines the supply-side alternatives available to service shops like Waterjet Cutting Inc.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WaterjetCuttingInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/waterjetcuttinginc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waterjet-cutting-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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