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Waterjet CuttingTulsa, OK.

OMAX 80X · 13′×7′ Table · Zero Heat-Affected Zone
The largest waterjet table in the Tulsa region. Cuts virtually any material without heat, stress, or metallurgical change.

13′×7′
Table Size
±0.005″
Tolerance
Heat-Affected Zone
4″
Max Thickness
Our Waterjet Capability

No Heat. No Stress.
No Compromise.

Cherry Creek Machine runs an OMAX 80X abrasive waterjet with a 13-foot by 7-foot cutting table — the largest waterjet envelope available at any machine shop in the Tulsa region. We cut virtually any material: steel, aluminum, titanium, hardened tool steel, carbon fiber, composites, rubber, foam, glass, stone, and ceramics.

The defining advantage of waterjet over laser and plasma is simple: zero heat-affected zone. The cut is made by a high-pressure stream of water and abrasive garnet — no heat generated, no metallurgical change to the material, no hardening at the edge, no warping. The part that comes off the table is the same material as the plate that went on it.

13×7
Foot Cutting Table
Largest waterjet envelope in the Tulsa region
±0.005″
Tolerance
Precise cuts on complex geometry
Heat-Affected Zone
No thermal stress, warping, or edge hardening
4″
Max Thickness
Thick plate, stacked sheets, heavy materials
Why Waterjet

Three Reasons Manufacturers
Choose Waterjet Over Laser or Plasma

01
No Heat. No Stress. No Metallurgical Change.

Laser and plasma cutting generate significant heat at the cut edge — enough to alter material hardness, introduce residual stress, cause micro-cracking, and discolor the surface. Waterjet generates zero heat. The material is exactly the same after cutting as before. For hardened steels, titanium, and aerospace alloys where edge integrity matters, waterjet is the right process.

02
The Largest Table in the Region

Our 13-foot by 7-foot table handles plate work that simply won't fit on a standard waterjet. Large structural plates, multi-part nesting on a single sheet, long profiles — if your part is big, we can cut it without compromise. Most shops in the region run 5×10 or smaller. We built for larger work.

03
Cut What Other Processes Can't

Hardened D2 tool steel. Aerospace titanium. Carbon fiber laminate. Thick rubber gasket material. Laminated glass. Ceramic tile. Waterjet cuts materials that are impossible or impractical for laser, plasma, or EDM. If you have an unusual material or a process you've been told can't be done locally, talk to us.

Materials We Cut

Virtually Any Material.
Any Thickness. Any Geometry.

Metals
All Metals Including Hardened

Aluminum, steel, stainless, titanium, copper, brass, Inconel, hardened tool steels, pre-hardened plate

Composites & Laminates
Aerospace · Industrial

Carbon fiber, fiberglass, G10/FR4, Kevlar laminates, honeycomb panel, phenolic

Plastics & Rubber
Industrial · Sealing

Delrin, UHMW, HDPE, neoprene, silicone, natural rubber, gasket material, foam

Stone, Glass & Ceramics
Specialty Materials

Granite, marble, tempered glass, ceramic tile, porcelain, technical ceramics

Waterjet Equipment

OMAX 80X Specifications

SpecificationDetail
MachineOMAX 80X Abrasive Waterjet
Table Size13′ × 7′ (156″ × 84″) working envelope
Positional Tolerance±0.005″ (±0.127 mm)
Maximum Material Thickness4″ (100 mm) — thicker possible depending on material
Pump PressureUp to 60,000 PSI
CAM SoftwareOMAX Intelli-MAX — full 2D geometry, nesting, pierce optimization
Heat-Affected ZoneZero — cold-cutting process
AbrasiveGarnet — consistent cut quality and edge finish

Planning to add a second OMAX system as capacity demands grow. Contact us to discuss large-volume or ongoing waterjet programs.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

What materials can you cut with your waterjet?
Our OMAX 80X cuts virtually any material — steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, Inconel, brass, copper, HDPE, Delrin, rubber, glass, stone, ceramic, and composite laminates. If a material can be cut, waterjet is often the cleanest way to do it.
What is your waterjet cutting tolerance?
We hold ±0.005″ on most waterjet work. For tighter downstream tolerances, waterjet-cut blanks can be finish-machined on our VMCs or lathes — all under the same roof and one purchase order.
What is the maximum part size you can waterjet cut?
Our OMAX 80X has a 13′ × 7′ cutting envelope and handles material up to 4″ thick. This covers the vast majority of industrial plate and structural cutting needs.
Why use waterjet instead of laser or plasma cutting?
Waterjet produces zero heat-affected zone (HAZ), which means no thermal stress, no metallurgical changes, and no warping near the cut edge. This matters for heat-sensitive alloys, hardened materials, and parts that need tight tolerances after cutting. Plasma leaves a HAZ and rough edge; laser is fast but limited in thickness and material types.
Can waterjet cutting replace a machining operation?
For 2D profiles and flat parts, waterjet cutting is often faster and more economical than milling, especially for thick plate. Complex 3D features still require machining, but waterjet blanks combined with finish-machining is a common and cost-effective workflow.

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