Certified Metal Fabrication since 1996

Waterjet and Plasma Cutting Services

Waterjet and plasma cutting from our shop in Jeffersonville, Indiana, near Louisville, for parts shipped across the Midwest and beyond.

5-axis waterjetFlow Mach 500 with a 13′ x 6.5′ cutting envelope, one of the largest in the region

Up to 12″ thickDepending on material and tolerance

20′ x 8′ plasma tableESAB high-definition plasma for carbon steel up to 2.5″

No heat distortionWaterjet is a cold cut, so edges need little cleanup

Since 1996 Founded as Badd LLC; part of Heumann Environmental since 2013

We cut parts from steel plate, stainless, aluminum, rubber, glass and composites on our 5-axis Flow Mach 500, one of the largest waterjet tables in the region. Waterjet cuts without heat, so there is no warping or hardened edge, and it handles material up to 12″ thick, depending on material and tolerance. For carbon steel plate, our high-definition plasma table cuts up to 2.5″ on a 20′ x 8′ bed. Send a DXF, DWG or STEP file and we’ll quote it.

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See Our Equipment

Equipment and Capabilities

Waterjet Cutting Services

5-axis waterjet

Flow mach 500

Cutting envelope

13′ x 6.5′

Maximum thickness

12″

Accuracy

Up to ±0.001” (±0.025 mm)

Pressure

94,000 psi (6,500 bar) for faster cuts

3D and bevel cutting

5-axis cutting for complex geometries, angles, and countersinks

When waterjet is the right choice

Heat-sensitive or hardened materials that can’t take a torch or laser

Thick plate where a laser can’t cut and plasma leaves too much bevel

Nonmetals such as rubber gaskets, plastics, glass and composites

Beveled edges for weld prep, cut in one pass with no grinding

Materials we cut

Review our materials of construction

Recent work

Recent cutting work

Fiberglass rings cut on the waterjet in the Heumann Environmental, Jeffersonville shop.

Custom cut camera mounts for transportation industry customer.

intalling the camera mount and electrical box assemblies

Plasma

Plasma Cutting for Carbon and Stainless Steel

For carbon and stainless plate, our high-definition plasma table is the faster, lower-cost option when edge finish is less critical.

Heumann Environmental plasma table mid-process as it to cuts steel bracket plates from a single sheet of ¼” steel

High-definition plasma

ESAB Precision Plasmarc 362 HD

Cut area

240″ x 96″ (20′ x 8′)

Maximum carbon steel

2.5″

Maximum stainless steel

1.25″

Minimum hole sizes

MATERIAL THICKINESS

MIN. HOLE

0 to 1/4″

3/8″

1/4 to 3/8″

1/2″

3/8 to 1/2″

5/8″

1/2 to 5/8″

3/4″

5/8 to 3/4″

7/8″

3/4 to 7/8″

1″

Choosing between cutting methods

Waterjet vs. Plasma vs. Laser Cutting

	Waterjet	Plasma	Laser
Heat	Cold cut, no heat-affected zone	Hot cut, heat-affected edge	Hot cut, small heat-affected zone
Thickness	Up to 12″ thick depending on material and tolerance	Up to 2.5″ carbon steel	Best on thinner sheet
Materials	Nearly any metal or nonmetal	Conductive metals only	Most metals, some nonmetals
Edge finish	Smooth, little cleanup	Some dross and bevel	Very clean on thin material

We run waterjet and plasma in-house. Not sure which fits your part? Send the drawing and we’ll recommend one.

Etching

Etching and Layout Marking

We can etch directly on our waterjet and plasma tables, so parts arrive marked and ready for the next step.

Layout lines

Drill marks

Scoring for cuts or welds

Part identification

Position references

Aluminum panels etched with installation guides. These panels are a part of a modular floodgate system.

Replacement Parts and Machine Shop Support

Replacement Parts

We cut replacement parts from your drawing or from a worn sample.

Machine Shop

Forming & Assembly

Blanks for Machine Shop

We cut blanks so your CNC time goes to finish work.

FAQ

Cutting questions

What file formats do you accept?

We work with DXF, DWG, SolidWorks (.SLDPRT), STEP and PDF files. If you don’t have a CAD file, a hand sketch works too. Even a drawing on a napkin is enough for us to get started.

What is the thickest material you can cut?

It depends on the material and the tolerance your part needs. Our waterjet can cut material up to 12″ thick, but how close we can get to that limit depends on how hard the material is and how much variation in tolerance your part allows. Send us the material and tolerance, and we’ll tell you what’s realistic.

How do I choose between waterjet and plasma?

It comes down to the material and the edge you need. Plasma only cuts conductive metals, and plasma-cut edges need some cleanup. Waterjet cuts nearly any material and leaves the cleanest edge, so we recommend it when edge quality matters. For carbon or stainless plate where some cleanup is acceptable, plasma is a good fit.

What is your typical lead time, and do you take rush jobs?

Most jobs are completed in two to three weeks, depending on our current workload and material availability. Rush orders are available for an additional fee. Let us know your deadline when you request a quote.

Do you ship outside the Louisville area?

Yes. We ship cut and formed parts to customers across the Midwest and beyond, including Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

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