Metal Shop Guide

11 shops · Los Angeles and area

Waterjet cutting in Los Angeles

Cutting metal, stone, glass and rubber with no heat. What file to send and what to ask.

  • 11shops listed
  • 2list a certification
  • 7take small jobs
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11 shops

Miller Gasket Company

San Fernando 31 km

  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Tool and die
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Laser and waterjet cutting, die making and custom parts production for automotive, electronics and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
six axis 3D laserswater jet cutting systems+1
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1961 View shop

TEKH20

Van Nuys 28 km

  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication

Waterjet cutting, milling, metal fabrication and design services for inventors and architectural and aerospace projects, from single pieces to production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Waterjet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
3 services View shop

Waterjet Natural Cutting

Chatsworth 37 km

  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Machining

Provides waterjet cutting, CNC machining and reverse engineering for aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and architectural customers.

Certs
AS9100
Equipment
Waterjet
Jobs
Prototypes
2 services View shop

Wilmington Iron Works

Wilmington 31 km

  • Machining
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Welding
  • +2

Machining, waterjet cutting, welding and fabrication for industrial, marine, construction and decorative projects, including propeller shaft repair.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Vertical turret latheHorizontal boring mill+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1920 View shop

Metal Products Engineering

Los Angeles 6 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Machining
  • +5

Contract manufacturer of metal stampings, dies and sheet metal parts, offering waterjet cutting for aerospace, medical and other industries.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
121 Ton Aida110 Ton Komatsu+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1940 View shop

Jay Manufacturing

North Hollywood 24 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Machining
  • Bending
  • +4

Custom metal stamping, machining, forming and waterjet cutting for aerospace, automotive, medical and signage customers.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100
Equipment
water jet machine
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1944 View shop

Utility Specialized Metals

Sun Valley 23 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +5

Industrial sheet metal fabrication, waterjet cutting, forming, welding and installation, including handrails, stairs, platforms and machine guards.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Waterjetpress brakes
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1952 View shop
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +6

Provides machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, cutting and finishing for industrial customers, from prototypes through production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
5 axis milling centersCNC turning centers+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
9 services View shop

Wolf Glass and Metals

Manhattan Beach 24 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Welding
  • +5

Custom architectural metalwork, railings, furniture and glass elements for homeowners, architects, builders and hospitality spaces.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
8 services View shop

La Paloma Fine Arts

Sun Valley 24 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Custom art fabrication, welding, waterjet cutting and finishing for artists, cultural institutions and governmental organizations.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
4 services View shop

CMJ Technologies

Sun Valley 24 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabrication shop offering waterjet cutting, welding, sheet metal work, and custom fences and gates.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1979 View shop

Before you call

Waterjet cutting: the short version

Cutting shapes with a thin stream of water and abrasive, with no heat.

When you need it

  • Thick metal plate
  • Parts that must not warp or harden from heat
  • Stone, glass, rubber and gaskets
  • Blanks for later machining

What to send the shop

  • A DXF or DWG file
  • Material and thickness
  • Quantity
  • Edge finish needed

Typical lead time

Cut parts from a clean file can be fast. Ask each shop for its date.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    What is the largest sheet and thickest plate you cut?

  2. Q2

    Do you supply the material?

  3. Q3

    Can you machine or bend the parts after?

Questions

Waterjet cutting FAQ

What waterjets do Los Angeles shops run?

Metal Products Engineering uses an OMAX Maxiem 1515 waterjet machining center. American Turnkey Fabricators in Vernon lists waterjet cutting too.

Can a waterjet cut gaskets?

Yes. Miller Gasket Company in San Fernando lists precision water jet cutting.

Waterjet or laser?

Laser is faster on thin sheet. Waterjet suits thick plate, mixed materials and parts that must stay cool.

Good to know

  • Thick plate cuts slowly. Ask for a price per part, not per hour.
  • Say if you need clean edges with no taper.

Need waterjet cutting done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Los Angeles shops that do it.