CNC Waterjet https://cncroi.com Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:44:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://cncroi.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-logo-2017-web-32x32.jpg CNC Waterjet https://cncroi.com 32 32 65343886 Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication II https://cncroi.com/mastering-cnc-digital-fabrication-ii/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:44:48 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=59650 It has been a crazy few months, from getting CWB certified and doing some real custom metal fabrication to starting MasterCAM University so I can get into CNC mills and lathes… programming through production. Around all of this, I’m also launching my second book in the Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication series I plan to […]

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Why CNCROi.com Isn’t Just a Laser Shop https://cncroi.com/cncroi-com-isnt-just-laser-shop/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:52:49 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55778 Running CNCROi.com is kind of like running a circus — except instead of juggling flaming swords, I’m juggling CNC laser, CNC router, CNC waterjet, CNC plasma, and 3D printing technologies while trying not to slice, melt, or blast anything unintentionally. Most shops pick a lane: they’re a “laser shop” or a “plasma cutter” or they […]

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Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication: My Newest Book! https://cncroi.com/mastering-cnc-digital-fabrication-newest-book/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:39:49 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55727 Over the years, I’ve authored a number of books, mostly focused on CNC design and fabrication. But none of them have come close to the scope and depth of Mastering CNC and Digital Fabrication: The Ultimate Practical Guide to CNC Routing, Laser Cutting, Plasma, Waterjet, 3D Printing, and Welding. This one is different — not […]

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Underwater Metal Signs: Waterjet Cut 11ga 316SS #4 Finish https://cncroi.com/underwater-metal-signs-waterjet-cut-11ga-316ss-4-finish/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:42:36 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=55469 At CNCROi.com, the team dove into an exciting project involving the waterjet cutting of underwater metal signs, specifically using 316 stainless steel in 11 gauge. For those keeping track, 11 gauge measures just over 1/8 inch (around 3 mm), sitting almost perfectly at that thickness. It’s interesting because 10 gauge would be slightly thicker and 12 […]

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Custom Metal Grills: 12 ga 304 Stainless Steel 2b https://cncroi.com/custom-metal-grills-12-ga-304-stainless-steel-2b/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:12:53 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=53158 Let’s waterjet cut some custom metal grills using 304 stainless steel, with 2b finish that’s sanded after production. There are many ways for CNCROi.com to cut out these custom metal grills but the waterjet was the best tool for this particular project. The advantage of waterjet cutting stainless steel is that it’s a cold cut […]

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Custom Spotlight Awards: CNC Waterjet, Laser, Router & 3D Printed https://cncroi.com/custom-spotlight-awards-cnc-waterjet-laser-router-3d-printed/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:19:01 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=52089 Making custom spotlight awards this year was a similar process to those I made last year, but we used different materials and processes to help make sure that there were as few simularities as possible between the “old” and “new” ones. Here’s the processes CNCROi.com used to make the custom spotlight awards for last year. […]

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Custom Distilling Stencil: Waterjet Cut 304SS 2B Finish https://cncroi.com/custom-distilling-stencil-waterjet-cut-304ss-2b-finish/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:56:07 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=47877 Need a custom distilling stencil? CNCROi.com makes those… this time we’ll use waterjet cutting through 304 stainless steel using 2B finish. If you are wondering what a custom distilling stencil is, it’s something you (in this case), use a propane torch to brand your barrel heads with. Although we could have lasered this custom distilling […]

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Waterjet Cutting a Steel Part: 11 ga 2B 304 Stainless Steel https://cncroi.com/waterjet-cutting-steel-part-11-ga-2b-304-stainless-steel/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:09:56 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=45415 Waterjet cutting a steel part from 11 ga (~1/8″) 2B 304 stainless steel is something CNCROi.com has done a lot of over the past few years, for small intricate details where heat may become an issue, it’s the perfect CNC platform for the project. The nice thing about waterjet cutting a steel part is the […]

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Custom Business & Institutional Options https://cncroi.com/custom-business-institutional-options/ Wed, 10 May 2023 03:21:23 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=42413 CNCROi.com has years of experience across a variety of materials and applications, so this will be just a short summary of videos to give you an idea of what we can do for your business or government / institution when it comes to custom fabrication. Custom Business & Institutional Options: Custom Rubber Stamps Whether you […]

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Generational Banks Business https://cncroi.com/generational-banks-business/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:32:30 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=42299 As I continue down my journey of creating generational banks for my on-demand business over at SandboxRanch.com, you can see how the evolution of processes, optimized after every production run, has bared fruit not just for that business but also CNCROi.com. Before we delve too deeply into those endless amount of very positive changes, let’s […]

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Custom Cottage & Home Options https://cncroi.com/custom-cottage-home-options/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:16:25 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=41872 If you have a cottage or a home and want something custom but not quite sure what can be “custom”, I hope this gives you an idea of what CNCROi.com can produce for you. As with everything at CNCROi.com, these are just ideas, meaning if you want a different material, wood species or any other […]

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Custom Jeep Stencil: Waterjet Cutting https://cncroi.com/custom-jeep-stencil-waterjet-cutting/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 02:48:35 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=41578 When it comes to a custom jeep stencil, CNCROi.com can make then however you like using any design and material profile you can imagine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg7wasENHd4/ Custom Jeep stencils are a popular trend among Jeep enthusiasts who want to personalize their vehicles with unique designs and graphics, and CNCROi.com can make them at any size, design […]

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Waterjet Cut Stainless Steel Stencil https://cncroi.com/waterjet-cut-stainless-steel-stencil/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:09:44 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=41161 Waterjet cut stainless steel stencil making has a cleaner finish than plasma but at a higher price point, there is no perfect machine, just optimal for the given application at CNCROi.com. The major advantage to waterjet cut stainless is that it’s a cold process, meaning we don’t have issues with thin stainless steel related to […]

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Winery Barrel Head Stencil: Waterjet Cutting 304SS https://cncroi.com/winery-barrel-head-stencil-waterjet-cutting-304ss/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:05:20 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=37843 Let’s make a winery barrel head stencil by waterjet cutting 304 stainless steel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYGiJYik0b8/ There is nothing that beats the durability of stainless steel, especially when it comes to applications such as this winery barrel head stencil that will be spray painted and blasted with propane to brand custom barrels for eons to come. For […]

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Steel Barrel Head Stencil https://cncroi.com/steel-barrel-head-stencil/ Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:05:03 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=37605 Custom steel barrel head stencil production at CNCROi.com can be made out of any thickness you want, but in this case, it’s 12 ga or roughly 1/8″. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldiadecIMKo/ We make quite a few custom steel barrel head stencils for customers around the world, both in stainless steel and polycarbonate, it really depends on the end-application […]

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Custom Cutting Stone: Waterjet’ing Marble https://cncroi.com/custom-cutting-stone-waterjeting-marble/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:07:16 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=34347 Custom cutting stone, any type of stone, can be done at CNCROi.com including a whole host of other materials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYD0vB8lSvU/ In this case, we’ll waterjet cut marble, custom cutting stone is the same process regardless of type, I just thought marble would be a great way to start exploring the options that CNCROi.com makes possible […]

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Custom Wine & Spirits Branding https://cncroi.com/custom-wine-spirits-branding/ Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:11:19 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=32814 CNCROi.com can make a variety of custom wine & spirits branding solutions using advanced tooling and machinery in the shop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-idkUWEOXeI/ My company doesn’t only work with wine and spirit businesses but also individuals looking for a custom bar piece or wall display related to their lifestyle choices. When it comes to custom wine & […]

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Custom Spray Paint Stencil: 14 Gauge 304 SS https://cncroi.com/custom-spray-paint-stencil-14-gauge-304-ss/ Tue, 12 May 2020 01:04:28 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=32184 There are many options when it comes to making a custom spray paint stencil material wise, so while CNCROi.com is waterjet cutting this one out of 14 ga, 1.6 mm, 0.06″ 304 stainless steel, it isn’t the only material we can cut to make your own stencil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA1SC61tp3s/ CNCROi.com has produced a lot of custom […]

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Custom Steel Barrel Stencil: CNC Waterjet Cut https://cncroi.com/custom-steel-barrel-stencil-cnc-waterjet-cut/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:06:43 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=31726 Custom steel barrel stencil production can be made by CNCROi.com in any shape, size, design or material. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEDJyj24G_8/ The advantage that CNCROi.com offers you as a customer is absolute and total flexibility, we aren’t stuck using only one machine, we have 4 different ones and counting which means we can optimize our production to  your […]

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Custom Steel Song Lyrics Sheet https://cncroi.com/custom-steel-song-lyrics-sheet/ Wed, 25 Dec 2019 05:25:16 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=31274 Custom steel song lyrics sheet using cut out metal makes for a wonderfully unique gift for yourself or somebody you care about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9dkteuy9No/ The custom steel song lyrics sheet was cutout with the following: Someone Like You By Van Morrison Ive been searching a long time For someone exactly like you Ive been traveling all […]

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Custom Metal Barrel Stencil https://cncroi.com/custom-metal-barrel-stencil/ Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:35:01 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=31249 Making a custom metal barrel stencil is a great way to brand a whole production run at the distillery or winery quickly, efficiently and it can be used with both spray paint or, preferably, a propane torch right on the wood barrel top. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhwwm4DgLSA/ Metal is such a wonderful material to work with for so […]

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Targeted Material Focus: Wood https://cncroi.com/targeted-material-focus-wood/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:19:19 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=30131 CNCROi.com works across a lot of materials, wood, plastics, metals, leathers and stuff even I don’t quite know what it is. You might think it’s easy jumping from one material to another but it actually entails unique challenges from getting the RIGHT suppliers, having the RIGHT equipment and developing the RIGHT processes to do work […]

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Custom Drink Coasters: Any Material or Design https://cncroi.com/custom-drink-coasters-material-design/ Wed, 08 May 2019 15:19:31 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=29864 CNCROi.com can make custom drink coasters, any material using any design including fonts and imagery. Absolute flexibility across materials and designs is possible due to our on-demand approach towards custom fabrication and manufacturing of items for our clients. This custom anodized aluminium coaster for instance IS CUSTOM, it’s 1/8″ 3 mm thick with a custom […]

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Custom Stencil Materials: Polycarbonate, Plywood & Mild Steel https://cncroi.com/custom-stencil-materials-polycarbonate-plywood-mild-steel/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:01:33 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=29785 There are a lot of options when it comes to custom stencil materials, let’s review the ones CNCROi.com does the most volume with. Each material has a + and – associated with them, some can be perfect for one application but horrible for another and as such, let’s review the costs and benefits of three […]

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Steel VS Wood: Custom Material Comparison https://cncroi.com/steel-vs-wood-custom-material-comparison/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 22:21:41 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=28877 At first thought, you really couldn’t pick any more different material when doing a material comparison between steel VS wood but due to the unique way CNCROi.com approaches custom production, we can technically do make similar projects using either material. I’m using “steel” to represent general metal in this blog post on purpose of many […]

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Custom Anodized Plates: Jeep Panels to Business Cards https://cncroi.com/custom-anodized-plates-jeep-panels-business-cards/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:37:07 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=28770 From custom Jeep panels to business cards, CNCROi.com makes a wide variety of custom anodized aluminium plates for applications for use both underground and in the air. Anodized aluminium is really a wonderful material, it’s light weight, available in a large variety of colors and incredibly durable! Unlike screen or vinyl printed tags, these will […]

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Custom Steel BBQ Tags 316SS https://cncroi.com/custom-steel-bbq-tags-316ss/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:46:36 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=28520 When it comes to making custom steel BBQ tags, CNCROi.com can make them out of any gauge (thickness) or shape but in this case, they are made using 316 stainless steel as they will be used near the ocean. Unlike what you may think, even 316 stainless steel will corrode over time, just like 304 […]

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CNCROi.com 316 Stainless Steel Logo https://cncroi.com/cncroi-com-316-stainless-steel-logo/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:28:35 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=28295 CNCROi.com 316 stainless steel logo is now finally reality after thinking about doing something along these lines since I first developed our official logo over a year ago. This was part of a larger custom 316 stainless steel plate job and there was a bit of room on the metal sheet so sticking it on […]

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2018 Favorite Projects https://cncroi.com/2018-favorite-projects/ Sun, 30 Dec 2018 22:38:24 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=28287 As I look back upon 2018’s documentation of my favorite projects of that year, a few stand out immediately. Here are but some of my 2018 favorite projects. Out of the 100+ videos I published online last year across a few of my websites, the first was actually for a website that I’ve learned “on […]

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Custom Fabrication Across Wood, Metal & Plastic https://cncroi.com/custom-fabrication-across-wood-metal-plastic/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:39:03 +0000 https://cncroi.com/?p=27666 When I first began CNCROi.com I couldn’t have imagined that I’d be running a custom fabrication shop across so many materials and processes. It began with a Trotec Speedy 400 flexx with both a CO2 and fiber laser source, from there, through the years, we’ve expanded dramatically in space, equipment and client base. Although our […]

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