Copeland-Gibson large-format waterjet cutting system

PRECISION WATERJET CUTTING · TROY, MI

Precision waterjet.
Complex parts.
Clean cuts.

Keep your project moving. From a single prototype to a full production run, put decades of waterjet experience behind your most demanding parts.

YOUR DRAWING. OUR EXPERTISE. A CLEAR PATH TO PRODUCTION.

ON THE FLOOR / COPELAND-GIBSON
Built for the difficult jobs.
4 systems. 13 heads.Capacity for prototypes and production
Up to 4 in stockMaterial and geometry reviewed per job
Cold cuttingNo heat-affected zone
Quality, documentedExplore our inspection process

01 / ENGINEERED AROUND YOUR PART

A better path from
print to production.

Tight geometry. Difficult materials. A date that matters. Start with the capability your job needs.

02 / KNOW YOUR MATERIAL

Different materials.
The same attention to detail.

Explore edge priorities and application considerations, then send your selected specifications straight to our team.

CONFIGURE YOUR MATERIAL

01 / Select material
02 / Thickness tier

Representative thickness shown. Over ¼–½ in. Exact stock size goes in your RFQ.

03 / Edge priority

Aluminum. Medium thickness tier. Fine edge priority.

MATERIAL STUDY / ALILLUSTRATIVE
EDGE CROSS-SECTION / NOT TO SCALE

Aluminum½ in

Lightweight. Versatile. Ready for the next operation.

Edge finish
Prioritize a smoother cut edge; allow more cutting time.
Material behavior
A fine-cut strategy reduces visible striation. Specify any cosmetic edge or downstream machining allowance.
Tolerance
Reviewed against your drawing. A smoother edge does not establish a tighter dimensional tolerance.
Applications
Fixtures, brackets, base plates, machine components

Include the alloy, temper, and critical dimensions. Preview illustrates the process; final edge quality depends on geometry, thickness, and cut speed.

Quote this material

03 / GET A HEAD START

Complex part?
Clear next step.

Turn rough specifications into an instant planning tier. No email required to explore.

1Stock & batch2Part geometry3Your planning tier

Start with the stock.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRECISION

Precision Crafted
by Experts.

Experience is more than a machine specification. It’s knowing what to ask, what to check, and how to move your project forward.

David BarrettEXPERTISE / 01

CAD/CAM · WATERJET · QUALITY

David Barrett

With Copeland-Gibson since 1980

Dave brings CAD/CAM and waterjet experience dating to 1994. His Oakland Community College coursework in CAD/CAM and CNC supports practical judgment across programming, setup, cutting, and quality control.

CRAFT FOCUS

Resolve the manufacturing questions before the first cut.

Jesse HyattEXPERTISE / 02

CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS · PRODUCTION PLANNING

Jesse Hyatt

With Copeland-Gibson since 2010

Jesse connects customer requirements with CAD/CAM, production planning, and the quality system. His experience spans CNC, computer fabrication, inside sales, and administration.

CRAFT FOCUS

Turn the drawing, deadline, and requirements into a clear production plan.

Raymond HowardEXPERTISE / 03

OWNERSHIP · BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Raymond Howard

Business owner since 1992

A former Deloitte & Touche auditing and consulting partner and past president of the Michigan Association of CPAs, Ray brings financial discipline and a long-term business perspective to the operation.

CRAFT FOCUS

Build the relationships and discipline that repeat manufacturing depends on.

Practical judgment. Personal accountability.Put our experience on your project

PROGRESS IS PART OF OUR DNA

Decades of experience.
Always moving forward.

1937⟶Today

From Detroit manufacturing roots to CNC waterjet in Troy. Explore the people, the process, and the technology that shaped the shop.

Follow the cutting path

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS / FIRSTHAND FEEDBACK

The experience matters as much as the cut.

01 / 10
★★★★★
“Great accommodating team to work with, wish there were more vendors like them!!”
GNGary NeilsonApril 4, 2024

LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT PART.

Bring the challenge.
We’ll find the cut.

Start your RFQ

STEP · DXF · DWG · PDF

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