Fabrication Equipment
Waterjet Cutting Machine Auctions
KD Auctions runs waterjet cutting machine auctions nationwide, reaching 500,000+ industry contacts for every sale. Whether you're buying or selling, our team handles everything from appraisal through final settlement.
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Who Buys at These Auctions
Metal fabrication shops, stone and glass fabricators, aerospace component manufacturers, job shops cutting composites and exotic materials, and automotive parts manufacturers.
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Fabrication shops upgrading equipment or closing, aerospace facility liquidations, and corporate surplus from manufacturers who have vertically integrated or outsourced cutting operations.
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Consultation & Appraisal
KD assesses your equipment, recommends the right sale path, and provides a realistic recovery estimate. USPAP-compliant appraisals available for lenders and court-supervised situations.
Cataloging & Marketing
Professional photography, detailed specs, and marketing to 500,000+ industry contacts via BidSpotter, email, LinkedIn, and trade publications. Typical marketing period is 2–4 weeks.
Auction & Settlement
Online timed auction closes, buyers coordinate removal within the specified window, and KD delivers a complete financial settlement with full accounting of all proceeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What waterjet brands are most actively bid at auction?
OMAX and Flow are the dominant brands with the most active buyer pools. Jet Edge, KMT, and Bystronic waterjet systems also attract strong bidding. Larger format machines (6'x12' and above) have especially strong demand.
Do waterjet pumps auction separately from the cutting table?
Waterjet systems are typically auctioned as complete systems: pump, table, controller, and ancillary equipment together. Separate pump auctions do occur but are less common. Complete systems achieve the best recovery.
What condition issues affect waterjet auction prices?
Pump hours, orifice and nozzle condition, and overall maintenance history are the key value drivers. Waterjets with low pump hours and recent orifice replacement achieve the best prices. KD Auctions catalogs all known condition details.
How quickly can a waterjet machine be removed after auction?
Waterjet tables are typically large and require crane or rigger removal. Buyers coordinate removal within the 7–14 day removal window specified in the auction terms. Pumps and ancillary equipment can usually be removed by forklift.
Can a waterjet be operated to demonstrate it before the auction?
Yes, KD Auctions schedules inspection days where buyers can see equipment demonstrated. Waterjets that can be run during inspection achieve stronger auction prices than non-demonstrated equipment.
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