Jet Edge Waterjet Systems - the Clear Choice for Glass Cutting Excellence.

Jet Edge waterjet systems deliver smooth edges, precise holes, and consistent results for architectural, industrial, and specialty glass. Engineered to handle complex patterns, laminated panels, and high-volume production with unmatched accuracy, precision, and repeatability.

We Understand the Demands of Cutting Glass

Glass fabricators face unique challenges including edge chipping, crack initiation during piercing, laminated interlayers, and strict finish requirements while also meeting tight tolerances and high-volume production goals. This section explains the most common pain points and how Jet Edge waterjet systems deliver precision, repeatability, and throughput to keep your operation efficient and productive.

Pain Point: Edge Chipping and Micro-Cracking

Glass is brittle. Traditional methods and poorly controlled processes can produce edge chips, micro cracks, and stress patterns that compromise aesthetics and performance.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge Waterjets use a cold cutting process that avoids thermal stress. For best results, we apply fine mesh abrasive and process controls that minimize micro chipping, delivering smooth, clean edges ready for downstream operations.

Pain Point: Controlled Piercing without Breakage

The initial pierce of glass can be the most vulnerable moment. Excess pressure or abrasive surges can crater the surface or start cracks that propagate ruining your end-product and creating wasted material and added cost.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge utilizes real-world proven special techniques for piercing routines including both unique hardware and parameter settings as well as the ability for the process to dynamically adjust from pierce to cut. Our configurations support dual metered hoppers that precisely meter abrasive during pierce, then ramp for cutting—reducing risk while protecting the surface.

Pain Point: Laminated Glass and Interlayer Management

Cutting laminated glass requires maintaining edge quality across multiple layers and the interlayer. Poor parameter control can cause delamination or rough edges.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge’s abrasive waterjets cleanly processes laminated glass in a single pass by tuning pressure, standoff, and abrasive flow for layer integrity. Additionally, the support of our experienced Applications staff during the life you own the equipment, further enables your success processing new and demanding materials.

Pain Point: Material Handling and Surface Protection

Inadequate support or fixturing leads to breakage, bounce back, or vibration marks, especially on thin or decorative glass.

Jet Edge Solution

Lean on Jet Edge’s significant experience to define the best approach for material fixturing and support that cushion the workpiece while preventing jet ricochet. Jet Edge systems integrate these practices with stable motion and an isolated catch tank to minimize vibration.

Pain Point: Complex Shapes and Tight Tolerances

Decorative patterns, small holes, and intricate profiles demand precise motion control and repeatability that traditional methods of cutting glass struggle to achieve.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge Waterjet Systems are built for accuracy and repeatability with ball screw driven axes, protected drive components, and advanced CNC software delivering tight tolerances and repeatable results for detailed geometries. Supported by industry-leading CAD-CAM software, the sky is the limit for complex shapes and precision production.

We Understand the Demands of Cutting Glass

Glass fabricators face unique challenges including edge chipping, crack initiation during piercing, laminated interlayers, and strict finish requirements while also meeting tight tolerances and high-volume production goals. This section explains the most common pain points and how Jet Edge waterjet systems deliver precision, repeatability, and throughput to keep your operation efficient and productive.

Pain Point: Edge Chipping and Micro-Cracking

Glass is brittle. Traditional methods and poorly controlled processes can produce edge chips, micro cracks, and stress patterns that compromise aesthetics and performance.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge Waterjets use a cold cutting process that avoids thermal stress. For best results, we apply fine mesh abrasive and process controls that minimize micro chipping, delivering smooth, clean edges ready for downstream operations.

Pain Point: Controlled Piercing without Breakage

The initial pierce of glass can be the most vulnerable moment. Excess pressure or abrasive surges can crater the surface or start cracks that propagate ruining your end-product and creating wasted material and added cost.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge utilizes real-world proven special techniques for piercing routines including both unique hardware and parameter settings as well as the ability for the process to dynamically adjust from pierce to cut. Our configurations support dual metered hoppers that precisely meter abrasive during pierce, then ramp for cutting—reducing risk while protecting the surface.

Pain Point: Laminated Glass and Interlayer Management

Cutting laminated glass requires maintaining edge quality across multiple layers and the interlayer. Poor parameter control can cause delamination or rough edges.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge’s abrasive waterjets cleanly processes laminated glass in a single pass by tuning pressure, standoff, and abrasive flow for layer integrity. Additionally, the support of our experienced Applications staff during the life you own the equipment, further enables your success processing new and demanding materials.

Pain Point: Material Handling and Surface Protection

Inadequate support or fixturing leads to breakage, bounce back, or vibration marks, especially on thin or decorative glass.

Jet Edge Solution

Lean on Jet Edge’s significant experience to define the best approach for material fixturing and support that cushion the workpiece while preventing jet ricochet. Jet Edge systems integrate these practices with stable motion and an isolated catch tank to minimize vibration.

Pain Point: Complex Shapes and Tight Tolerances

Decorative patterns, small holes, and intricate profiles demand precise motion control and repeatability that traditional methods of cutting glass struggle to achieve.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge Waterjet Systems are built for accuracy and repeatability with ball screw driven axes, protected drive components, and advanced CNC software delivering tight tolerances and repeatable results for detailed geometries. Supported by industry-leading CAD-CAM software, the sky is the limit for complex shapes and precision production.

CASE STUDIES

Real Customers. Real Impact.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Case Study

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Oldcastle Building Envelope Case Study

Summary: Oldcastle Building Envelope engaged Jet Edge to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs in abrasive waterjet glass cutting, while maintaining the stringent precision and finish quality their customers demand. Jet Edge validated performance with test cuts across common glass types and thicknesses, optimizing pierce routines, abrasive usage, and feed rates before configuring the production system.

Key Result: Jet Edge delivered faster cut times with controlled piercing and optimized abrasive flow, which improved throughput and reduced consumable usage. The configured Edge X3 Mid Rail system was implemented with proven parameters to meet Oldcastle’s production requirements and quality standards.

Midwest Waterjet Cutting Contractor Case Study

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Contract Waterjet Cutting Case Study

Summary: A Midwest contract cutting operation upgraded to a Jet Edge High Rail motion system with multiple abrasive heads and a large cutting envelope to maximize precision and productivity across diverse materials and part sizes.

Key Result: The operation achieved high accuracy with an isolated catch tank design and increased throughput by utilizing multiple cutting heads on a large-format motion system. This configuration allowed the team to process a wide range of jobs efficiently while maintaining consistent cut quality.

Why Industry Leaders Choose Jet Edge

Customer Focused Support

At Jet Edge, our passion is Enabling Customer Success.  We take great pride in providing the best service and support in the industry.  We know that our success is completely tied to helping our customers succeed, and at a minimum, that means helping to ensure your Jet Edge equipment will be productive for the decades of its life.

Custom Configured Solutions

Jet Edge customizes solutions to fit your needs, not a one-size-fits-all model. By understanding your goals and challenges, we collaborate to design a system that optimizes quality, productivity, and ROI.

Accuracy, Precision & Repeatability

Our CNC waterjet cutting machines deliver unmatched accuracy, precision, and repeatability. With 100% ball screw-driven axes and an isolated catch tank to prevent vibration, every detail is designed for peak performance. We focus on the little things because they make a big difference—ensuring reliability and excellence in every cut.

Reliability & Durability

Jet Edge designs and builds lasting solutions with heavy-gauge steel components and a unique 3-layer cross-grid tank support. Our labyrinth seals, air purge system, and steel way covers protect all drive axes. Customers rave about the incredible durability of Jet Edge equipment—see why it stands the test of time.

Additional Resources

Your Guide to Better Cutting Outcomes.

We share practical insights to help glass fabricators understand waterjet technology and how it fits into their operation.

Everything You Should Know Before Cutting Glass with Waterjet Cutters

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Everything You Should Know Before Cutting Glass with Waterjet Cutters

A concise guide to glass‑specific best practices—abrasive selection, fixturing, pierce control, and parameter ranges that reduce chipping and cracking while improving finish quality.

Yea, You Can Cut That with Waterjet Machines (Part 1)

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Yea, You Can Cut That with Waterjet Machines (Part 1)

From its origins in the 1800s to today’s advanced systems, waterjet technology has evolved into one of the most versatile cutting solutions. This article traces the history and highlights how waterjets became essential for cutting everything from soft materials to aerospace-grade metals.

Why Waterjet Cutting Software Matters More Than You Think

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Why Waterjet Cutting Software Matters More Than You Think

Precision hardware often gets the spotlight in waterjet cutting, but the real performance driver is the software behind it. A robust software platform transforms CAD designs into optimized toolpaths that maximize accuracy, reduce scrap, and improve operator efficiency.

Why Waterjets Made in America Are More Important Than Ever

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Why Waterjets "Made in America" Are More Important Than Ever

American-made waterjet systems stand for quality, reliability, and innovation. This blog explains why domestic manufacturing matters for performance, support, and long-term value in today’s competitive global market.

Let’s Talk Waterjet Solutions for Your Glass Fabrication Operation.

Whether you are upgrading your cutting system, expanding capacity, or exploring waterjet technology for the first time, Jet Edge is ready to help. Our experts understand the demands of glass cutting and we are here to configure the right solution for your production goals.