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Engineered for the Demands of Modern Shipbuilding.

Jet Edge waterjet technology delivers precise, cold-cutting performance for metals, composites, and assemblies used in shipbuilding and marine fabrication—helping yards accelerate production, maintain structural integrity, and meet demanding delivery schedules for commercial, naval, and offshore vessels.

We Understand the Marine Industry's Challenges

Across commercial shipbuilding, naval construction, offshore vessels, and repair yards, manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver complex, large-scale structures faster, often with limited labor and tight margins. Shipbuilders must process thick plate, advanced alloys, and composite materials while maintaining strict quality standards, minimizing distortion, and controlling costs. Jet Edge waterjet systems are engineered to support high-mix, heavy-duty marine environments delivering reliable throughput, flexible cutting capability, and consistent precision without thermal damage.

Heat Affected Zones
Heat-Affected Zones (HAZ)

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Production Downtime
Production Bottlenecks & Yard Throughput

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Complex Part Requirements
Cutting Thick Plate & Large Components

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Secondary Operations
Secondary Operations & Skilled Labor Constraints

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Multi-Material Versatility
Material Versatility

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Pain Point: Heat-Affected Zones

Hull plates, frames, bulkheads, and structural components are often made from thick steel, aluminum, or specialty alloys where heat distortion compromises fit-up, weld integrity, and classification standards. Thermal cutting increases rework, slows assembly, and drives costs higher.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge’s cold-cutting ultra-high-pressure waterjet technology eliminates heat-affected zones entirely, preserving material properties, maintaining dimensional accuracy, and improving downstream fit-up for welding and assembly operations.

Pain Point: Production Bottlenecks & Yard Throughput

Shipbuilders operate within tight dry dock schedules and contract deadlines. Delays related to equipment downtime create cascading impacts across fabrication, assembly, and installation phases, and cannot be tolerated.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge waterjet systems and pumps are built for continuous, industrial operation. Proven durability, service-friendly designs, and dependable up time help shipyards maintain steady material flow and keep production schedules on track.

Pain Point: Cutting Thick Plate & Large Components

Marine applications frequently require cutting thick plate steel, large-format panels, and oversized structural components. Traditional processes struggle with accuracy, edge quality, and consistency at scale.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge motion platforms and UHP pumps are designed to handle thick materials and large work envelopes with precision and repeatability, supporting everything from hull sections to deck assemblies without sacrificing cut quality.

Pain Point: Secondary Operations & Skilled Labor Constraints

Skilled trades remain difficult to staff, and time-consuming secondary operations—grinding, edge prep, and rework—slow production and increase labor dependency.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge waterjets deliver clean, high-quality edges on the first pass, eliminating or reducing secondary operations. Shipyards can increase throughput and control labor costs while maintaining quality standards.

Pain Point: Material Versatility

From carbon steel and aluminum to composites, stainless steel, and layered assemblies, modern vessels incorporate a wide range of materials. Operating equipment that can only handle a subset of these materials reduces efficiency.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge waterjets cut virtually any material without process changes or thermal damage allowing shipbuilders to support diverse vessel designs and evolving material requirements with a single cutting platform.

We Understand the Marine Industry's Challenges

Across commercial shipbuilding, naval construction, offshore vessels, and repair yards, manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver complex, large-scale structures faster, often with limited labor and tight margins. Shipbuilders must process thick plate, advanced alloys, and composite materials while maintaining strict quality standards, minimizing distortion, and controlling costs. Jet Edge waterjet systems are engineered to support high-mix, heavy-duty marine environments delivering reliable throughput, flexible cutting capability, and consistent precision without thermal damage.

Heat Affected Zones
Heat-Affected Zones (HAZ)

See the Jet Edge Solution

Pain Point: Heat-Affected Zones

Hull plates, frames, bulkheads, and structural components are often made from thick steel, aluminum, or specialty alloys where heat distortion compromises fit-up, weld integrity, and classification standards. Thermal cutting increases rework, slows assembly, and drives costs higher.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge’s cold-cutting ultra-high-pressure waterjet technology eliminates heat-affected zones entirely, preserving material properties, maintaining dimensional accuracy, and improving downstream fit-up for welding and assembly operations.

Production Downtime
Production Bottlenecks & Yard Throughput

See the Jet Edge Solution

Pain Point: Production Bottlenecks & Yard Throughput

Shipbuilders operate within tight dry dock schedules and contract deadlines. Delays related to equipment downtime create cascading impacts across fabrication, assembly, and installation phases, and cannot be tolerated.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge waterjet systems and pumps are built for continuous, industrial operation. Proven durability, service-friendly designs, and dependable up time help shipyards maintain steady material flow and keep production schedules on track.

Complex Part Requirements
Cutting Thick Plate & Large Components

See the Jet Edge Solution

Pain Point: Cutting Thick Plate & Large Components

Marine applications frequently require cutting thick plate steel, large-format panels, and oversized structural components. Traditional processes struggle with accuracy, edge quality, and consistency at scale.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge motion platforms and UHP pumps are designed to handle thick materials and large work envelopes with precision and repeatability, supporting everything from hull sections to deck assemblies without sacrificing cut quality.

Secondary Operations
Secondary Operations & Skilled Labor Constraints

See the Jet Edge Solution

Pain Point: Secondary Operations & Skilled Labor Constraints

Skilled trades remain difficult to staff, and time-consuming secondary operations—grinding, edge prep, and rework—slow production and increase labor dependency.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge waterjets deliver clean, high-quality edges on the first pass, eliminating or reducing secondary operations. Shipyards can increase throughput and control labor costs while maintaining quality standards.

Multi-Material Versatility
Material Versatility

See the Jet Edge Solution

Pain Point: Material Versatility

From carbon steel and aluminum to composites, stainless steel, and layered assemblies, modern vessels incorporate a wide range of materials. Operating equipment that can only handle a subset of these materials reduces efficiency.

Jet Edge Solution

Jet Edge waterjets cut virtually any material without process changes or thermal damage allowing shipbuilders to support diverse vessel designs and evolving material requirements with a single cutting platform.

CASE STUDIES

Real Customers. Real Impact.

Marine & Shipbuilding Industry Case Study Jacquet

Case Study

Jacquet Midwest Case Study

Summary: JACQUET Midwest, a leading processor of stainless steel and nickel alloys, installed a dual-head 5-Axis Jet Edge EDGE-X5 waterjet cutting system to meet growing demand for precision parts. They system’s large format table , beveling capabilities, and plate mapping feature allowed them to cut complex 3D parts with tight tolerances and minimal post-processing.

Key Result: Doubled production capacity and reduced labor costs with unattended “lights-out” cutting.

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Marine & Shipbuilding Industry Case Study Metfab

Case Study

Metfab Engineering Case Study

Summary: Metfab scaled from a small garage to a 50,000 sq. ft. facility, powered by Jet Edge’s High Rail Gantry and HERO Intensifier Pump.

Key Result: Reliable performance and scalable cutting capacity supporting growth and complex metal fabrication.

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FEATURED EQUIPMENT

High Performance Systems for Shipbuilding Applications

From thick hull plate cutting to precision components for offshore and naval vessels, Jet Edge systems help marine manufacturers improve productivity without compromising quality.

High Rail Gantry Waterjet for Shipbuilding

High Rail Gantry Series

The Edge High Rail Gantry System is engineered for large-scale marine fabrication where flexibility and precision matter. Its raised gantry removes dimensional limits while supporting custom cutting envelopes, material handling options, and multi-head configurations.

Hero Series of Pumps for Energy Industry

Hero Series of Pumps

The HERO Series delivers consistent ultrahigh-pressure power with exceptional reliability. Built for continuous operation, these pumps help shipyards maximize uptime while maintaining cut quality across demanding marine materials.

Custom Configured Solutions for Glass Cutting

Custom Configured Solutions

Jet Edge specializes in engineered waterjet solutions for shipbuilding, offshore fabrication, and marine repair. From oversized cutting envelopes to automation and material handling integration, Jet Edge systems are built to support long-term yard efficiency.

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.

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Thick plate cutting comes with unique challenges, and waterjets are built to handle them. This blog explains how waterjet cutting systems deliver clean, accurate cuts in heavy-duty materials without secondary ops.

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Shipbuilders and marine fabricators need equipment they can rely on—day after day, project after project. Jet Edge delivers the precision, reliability, and flexibility required to keep vessels moving from fabrication to launch.