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Autonomous systems are changing more than military operations. They are changing how defense products get designed, built, revised, and scaled. In November 2024, the Department…

Companies producing high-precision parts, whether in small batches or continuous runs, want to integrate their cutting systems into broader, automated production processes. The reason is…

If you’re considering a water jet investment or already have a project underway, Section 179 may make the potential return even more attractive. This federal…

“For want of a nail, the shoe was lost.” The old proverb reminds us that overlooking a small maintenance need today can have far greater…

Many people believe that high-volume output from a water jet cutting system depends solely on faster cutting speeds, larger pumps, and more horsepower. While that…

Your water jet is a precision, high-performance, high-volume industrial cutting and machining tool. As such, proper installation is a necessity if you want to maximize…

Many people believe that high-volume output from a water jet cutting system depends solely on faster cutting speeds, larger pumps, and more horsepower. While that…

When most people think about the power industry, water jet cutting is not the first process that comes to mind. That is understandable. Water jets…

In today’s manufacturing environment, “high-volume” isn’t just about producing more—it’s about producing more consistently, predictably, and profitably. For shops relying on water jet cutting, that…

Two common options for cutting large numbers of identical, flat parts are die cutting and waterjet cutting. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and…

NOTE: The following blog is taken as an excerpt from Jet Edge’s white paper Beyond Cutting: Other Industrial Applications for 60K PSI Water In industrial…

You manage the operations of a precision manufacturing company. Your shop floor includes an impressive range of processes and capabilities, including water jets. So, what…

In water jet cutting, productivity is defined by several metrics. However, one metric stands above all in terms of how critical it is to normal…

Waterjet cutting remains a top choice for precision work across manufacturing sectors, from metals and stone to composites and glass. A common debate among operators…

When you’re cutting steel or aluminum plate over one inch thick, you need a method that delivers precision, power, and consistency without compromising material integrity.…

When it comes to CNC water jet cutting, precision hardware is often the most attention-grabbing characteristic. However, equally important for unlocking performance, consistency, and profitability…

Water jet cutting software is what unlocks the full potential of your machine. It begins by importing a CAD design or 3D model and then…

In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, maximizing the value of every sheet of stock material is crucial. That’s where nesting comes in. In water jet cutting…

Every industry that requires precision-machined parts has its own set of unique manufacturing challenges. But it’s safe to say the aerospace industry is especially challenging…

Water jets are among the most versatile tools in modern manufacturing, offering precision cutting for an extensive range of materials. One minute, you can cut…

Workplace safety focuses on identifying, preventing, and eliminating hazards that cause accidents or negatively impact worker health. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part…

For abrasive water jet cutting, selecting the right orifice and nozzle combination is critical to process optimization. These will allow one to find the correct…

The objective of surface detection is simple: maintain the required standoff distance (SOD) between the cutting head nozzle tip and the stock’s surface across the…

The objective of surface detection is simple: maintain the required standoff distance (SOD) between the cutting head’s nozzle tip and the stock’s surface across the…

Workplace safety focuses on identifying, preventing, and eliminating hazards that cause accidents or negatively impact worker health. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part…

This article is designed to help reduce the learning curve for first-time water jet users. First we must make some assumptions (yes, we know what…

Water jet cutting systems rank at or near the top of machine tools when considering the range of materials that can be cut, the high-speed…

Have you ever daydreamed about the added efficiency an extra set of hands could bring to your production operations? The good news is that when…

The decision to add a water jet cutting system demands a comprehensive evaluation process. So, let’s look at what goes into deciding between buying a…

If you’re reading this blog post, it’s likely that you’re already aware of the versatility of a water jet cutting system in a machining operation.…

Titanium can be combined (alloyed) with other elements to produce strong, lightweight alloys for many industries including aerospace, military, industrial processes, automotive, agriculture, medical, orthopedic,…

Depending upon the stock material and your feed rates, garnet often represents the largest operating cost of waterjet cutting tools.

A lesser-known option that works with some material types is cutting stacked material with your water jet. This article will provide some helpful tips and…

Water jet cutting systems are high-precision tools engineered to produce the most complex cuts with the best first-cut edge finish in the largest number of…

Waterjets cut the widest variety of materials of any cutting tool while consistently delivering superior precision and flawless first-cut edge finishes. The material being cut…

Lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) are a popular cutting technology within the metal fabrication industry. To oversimplify, the laser cutting process uses…

“Made in America” claims are back in a big way these days. Not that they ever went away entirely, but the political, economic, and pandemic…

The word blog is a combined version of the words “web” and “log” or “web logging.” At their inception, blogs were simply an online diary…

For most water jet buyers, the “fun” begins when they reach the point of specifying features to meet their specific application needs. When you have…

obotic water jet cutting is just what it sounds like, the integration of the water jet’s unique and flexible cutting characteristics with the productivity and…

Abrasive water jet cutting offers a broader range of cutting options than any other single machine tool. No competing technology cuts as many material types…

In some regions, water supply is taken for granted. In others, not so much. Additionally, to keep your CNC water jet cutter and ultra-high pressure…

Water serves two primary purposes in your water jet cutting system: processing and cooling. But did you know, the water in both of those processes…

Adding the power and versatility of a water jet to your shop floor opens a whole new range of material processing opportunities. Deciding which tool…

When the spent garnet and debris (“sludge”) reaches the bottom of the slats that the work pieces are held on, or when the sludge has…

Waterjet cutting starts with bringing an incoming water stream up to ultra-high pressure, usually 60,000 psi, and then directing it through high pressure lines to…

Waterjet cutting delivers ultra-high water pressures ranging from 60,000 psi up to 90,000 psi. And while the incoming water is not under high pressure, the…

There is a lot of information on the web about water jet cutting systems, their applications, and the companies/brands that serve the industry. However, it’s…

Everyone understands the value of timely routine maintenance for all high-precision cutting and machining tools, including waterjet cutting equipment and high pressure pumps. Done correctly,…

Nature has been cutting and carving stone for billions of years. Nothing can resist the unrelenting force of water. Take the Grand Canyon, for example.…

The water used in a waterjet cutting system serves two distinct and different purposes, the cutting process and hydraulics cooling. Poor water quality, as measured…

Water jet systems utilize two different technologies, water-only and abrasive cutting and each of those come in two basic cutting versions, 3-axis and 5-axis. Let’s…

The ever-growing list of materials water jet systems could process led to widespread adoption in practically every industry. Factor in the integration of CAD/CAM capability…

According to an article by TWI, a composite material is: a combination of two materials with different physical and chemical properties. When combined, they create…

If you are in the market for a better cutting solution, choices abound. First there are a plethora of different cutting technologies, including water, plasma,…

Metals distribution companies play a pivotal role in the supply and manufacturing chain from raw ore to finished goods. With labor shortages and an increasing…

The ‘lights-out’ concept means using your production assets during off-hours, typically overnight and on weekends.

Today, digital control systems powered by computer-aided design (CAD) and control software enable tool users to achieve high levels of accuracy.

There are several factors to consider that will maximize your abrasive cutting productivity and your investment.

If you’ve read any of our previous blogs, you are already familiar with the specifications, features and capabilities of water jet systems. You may not…

The most common methods for cutting sheet steel and plate steel includes Shearing, Laser Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Oxyacetylene Cutting and Waterjet Cutting. Each cutting method…

When considering what machine to use to cut specialty metals and alloys, it’s important to consider a variety of factors. Your decision must be guided…

Despite the misnomer related to 3-axis machines, these types of waterjet systems offer a wealth of potential and advantages over other cutting operations, including manual…

When purchasing a water jet cutting system, there are many factors to consider. Most buyers focus on the obvious factors when making a decision, including…

The cutting head is one of the most crucial parts of any water jet cutting machine. However, it’s also a component with several consumable parts…

If you’ve purchased a water jet machine, you’ve invested pretty heavily into water jet or abrasive systems and you want to get the most out…

If you’re currently using water jet cutting at your facility, then you know how important your cutting system is to your everyday operations. However, you…

At Jet Edge, a big part of our continuing investment in educating our end users is maintenance training. In part 4 of our maintenance training…

When you think about water jet cutting systems, you probably have a picture in your head of a standard-height cross-beam gantry cutting system. After all,…

Various types and sizes of garnet are available for abrasive cutting applications. When the right size and type is introduced into the high pressure waterjet…

In part 3 of our water jet pump maintenance series, we’re going to go through a high-pressure seal repair for our Generation III water jet…

A bleed down valve is a safety device built into your high-pressure water jet pump. It is designed to relieve any ultra-high-pressure water from the…

The high-pressure pump accumulator, or hydraulic accumulator, is a high-pressure storage device. In high-pressure water cutting systems, it reduces the overall shock in the intensifier…

The water jet cutting industry has gone through many technological changes over its existence enabling more products and industry applications. For a long time, 3-axis…

In today’s environment of ever-growing security threats on the internet, it’s more important than ever to update your system software on regular intervals. Your water…

If you’re in an industry using water jet cutting machines you know how important proper machine maintenance is. You know that up-time is crucial to…

There are a variety of different products and applications that are a great fit for use with water jet cutting machines. However, not all products…

There’s no getting around it, operating a water jet cutting system requires a large amount of water. If you’re using an abrasive water jet system,…

Water jet cutting systems are made to cut through nearly every imaginable surface, but not all systems are alike. Different materials require specific water jet…

If you’re in the market for a new or used water jet cutting system, then we don’t have to tell you how expensive these machines…

Water jet cutters are extremely popular in a variety of industrial applications. They are used in industries ranging from food processing to steel production. However,…

Behind every great water jet cutting machine is a high-pressure pump. The pump is the heart of your machine – creating a high-pressure environment that…