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HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER DOES YOUR WATER JET CUTTING SYSTEM NEED?

It’s not an overstatement to call the intensifier pump the heart of a water jet cutting system. Just like the human heart pumps blood to keep the body operating at peak performance, the intensifier pump powers the water or water/abrasive mix your water jet cutting system needs to deliver the high-precision cuts the systems are known for. Of course, this analogy only goes so far, as the intensifier pump operates at exponentially higher pressures than the human heart.

WHAT ARE CLOSED-LOOP WATER JET SYSTEMS?

BlogBy Steve Milne December 6, 2022

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 pump performing at its peak, the water needs to be maintained at a core temperature.

ALL ABOUT WATER JET CHILLERS AND CHILLING SYSTEMS

BlogBy Steve Milne December 6, 2022

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 has a temperature standard it should meet so your system performs at its highest level? “Out-of-spec” water temperature will eventually affect cut quality and edge finish and will reduce seal, pump, and filter lifespans.

4-STEP BUYING GUIDE FOR PURCHASING YOUR FIRST WATER JET CUTTING SYSTEM

BlogBy Steve Milne November 8, 2022

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 to purchase requires a detailed evaluation of your options. It can be an especially daunting task for first-time water jet purchases. This 4-step buying guide is intended to help evaluate water jet cutting in your shop and hopefully guides you in your efforts.

ALL ABOUT DISPOSING OF SPENT GARNET

BlogBy Steve Milne October 18, 2022

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 accumulated in the tank to a degree in which an increase of water turbulence occurs while cutting, it should be cleaned by removing the spent garnet and slug material.

WHAT IS ABRASIVE REMOVAL? WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES IT OFFER WATER JET CUTTING SYSTEMS?

BlogBy Steve Milne October 18, 2022

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 a cutting head. That cutting head can be mounted to a motion system gantry that travels over a “Catcher Tank” filled with water.

SOURCING ULTRA HIGH PRESSURE TUBING FOR WATER JET CUTTING SYSTEMS

BlogBy Steve Milne September 7, 2022

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 jet stream produced by the pump is, and needs to be routed with specialized high pressure tubing and high pressure tubing fittings for both safety and performance.

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OUR INTERNET GUIDE TO ALL THINGS WATER JET CUTTING

BlogBy Steve Milne August 19, 2022

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 hard to know what to trust. What’s accurate? What sources contain accurate information?

WHAT IS VISUAL MANAGEMENT AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE? HOW DOES IT APPLY TO WATER JET CUTTING SYSTEMS?

BlogBy Steve Milne July 8, 2022

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, per a recommended schedule, you experience higher uptime and lower total maintenance expense which provides a higher ROI on the tool’s investment.

WHAT STONE FABRICATORS AND COUNTERTOP FABRICATORS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STONE CUTTING WITH WATER JET MACHINES

BlogBy Steve Milne June 23, 2022

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. Now that is a masterpiece of stone cutting with water. However, as a fabricator working with stone, you don’t have the luxury of 6 million years, give or take a few millennia, to fulfill your client’s order.

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