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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…

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,…

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

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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

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.…

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,…

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…

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…