We have exciting news for our friends across the pond!
Our longtime U.K. distributor Aquablast Ltd. has just finished installing a new Jet Edge EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet cutting system at their headquarters in Beccles, Suffolk, and they are eager to show you its precision CNC cutting capabilities.
Capable of cutting sophisticated 3D parts and bevels up to 60° from virtually any material, Aquablast’s Jet Edge 1500x4000 mm (5’X13’) abrasive waterjet system is designed for 24/7 industrial use and maintains +/- 0.025mm (0.001") linear positional accuracy over 300 mm (12") per axis and +/- 0.025mm (0.001") repeatability (bi-directional).
Aquablast has represented Jet Edge waterjets for more than 20 years and has extensive knowledge of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology and its countless applications. In addition to representing Jet Edge, Aquablast also manufactures its own line of waterjetting equipment and carries a wide range of mobile waterjet systems and support products. The company also offers precision waterjet cutting services, mobile waterjet cutting and surface preparation services, and safety training.
Aquablast is authorized to sell and service Jet Edge’s full product line in the U.K., including Jet Edge’s CE-marked 5-axis and 3-axis waterjet motion systems, its hydraulic intensifier and direct drive pumps, and portable cutting systems and water blasting equipment. Jet Edge offers the widest range of waterjet pumps in the industry, from 36-280hp, in 2500 bar (36KSI), 4000 bar (60KSI) and 6200 bar (90KSI) models, electric and diesel.
If you'd like to visit Aquablast's new showroom and waterjet training facility, please give them a call today!
We specialize in building HUGE precision CNC waterjet gantries that can process large plates, yet hold industry leading precision, accuracy and repeatability.
Jet Edge Waterjets Process HUGE Plates, Like This One at Arro Jet Engineering & Consulting in Camarillo, California:
Arro-Jet Engineering & Consulting uses Jet Edge waterjets to cut huge jet engine components for Boeing. They are for the leading edge of the fan case. The parts are cut from 14'X14' .145”, .300” and .450” aluminum plates at 55,000 psi. Find out more at http://www.arrojet.com or http://www.jetedge.com.
Our Waterjet Machines at JACQUET are so HUGE You Could Swim Laps in them:
Our Mobile Water Jet Cutting Machines Cut HUGE Pipes and Storage Tanks:
Jet Edge, Inc., a leading
manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology, is exhibiting its latest precision CNC waterjet cuttingsystems at EASTEC, May 12-14 at the Eastern States Exposition in West
Springfield, Mass. Look for Jet Edge in Booth 1462.
During EASTEC, Jet Edge
will perform live 5-axis abrasive waterjet cutting demonstrations on its premiere 90,000 psi
(6200 bar) EDGE X-5® 5-axis waterjet with Aquavision Di control and Closed Loop Filtration
System. The waterjet manufacturer also
will showcase its new low-cost BOSS-CUTTER™ waterjet system, and its 90,000 psi
X-Stream intensifier pumps.
Jet Edge’s EDGE X-5® 5-axis waterjet cuts precise taper-free parts
from virtually any material. The system
is capable of cutting sophisticated 3D parts such as impellers and bevels up to
50°. This workhorse waterjet system is designed
to provide years of dependable service in harsh industrial environments. Its sturdy design separates the motion system
from the catcher tank, eliminating vibration and ensuring maximum part quality. The EDGE X-5 utilizes the Aquavision® Di
industrial PC controller. It is
ball-screw driven for optimal precision and features direct-couple AC brushless
digital servo motors and single or double carriages. Critical bearing
components are protected with heavy metal covers with brush seals and positive
air pressure. The Jet Edge EDGE X-5 waterjet machine is available in many
sizes, from 5’x5’ (1500 mm x1500 mm) to 24’x13.’ (7300 mm x 3900 mm) An
optional second cutting head can be added to double productivity.
Designed especially for cost-conscious shops with limited floor
space, Jet Edge’s BOSS-CUTTER waterjet system cuts parts up to 6” thick from
virtually any material. The BOSS-CUTTER is available in two sizes: 40”x40”
(1000 mm x 1000 mm) or 60” X 60” (1500 mm x 1500 mm). It can be configured for
both abrasive waterjet cutting and water-only cutting (abrasive is added when
cutting hard materials such as metals; soft materials such as foam can
typically be cut with water only). The system comes standard with a 30hp Jet
Edge ECO-JET direct-drive pump, but can be upgraded to any of Jet Edge’s 55,000
psi (3800 bar) pumps. Jet Edge offers both direct-drive pumps or hydraulic
intensifier pumps, available in 30-280hp models. The BOSS-CUTTER is controlled with a Windows®
PC and includes FlashCut Pro-Series Stepper Controller, FlashCutCNC software
and IGEMS path generation software.
Jet Edge’s 100hp,
90KSI (75kw, 6200 bar), X-Stream® xP90-100 waterjet intensifier pump is capable of producing 90KSI (6200 bar)
and supports 75KSI (5200 bar) continuous operating pressure. The X-Stream achieves much faster cutting
speeds and drastically lowers operating costs compared to traditional 60KSI
(4100 bar) water jet pumps, enabling users to increase productivity and reduce
part costs.
The X-Stream
produces 50% more pressure than a 60KSI (4100 bar) intensifier pump, resulting
in a 40-50% increase in productivity for many materials. Compared to a 60KSI (4100
bar) pump, typical operating pressures of 75KSI (5200 bar) use 30% less water,
30% less power, and up to 50% less abrasive, resulting in a 40% reduction in
operating costs. The xP90-100 is capable of producing flow rates of
1.45gpm (5.49 L/m) and supports up to a .017” (.43 mm) orifice. Fittings and tubing are rated for 100KSI
(6900 bar). The X-Stream is backed by nearly 10 years of extensive research and
development in hyper-pressure technology.
The X-Stream also is available in a 50hp (37kw) model.
Jet Edge offers the widest
range of waterjet
pumps in the industry. Its pumps include hydraulic intensifier pumps
and direct drive pumps. 36KSI (2500
bar), 60KSI (4100 bar) and 90KSI (6200 bar) models are available from 30-280hp
(22-208kw). Electric and diesel models
are available.
Waterjet Closed Loop Water Filtration System Jet Edge's Waterjet Closed Loop
Filtration System eliminates the need for a drain by filtering and reusing
water. A closed-loop filtration system prevents the introduction of hazardous
materials into drainage systems, protects the waterjet pump, maximizes orifice
life and reduces water/sewage costs.
About Jet Edge Established in 1984, Jet
Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision
cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used
around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading
airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job
shops. Jet Edge waterjets are proudly made in U.S.A.
More Information
For more
information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE or +1 763-497-8700. Follow us on
Twitter @jetedge.
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