MillerCoors building staircase. Courtesy PIW Corp.
You knew we wouldn't let National Beer Day pass without finding some connection to Jet Edge waterjet systems!
Our customer PIW Corp. in Illinois is known for their incredible craftsmanship and innovation. If you need something, and can't find it, PIW can most likely custom fabricate it for you.
PIW waterjet cut this gorgeous staircase for the MillerCoors building in Chicago.
Meet with waterjet technology and metal fabrication experts from Jet Edge and Elliott-Matsuura Canada at the Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Theatre, 2080 United Boulevard in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
During this informative table-top forum, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their water jet cutting applications with experts from Jet Edge and its Canadian distributor Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. Admission is free.
Jet Edge manufactures complete systems for precision waterjet cutting, mobile waterjet cutting, and UHP cleaning and surface preparation applications. It offers the widest range of waterjet pumps in the industry, including hydraulic intensifier pumps and direct drive pumps. Models are available in 36,000 psi, 60,000 psi and 90,000 psi pressures; electric and diesel, 30-280hp.
For more information about the Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo, visit www.mmpshow.com.
For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE or 763-497-8700. Follow us on Twitter @jetedge.
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.
Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. is Jet Edge’s exclusive Canadian distributor.
For more information about Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc., visit www.elliottmachinery.com or call 905-829-2211.
Meet face-to-face with water jet technology and metal fabrication experts from Jet Edge and Elliott-Matsuura Canada at the Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 30 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Winnipeg, MB.
During this informative table-top forum, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their water jet cutting applications with experts from Jet Edge and its Canadian distributor Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. Admission is free.
Jet Edge manufactures complete systems for precision water jet cutting, mobile waterjet cutting, and UHP cleaning and surface preparation applications. It offers the widest range of waterjet pumps in the industry, including hydraulic intensifier pumps and direct drive pumps. Models are available in 36,000 psi, 60,000 psi and 90,000 psi pressures; electric and diesel, 30-280hp.
For more information about the Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo, visit www.mmpshow.com.
For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE or 763-497-8700. Follow us on Twitter @jetedge.
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.
Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. is Jet Edge’s exclusive Canadian distributor.
For more information about Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc., visit www.elliottmachinery.com or call 905-829-2211.
Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjet systems, will demonstrate its 90,000 psi water jet cutting technology at FABTECH, Nov. 14-17 in Chicago. Look for Jet Edge in booth 2739.
During FABTECH, Jet Edge will showcase several innovative precision waterjet cutting products, including its 90,000 psi (6,200 bar) X-Stream waterjet intensifier pumps and Mid Rail Gantry precision water jet cutting machine. Jet Edge technical experts will be available to answer questions about waterjet cutting applications.
Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System
Capable of producing complex parts out of virtually any material, the Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry waterjet cutting machine features an exposed tank that easily accommodates overhead loading. It comes standard with one abrasivejet cutting head; a second cutting head can be added to increase productivity. Optional mirroring capabilities make it possible to cut part cycle time in half.
The Mid Rail Gantry is ball-screw driven for higher accuracy. Its sturdy heavy-wall tubular steel construction eliminates vibration and increases longevity. The Mid Rail Gantry utilizes an industrial PC controller and can be configured so that all three axes are fully programmable (Z optional). It also 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 Mid Rail Gantry waterjet machine is available in many sizes, including 5’x5’, 5’x13’, 8’x5’, 8’X13’, 13’x13’, 21’x5’, 21’X13’ and 24’x13’.
X-Stream Waterjet Intensifier Pumps
Jet Edge will exhibit its 100hp, 90KSI X-Stream xP90-100 waterjet intensifier pump. Jet Edge’s X-Stream pumps are capable of producing 90,000 psi and support 75,000 psi continuous operating pressure. The X-Stream achieves much faster cutting speeds and drastically lowers operating costs compared to traditional 60KSI water jet pumps, enabling users to increase productivity and reduce part costs.
The X-Stream produces 50% more pressure than a 60,000 psi intensifier pump, resulting in a 40-50% increase in productivity for many materials. Compared to a 60,000 psi pump, typical operating pressures of 75,000 psi 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 and supports up to a .017” orifice. Fittings and tubing are rated for 100KSI. The X-Stream is backed by nearly 10 years of extensive research and development in hyper-pressure technology. The X-Stream is also available in a 50hp model.
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 763-497-8700. Follow us on Twitter @jetedge.
China Steel, a custom fabrication and machine shop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently added a massive 90KSI Jet Edge waterjet cutting machine capable of cutting virtually any material up to 24’x13’.
With its 100hp 90KSI Jet Edge X-Stream powered system, China Steel (pronounced “keena”) can cut parts up to 50% faster than waterjet shops with standard 60KSI waterjets. They also can cut large parts twice as fast with dual abrasivejet cutting heads with mirroring capabilities.
Established in the late 1950s, China Steel continues to be owned and operated by the China family, which traces its proud metalworking heritage to early 19th Century blacksmiths and metalworkers in Friuli, Italy. Under President Fred China and brother Vice President Carlo China’s direction, China Steel has grown to become a diversified and technologically advanced metalworking plant with sales worldwide.
The multi-disciplined ISO 9001:2008-registered shop offers many metalworking services, including CNC and conventional machining, milling, turning, boring, bending, cutting, rolling, pipe processing, robotic welding and much more. It manufactures a wide range of custom products, including fabricated plate products, structural steel, decorative metalwork and machined parts. Its diverse projects have included everything from decorative staircases to locomotive underframes to dozens of parts for the U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicles to stainless steel dewatering wheels for steel mills in the Ukraine and India.
China Steel has always kept a sharp competitive edge by diversifying their products and services and by continually investing in the latest technology, explained Carlo China.
“In order to stay in business, you have to be diversified and keep up with technology,” Carlo noted. “If you don’t keep up with technology, you might as well put a lock on the door.”
It was the company’s belief in diversification and technology that compelled them to purchase not just a waterjet system, but to invest in one of the largest and most powerful waterjets available.
“We were looking at lasers and plasmas, but the waterjet is more versatile,” Carlo recalled. “It has higher precision and is capable of cutting thicker diverse materials, plus it’s environmentally friendly and there’s no heat distortion. You cut a part and it fits. With Oxy, plasma and laser you are limited to what you can cut. Waterjet is open ended.
“We went with the 90,000 psi system because it gives us the cutting horsepower that we need, and we went with the large table because we have a diversified shop and many of the parts we cut are of significant size. One of the parts we cut is 22 feet. That’s why we went with 24 feet. Our machine can also cut very small parts and that really impresses people when you can hold up a tiny part. They say, ‘wow, you cut that on that big machine.’”
The Chinas decided to buy a Jet Edge after meeting the water jet manufacturer’s Elliott-Matsuura Canada representative Robert Miller, who they instantly took a liking to. Elliott-Matsuura Canada is Jet Edge’s exclusive Canadian distributor.
“We looked at other manufacturers, but we really liked Robert Miller,” Carlo said. “He’s got a personality and he’s very knowledgeable. He has owned a machine shop so we speak the same language.”
Only a week after installing their Jet Edge, China Steel was already busy processing parts and contemplating more and more diverse applications for their waterjet system.
“The waterjet opens up a whole new world for us because there are so many things you are able to do,” Carlo noted. “You start thinking ‘wow, we could do this or we could do that.’”
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 waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit http://www.jetedge.com/, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).
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