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Happy National Tape Measure Day from Jet Edge waterjets!

At Jet Edge, we're known for manufacturing high quality waterjets for heavy duty industrial CNC waterjet cutting and mobile water jet cutting operations.

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:

Learn about the Ragworm!

How Thick Will Waterjet Cut?

10 1/4" tool steel waterjet cut.

13' AR 500 water jet cut by Allright Tool Co.
Read Story in The Fabricator

12" zinc cut with waterjet.

This huge steel gear was water jet cut.

AK Services cut 55" diameter hole through 15" of concrete and steel rebar
at the Hanford Site in Washington state.  Read more. 

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Jet Edge Waterjet Systems Coming to MMP Expo in Dartmouth N.S. June 7

Attention, Nova Scotia metalworkers and fabricators,  Jet Edge is coming to the Metalworking, Manufacturing & Production Expo, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow, June 7 at the Dartmouth Sportsplex in Dartmouth, N.S.

Jet Edge waterjets can help your business increase productivity, save money and take in new types of work.  Stop by our booth to meet with our exclusive Canadian distributor, Elliott-Matsuura Canada, Inc.

During the MMP Expo, visitors to Jet Edge's booth will have the opportunity to see many examples of parts cut on Jet Edge water jet systems from various materials.  Waterjet and metal fabrication experts from Elliott-Matsuura will be available to answer questions about waterjet cutting applications.

Find Out More

www.jetedge.com
1-763-497-8700
sales@jetedge.com

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.

Visit Jet Edge at the MMP Expo in Dartmouth, N.S.

Illinois Fabrication Shop Thrives Through Craftsmanship, Innovation

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.

Read PIW's Jet Edge success story

JACQUET Midwest Adds Dual 5-Axis Water Jet Cutting Machine at Racine Service Center

Jet Edge Inc. announces that JACQUET Midwest has installed a dual head 5-axis Jet Edge EDGE X-5® water jet cutting system at its metal processing facility in Racine, Wisconsin.

The EDGE X-5 is JACQUET Midwest’s third Jet Edge system and JACQUET’s 13th Jet Edge waterjet nationwide.  JACQUET plans to use the new system to provide beveling and chamfering services to its customers in the Midwest as well as nationwide through its five regional service centers.

The waterjet system features a 21’ X 13’ work envelope which enables the metal service center to process full 8’x20’ or 10’x20’ plates.  Its dual 5-axis cutting heads double their production and are capable of cutting precise 3D parts from virtually any material, including bevels up to 50°.  Powered by a 60,000 psi 100 hp Jet Edge iP60-100 intensifier pump, the ball-screw driven waterjet system has the best repeatability in the industry at +/- .001”.  The system also has submerged or above-water cutting capabilities as well as a proprietary plate mapping feature that allows precise nozzle-to-plate standoff.

“We’re really excited to bring the Jet Edge dual head 5-axis water jet into our facility,” said Dan Chatterton, JACQUET Midwest CEO.  “With the precision that we’ll be able to achieve with the 5-axis taper control machine, we can provide a tighter tolerance part from the top edge to the bottom edge of the part, eliminating a lot of the machining.  It allows us to do much more for our customers; we can bevel cut, taper control, and chamfer holes on both the top and bottom edges of the material.”

Chatterton noted that JACQUET has always equipped its service centers with large gantries to better serve its customers.  When JACQUET decided to add a 5-axis system, it distinguished itself even further by offering the rare capability of dual 5-axis cutting services.

“All of the machines in the JACQUET system are large table machines because of the large plate sizes that we buy mill direct allowing us to be more efficient with our cuts, have longer run cuts and have better nesting,” he said.  “Our dual 5-axis system is going to provide an even higher level of service to our customers, allowing them to look to JACQUET for all of their cutting needs.”

A subsidiary of JACQUET Mid Atlantic, which is a subsidiary of Jacquet Metals of Lyon Saint Priest, France, JACQUET Midwest is one of five JACQUET metal service centers in the United States.  The company also has service centers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania; Carson, California; Pineville, North Carolina; and Houston, Texas. JACQUET recently acquired the Rolark Group service centers in Canada, with subsidiaries in Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal.

JACQUET specializes in supplying and processing stainless steel and nickel alloys for OEMS, fabricators and machine shops that support primarily the oil and gas, power generation, pollution control systems and water purification industries.  JACQUET’s North American service centers provide waterjet and plasma part cutting.  The company stocks 19 different grades of stainless steel and nickel alloy plates in a wide variety of sizes and thicknesses.

More Information

For more information about JACQUET Midwest visit www.myjacquet.com/midwest or call 1-877-202-8911 or +1 262-898-1381.

For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, or call 1-800-JET-EDGE or +1 763-497-8700.

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, and machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjets are proudly made in U.S.A.

JACQUET West Installing Jet Edge Water Jet Cutting Machine

Jet Edge Inc. is pleased to announce that JACQUET West is installing a second Jet Edge waterjet cutting system at its metal processing facility in Carson, Calif.  The Mid Rail Gantry system is JACQUET’s twelfth Jet Edge waterjet nationwide. 

JACQUET West’s new large-format Jet Edge waterjet system features a 12’x 21’ table which enables the metal service center to process full 8’x20’ or 10’x20’ plates.  Powered by a 60,000 psi 100 hp Jet Edge iP60-100 intensifier pump, the ball-screw driven waterjet system has the best repeatability in the industry at +/- .001”, and features dual independent cutting heads to double production.  The Jet Edge system also has submerged or above-water cutting capabilities as well as height sensing capabilities to react to inconsistent plate height, providing maximum standoff accuracy from nozzle-to-plate.

A subsidiary of JACQUET Mid Atlantic which is a subsidiary of Jacquet Metals of Lyon Saint Priest, France, JACQUET West is one of five JACQUET metal service centers in the United States.  The company also has service centers in Charlotte, Houston, Pottstown, Pa. and Racine, Wis. JACQUET recently acquired the Rolark Group service centers in Canada, with subsidiaries in Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal.

JACQUET specializes in supplying and processing stainless steel and nickel alloys for OEMS, fabricators and machine shops that support primarily the oil and gas, power generation, pollution control systems and water purification industries. JACQUET’s North American service centers provide waterjet and plasma part cutting.  The company stocks 19 different grades of stainless steel and nickel alloy plates in a wide variety of sizes and thicknesses.

More Information

For more information about JACQUET West visit www.myjacquet.com or call 877-JQT-WEST or 310-684-4370.

For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, or call 1-800-JET-EDGE or 763-497-8700.

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. 

Jet Edge Water Jet Cutting Experts Coming to Winnipeg MMP Expo April 7

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 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 7 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 operations.  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 Bringing Latest CNC Waterjets to EASTEC

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.

EDGE X-5® 5-Axis Waterjet

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.

BOSS-CUTTER™ Waterjet System

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 X-Stream® Waterjet IntensifierPump

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.

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturer Anderson-Crane Company Installs Jet Edge Waterjet System

Jet Edge Inc. is pleased to announce that Anderson-Crane Company, a world leading material handling equipment manufacturer, has installed a Jet Edge waterjet cutting system at its fabrication facility in Litchfield, Minn.  With its new waterjet system, Anderson-Crane is now capable of cutting complex finished-quality parts from virtually any material.

Anderson-Crane Company manufactures a wide variety of material handling equipment, including screw conveyors, screw feeders and bucket elevators, specializing in custom projects. Anderson-Crane conveyors are used around the world to move everything from chocolate to taconite.  The company also fabricates hoppers, bins and gates. In addition to manufacturing its own products, Anderson-Crane operates as a local job shop, building structural equipment for local businesses and molds for the plastics industry. It also offers metal repair services.

Founded in 1950 as an offshoot of its Minneapolis-based sister company Anderson-Crane Rubber Company, Anderson-Crane Company has been steadily growing its fabrication facility and capabilities for more than 60 years. 

Company spokesman Rob Crane attributes his company’s growth and customer loyalty to its unsurpassed commitment to quality and its expertise in manufacturing custom material handling equipment.

“Anderson-Crane has become recognized as a leader in quality in the material handling business, delivering products with a very high attention to detail and finish,” Crane commented.  “We have decades-long customers that include Fortune 500 companies and major multi-nationals. We pay very close attention to our products’ fit and finish, assuring all dimensions are precise and weldments are cleaned.  Customers call on us when they have a special conveyor design that can’t be found in a catalog. We treat our customers’ projects as unique equipment that deserves close attention to detail and quality.”

This meticulous attention to quality is what compelled Anderson-Crane to install a precision waterjet cutting system, Crane noted.  Before installing its water jet, the company had been cutting parts on a CNC plasma machine and outsourcing work to waterjet shops.

“Due to our high demand for quality, we have spent a lot of time cleaning parts that come off our plasma machine,” Crane recalled.  “We decided to buy a waterjet because of its clean cut; our goal is to reduce rework and part cleaning time.  We wanted a system that cut parts with little or no edge cleanup required. A laser proved too costly and a waterjet allowed us to cut metal (our main working material), but also softer material such as gasket. We had been outsourcing waterjet cutting and were always satisfied with the edge quality and easy assembly of its finished parts. With the waterjet we’re able to move from raw material to finished parts in as little time as possible while improving our products’ quality and precision.”

Anderson-Crane’s new waterjet cutting capabilities will help the company maintain its competitive edge, Crane noted.

“Manufacturers in the material handling industry do not focus on the same level of quality as we do,” he said. “Adding a waterjet to our fabrication process set the quality bar even higher. Our goal is to minimize the time it takes to go from raw material to assembly. As we implement this, we’re striving to consistently deliver a product with outstanding quality.  We’re setting Anderson-Crane even further apart in an industry where quality and workmanship are often afterthoughts.”

In addition to improving its own products, Anderson-Crane also plans to grow its job shop business by offering waterjet cutting services.  It plans to cut primarily mild and stainless steel and occasionally rubber gasket and UHMW.

Anderson-Crane’s Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry waterjet system features an 8’x13’ work envelope and SigmaNEST® Companion CAD/CAM nesting software to maximize material usage.  It is powered by a 60,000 psi, 50hp Jet Edge iP60-50 waterjet intensifier pump.  The system features an eco-friendly Ebbco closed-loop water filtration and chilling system that prolongs waterjet component life and reduces water consumption and sewage fees by recycling water.

Anderson-Crane decided to buy its waterjet specifically from Jet Edge for a variety of reasons, Crane noted.

“Jet Edge’s proximity to our shop is a unique benefit,” he said.  “Being close to the manufacturer for support and training is important to us. We also wanted a dual gantry design, which we see as a more robust design than cantilever models offered by other waterjet firms.”

More Information

For more information about Anderson-Crane Company, visit www.screw-conveyor.com or call 800-314-2747 or 612-359-3535.

For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343) or 763-497-8700.

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 waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).

 

Water Jet Systems Manufacturer Jet Edge Exhibiting at Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo May 7 in Coquitlam, B.C.

Jet Edge Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure (UHP) water jet systems, announced today that it is exhibiting at the Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7 at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam, B.C.

During this informative table-top forum, attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with waterjet and metal fabrication technology 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 operations.  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.

MWR and Jet Edge Renew Technical Partnership

by Jet Edge

Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) and Jet Edge, Inc. announced today that they are renewing their longstanding technical partnership. 

MWR and Jet Edge also announced that MWR is installing a second Jet Edge water jet cutting system at its fabrication shop in Cornelius, N.C. and Brian Vickers will drive the #55 Jet Edge Toyota Camry in the Virginia 500 April 7 at Martinsville Speedway.

MWR Drivers. Courtesy Michael Waltrip Racing

MWR uses its Jet Edge precision water jet cutting system to cut more than 1,000 parts for each of its NASCAR Sprint Cup cars.  It builds about 56 cars per year, including the #55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry driven by Michael Waltrip, Mark Martin and Brian Vickers, the #56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry driven by Martin Truex Jr., and the #15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry driven by Clint Bowyer.

For its second waterjet machine, MWR has selected a Mid Rail Gantry system equipped with Jet Edge’s latest Permalign® EDGE taper control and bevel cutting technology.  The system features IGEMS CAD/CAM/NESTING software and is powered by a 60,000 psi 100 hp Jet Edge intensifier pump.  This new multi-axis water jet system will complement MWR’s existing 3-axis 90,000 psi 100 hp High Rail Gantry system, which was installed in 2008.

“Our business is all about speed,” said Michael Waltrip.  “We have to get design improvements to the racetrack as fast as possible to be competitive, and that’s going to be more important than ever this year with NASCAR’s mass rule changes.  Our first Jet Edge helped us get new parts to the racetrack two weeks faster and made us a force to be reckoned with.  Just think what we’ll be able to do with two Jet Edges!”

Jet Edge President Jude Lague said Jet Edge is thrilled to continue its relationship with MWR.

“Our partnership with MWR has exceeded our wildest expectations,” Lague said.  “They have been a powerful endorsement of our capabilities and we’re proud to be associated with such a first-class organization.  We’re really excited that Brian Vickers is racing for us again this year.  He had a great run at Loudon and we’re looking forward to Martinsville.”

For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343) or e-mail sales@jetedge.com.  For more information about Michael Waltrip Racing, visit www.michaelwaltrip.com.

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 waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com,
e-mail sales@jetedge.com or call +1-763-497-8700.  Follow us on Twitter @jetedge.