Showing posts with label water jet cutting machine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label water jet cutting machine. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

5’X5’ Water Jet Machine Ideal for Shops Requiring Smaller Waterjet Cutting System

Jet Edge’s 5’X5’ Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System is an ideal water jet cutting solution for shops that cut smaller material or have limited floor space available for machine tools.

Powered by a 60,000 psi or 90,000 psi Jet Edge waterjet intensifier pump (available in 30-200hp models), the 5’X5’ water jet cutting machine features an exposed 72”X72” tank that easily accommodates overhead loading. It is designed to cut virtually any material up to 60”X60”. If equipped with an optional second cutting head, it can cut two parts up to 30”X60”. Optional mirroring cuts part cycle time in half.

The Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry water jet system 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. The Mid Rail Gantry waterjet system also is available in 8’x5’, and 21’x5’, 8’X13’ and 21’X13’ and 5’x13’ work envelopes.

Jet Edge’s Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System is proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information, visit http://www.jetedge.com/, e-mail sales@jetedge.com, 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 water jets 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).

Thursday, February 11, 2010

2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule

Race fans, visit http://www.jetedge.com/ to download your free Jet Edge 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule featuring the drivers of Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR)!

MWR uses a Jet Edge High Rail Gantry waterjet system to cut 250 parts for each of their racecars. Since installing their Jet Edge water jet, MWR has increased productivity 50% and gets new design improvements to the racetrack two weeks faster! On one part alone (the splitter), MWR saves $130,000 per year!

Read MWR's Jet Edge success story!

Watch Jet Edge Video Featuring Michael Waltrip!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Jet Edge Waterjet Customer Twelve Strike Featured in IEN Connects

Jet Edge Waterjet Systems customer Twelve Strike Bowling Services was featured today in IEN Connects.

When Twelve Strike's owner Ron Richmond decided to add the waterjet process to his manufacturing facility in Long Beach, CA, he insisted on two things: his water jet system would be made in America and it would include a closed-loop water recycling system. No exceptions. 

Click Here to Read the Story.

Monday, January 4, 2010

2010 Waterjet Training Schedule

Jet Edge, a leading waterjet manufacturer, has posted its 2010 waterjet training schedule at http://www.jetedge.com/.

Headquartered in St. Michael, Minnesota, Jet Edge manufactures precision waterjet cutting machines, waterjet pumps, mobile waterjet cutters, waterjet parts, and mobile waterjets for ultra-high pressure hydroblasting, cleaning and surface preparation applications.

Find out more about Jet Edge at http://www.jetedge.com/.

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Jet Edge congratulates LAI on ACE Awards


Jet Edge customer LAI International, Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., won two Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards, including one for top-25 fastest-growing private company and the other for top-50 private company ranked by revenue by ACE. ACE Awards measure 2008 revenue and a formula based on revenue growth over a two-year period

About LAI International
LAI is a leading contract manufacturer of precision-engineered components and assemblies for aerospace, power generation, defense, medical and other advanced technology industries. The company’s technology, engineering and manufacturing solutions are used to build components for airframes, aircraft engines, power generators, defense systems, medical devices and other mission-critical applications.
LAI has developed strategic relationships with leading global OEMs and operates five U.S. manufacturing facilities, with locations in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Tucson, Westminster, Md., and Scarborough, Maine – all of which are ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified. The company also offers NADCAP-certified non-conventional machining processes.
LAI has developed innovative applications in advanced machining processes, including waterjet cutting and drilling, laser cutting, drilling, welding and heat-treating, EDM drilling, CNC EDM, high-speed EDM, conventional CNC machining, five-axis CNC machining and precision grinding. The company also provides gage calibration, tooling production, air-flow inspection and additional manufacturing services.
For more information, see www.LAIco.com.

Quick Facts about LAI International
- Five U.S. manufacturing facilities: Phoenix, Tucson, Minneapolis, Westminster, Md., and Scarborough, Maine
- Founded in 1979
- Corporate headquarters located in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- All facilities ISO 9001 | AS9100 certified
- GE Customer Impact of the Year Award winner
- Lockheed Martin Corporate STAR Supplier
- Northrop Grumman Platinum Source Preferred Supplier
- ACE Corporate Excellence Award winner, 2008-09
- An Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private U.S. company, three-time award winner, 2007-09

Pictured in Photo:

(l-r) Joe Wagner, plant manager for LAI International Inc. operations in Phoenix and Tucson, AZ; Stewart Cramer, president of LAI; Vinnie Caliendo, CFO; Matt Kalina, director of marketing; and John Rogers, vice president of operations, Inc., pose with one of the two ACE Awards the company won.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Jet Edge Congratulates Mattracks, Inc. on ‘Faces of Trade’ Award


Jet Edge customer Mattracks, Inc. recently received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Faces of Trade Award” in recognition of its successful export business.

Based in Karlstad, Minn., Mattracks manufactures rubber track conversion systems for trucks and ATVs. The company uses a Jet Edge waterjet system to cut a wide variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, foam, rubber and plastic. They have even etched glass.

Read Mattracks’ Jet Edge success story.

Mattracks sells its products in 50 countries. More than half its business comes from international sales.

More Information

To find out more about Mattracks, visit www.mattracks.com, call 218-436-7000, or e-mail sales@mattracks.com.

To find out more about Jet Edge waterjets, visit www.jetedge.com, call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343) or e-mail sales@jetedge.com.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Waterjet Cutting Demos, Technology Presentation at SOUTH-TEC


We shipped out our latest waterjet cutting machine to the SOUTH-TEC show today. The show runs Oct. 6-8 in Charlotte.

We will be showing our Mid Rail Gantry waterjet table and our iP60-100 100hp 60,000 psi waterjet intensifier pump.

If you are interested in learning how waterjet technology can help your business solve a specific manufacturing problem, increase productivity, and cut costs, please stop by our booth, 16086. We will have several waterjet applications experts available to answer your questions.

We also invite you to attend our presentation, "The Latest Innovations in Waterjet Technology," 10:30-10:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the SOUTH-TEC theater. Our presentation will focus on 90,000 psi waterjet intensifier pump technology and how your business can increase its profitability by cutting faster and using less garnet, water and electricity.