For
its second waterjet
machine, MWR selected Jet
Edge’s new EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet cutting system, which is capable of cutting
beveled and taper-free parts from virtually any material. The machine is
powered by a 100hp Jet Edge iP55-100 hydraulic intensifier pump that pressurizes
water to 55,000 psi and features IGEMS CAD/CAM/NESTING software. This new multi-axis water jet system
complements MWR’s existing 3-axis 90,000 psi 100 hp High Rail Gantry system,
installed in 2008.
MWR
uses its Jet Edge waterjets 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.
“Our engineering department is very excited to
have this powerful new tool,” said Tom German, MWR chief technical officer. “The
Jet Edge EDGE X-5 is taking our fabricating capabilities to a whole new level.
In fact, we’ve already taken design improvements to the track and Victory Lane.”
Jet
Edge President Jude Lague said Jet Edge is proud to install a second system at
Michael Waltrip Racing.
“MWR
has a lot at stake when it comes to the performance and reliability of its
manufacturing equipment,” Lague said. “We’re
very proud that we’ve earned their confidence and that they chose Jet Edge for
their second system.”
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.michaelwaltripracing.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.
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