Water Jet Systems Manufacturer Jet Edge Exhibiting at 2011 China Aerospace and Aviation Technology Show

Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure water jet systems for precision cutting and surface preparation, will exhibit at the 2011 China Aerospace and Aviation Technology Show, Nov. 1-5 in Shanghai. Look for Jet Edge in the AMT Group Pavilion – Booths A09-A18, A39-A56, Hall N5, Shanghai New International Expo Center.

Jet Edge technical experts will be available to answer questions about Jet Edge’s precision water jet cutting and surface preparation equipment and its many applications in the aerospace industry. Interested participants can register to attend an upcoming free X-Stream waterjet application and operation training and demonstration workshop at Jet Edge’s local Shanghai office and showroom.

Jet Edge precision waterjets are used by aerospace suppliers and manufacturers to cut a wide range of materials, including titanium, phenolic resin, aluminum and composites. Jet Edge water jet surface preparation equipment has been used to remove coatings from aircraft engine components, and to remove coatings and rubber from airport runways.

Jet Edge offers a wide range of precision water jet cutting systems, mobile waterjet cutters and surface preparation tools, including precision waterjet cutting machines, portable waterjet cutting systems, ultra-high pressure intensifier pumps, waterjetting tools and waterjet parts and accessories. Jet Edge has the widest range of waterjet pumps on the market, from 25-280hp, including 36KSI (2500 bar), 60KSI (4100 bar) and 90KSI (6200 bar) models. Electric and diesel pumps are available. Jet Edge also offers custom engineering and OEM integration support.

Based in St. Michael, Minnesota, U.S.A., Jet Edge has a sales, service and showroom office in Shanghai. For more information, visit www.jetedge.com or www.jetedge.cn, or call +86-21-5868 2809/3678 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, machine and job shops.

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Michael Waltrip Racing Speeds Up Waterjet Cutting with 90,000 PSI Jet Edge X-Stream Waterjet Pump

Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) has installed a 90,000 psi Jet Edge X-Stream xP90-100 waterjet intensifier pump at its fabrication shop in Cornelius, N.C. The pump will power MWR's Jet Edge waterjet cutting system, which it uses to make parts for its three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams and its NASCAR Nationwide Series team.

MWR plans to achieve much faster cutting speeds and drastically lower its operating costs with its new Jet Edge X-Stream pump. The pump produces 50% more pressure than a typical 60,000 psi waterjet intensifier pump, resulting in a 40-50% increase in productivity for many materials. As a result of these faster cutting speeds, MWR can expect to use 30% less water, 30% less power, and up to 50% less abrasive.

"These days we're all looking for ways to save time and money, and Jet Edge's X-Stream pump does both," said Nick Hughes, MWR's technical director. "We couldn't ask for anything more."

According to Hughes, MWR has been running its Jet Edge waterjet system 60 to 65 hours per week since installing it in the spring of 2008. It now waterjets 250 parts for each of its racecars. The parts are cut from a wide variety of materials ranging from ¼" Nomex® to ½" steel, and include numerous panels, mounts and chassis components, plus duct work, windows, splitter panels and much more. MWR builds about 56 cars per year, which include the #55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry driven by Michael Waltrip and fielded by MWR, the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry driven by David Reutimann and fielded by MWR, the #47 Little Debbie® Toyota Camry driven by Marcos Ambrose fielded by JTG-Daugherty Racing through a technical alliance with MWR, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series #99 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry driven by David Reutimann fielded by MWR.

MWR has experienced tremendous productivity gains since installing its Jet Edge waterjet system, Hughes said.

"After we installed our Jet Edge last year, we increased our productivity by 50 percent and were able to get technology improvements to the racetrack two weeks faster than in the past," he said. "This resulted in some very respectable finishes that got everybody talking about Michael Waltrip Racing. It really comes down to machining time. We can cut parts a lot faster on the waterjet than on the milling center. We are also producing better quality parts and we are seeing huge reductions in material waste thanks to the Jet Edge's tight nesting capabilities."

Hughes noted that the Jet Edge waterjet was instrumental in the development of MWR's newest racecar, the Series 600.

"The Jet Edge waterjet was key to the redesign," Hughes said. "It enabled us to design and produce parts at a moment's notice. We were able to get the project done much faster and much more cost effectively than we could have in the past. As we enter our third year of Sprint Cup Series competition, there is no doubt that we will be placing even more demands on our Jet Edge waterjet. The X-Stream pump's faster cutting speeds will help us keep up with that demand."

For the latest updates on Michael Waltrip Racing's use of the Jet Edge waterjet system, and 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 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).

Pegasus Northwest Provides Waterjet Cutting Services to Aerospace Industry and Beyond

Located in Kent, Washington, Pegasus Northwest Inc. is a Boeing-certified abrasive waterjet cutting service company that specializes in tight-tolerance cutting for the aerospace industry and beyond.

Armed with three Jet Edge High Rail Gantry waterjet systems, Pegasus Northwest has established itself as one of the most accurate waterjet shops in the industry by using only diamond orifices and the highest grade garnet abrasive on the market, said Ron Palstring, Pegasus' longtime plant manager. The company's reputation is born out of its many years of experience meeting stringent aerospace industry performance requirements for quality, service, on-time delivery and documentation.

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