Jet Edge's U.K. Distributor Aquablast Opens Water Jet Showroom, Training Facility

We have exciting news for our friends across the pond!

Our longtime U.K. distributor Aquablast Ltd. has just finished installing a new Jet Edge EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet cutting system at their headquarters in Beccles, Suffolk, and they are eager to show you its precision CNC cutting capabilities.

Capable of cutting sophisticated 3D parts and bevels up to 60° from virtually any material, Aquablast’s Jet Edge 1500x4000 mm (5’X13’) abrasive waterjet system is designed for 24/7 industrial use and maintains +/- 0.025mm  (0.001") linear positional accuracy over 300 mm (12") per axis and +/- 0.025mm (0.001") repeatability (bi-directional).

Aquablast has represented Jet Edge waterjets for more than 20 years and has extensive knowledge of ultra-high pressure waterjet technology and its countless applications.  In addition to representing Jet Edge, Aquablast also manufactures its own line of waterjetting equipment and carries a wide range of mobile waterjet systems and support products.  The company also offers precision waterjet cutting services, mobile waterjet cutting and surface preparation services, and safety training.

Aquablast is authorized to sell and service Jet Edge’s full product line in the U.K., including Jet Edge’s CE-marked 5-axis and 3-axis waterjet motion systems, its hydraulic intensifier and direct drive pumps, and portable cutting systems and water blasting equipment.  Jet Edge offers the widest range of waterjet pumps in the industry, from 36-280hp, in 2500 bar (36KSI), 4000 bar (60KSI) and 6200 bar (90KSI) models, electric and diesel.

If you'd like to visit Aquablast's new showroom and waterjet training facility, please give them a call today!

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Water Jet Systems Ideal for Mining Operations

Jet Edge is helping mines around the world increase productivity with ultra-high pressure water jet cutting technology.

Both Jet Edge precision waterjet cutting and mobile waterjet cutting product lines have applications in the mining industry. Precision CNC waterjets are used to cut parts for mine processing equipment, and mobile waterjets can be used for a wide range of field cutting applications, including cutting grouted casings.

Jet Edge's mining industry customers value Jet Edge equipment for its reliability and ease of maintenance and its heavy duty construction that can withstand years of use in harsh remote locations.

Jet Edge 5-Axis Water Jet System Helps DRC Copper Mine Double Productivity

A remote copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo insisted on a Jet Edge EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet system when it came time for them to buy their second water jet. They had powered their first waterjet with a Jet Edge X-Stream intensifier pump and were confident in the reliability of Jet Edge equipment. They knew they could depend on Jet Edge to get them waterjet parts quickly and on-time despite their incredibly remote location which is at least a three week’s drive from Johannesburg, South Africa.  Read More

Centura Oil Helps Uranium Mine Maximize Ore Recovery with Jet Edge-Powered Ultra-High Pressure Water Jet

When a uranium mine needed to extract hundreds of pipes and casings that were blocking millions of dollars’ worth of uranium ore, they called Jet Edge customer Centura Oil Inc. of Minnesota. 

Centura spent two and a half years deep underground cutting hundreds of pipes and casings of various diameters, many as small as 2” ID, and cutting off casings just below the surface casing to allow for the overcoring bit to be reduced so the entire string of pipe could be retrieved. To add to the challenge, the pipes had been installed at a 70° angle and Centura had to make the cuts sight unseen at distances as far as 300 feet. Read More

Jet Edge Waterjets Can Help Increase Productivity at Your Mining Operation

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The Perfect Water Jet Cut Bottle Opener for National Beer Lover's Day

Happy National Beer Lover's Day!

A true lover of beer would never be caught without a bottle opener on a day like today.  That would be worse than going fishing without bait.

Do you have a favorite bottle opener?  Mine is my trusty Jet Edge waterjet cut sample part that we cut for prospective customers at the big machine tool trade shows like FABTECH and IMTS.
I haven't found a bottle opener that works better than my Jet Edge opener.

Our waterjet test lab is working on this year's FABTECH bottle opener.  What will it be?  You'll have to stop by our booth to find out.  Bring beer!

See Jet Edge's 5-Axis Water Jet Cutting Demonstrations at FABTECH

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It's National Read a Book Day - Crack Open Your Water Jet Equipment Maintenance Manual

Happy National Read a Book Day!  What a great time for us to remind you of the importance of reading and referencing your Jet Edge water jet equipment manuals.

You're probably slow today with the holiday fast approaching, so why not crack open your Jet Edge water jet equipment manual and learn a few tips on how to safely and properly maintain and operate your Jet Edge water jet system and water jet pump.

Jet Edge water jet customers tell us they love our manuals, which are well-written by our experienced technical writer, who takes pride in making sure our manuals are kept up-to-date and are easy to read and understand.

Jet Edge Water Jet Equipment Manuals

If you need to order a new Jet Edge manual, please contact our water jet parts department at parts@jetedge.com or +1 763-497-8700.

Jet Edge Waterjet Systems Proudly Supports Rotary International and the Rotary Club of St. Michael-Albertville.

Learn about Rotary's literacy efforts here.

How to Stop Small Parts from Falling into Your Water Jet Tank

If you have ever needed to waterjet cut small parts, you know how challenging it can be to prevent them from falling into the waterjet tank.

Luckily, there are several ways to stop your parts from going for a swim.

Sticks - One of the oldest tricks in the book is to place small sticks in the kerf.  This puts pressure on the part so it doesn't fall in.  You can use toothpicks, coffee stir sticks or even shish kebab sticks.

Place toothpicks in the kerf to keep small parts from falling in.
This material is sparking because it is titanium
and is so hard that the waterjet abrasive garnet sparks when it hits it.

Program in a small tab - Using your waterjet CAD/CAM/Nesting software, program in a small tab on the part so it remains slightly attached to its source material after it has been cut.  Once you remove the material, you can wiggle the part free and then grind away the tab.  This is what Jet Edge does at the FABTECH expo.

Add a small tab to your program to hold waterjet parts in place.

Cut on Waterjet Bricks - If you cut a lot of small parts, it would be wise to invest in plastic waterjet bricks.  The brick's flat surface will prevent your parts from falling in the tank.  You can order water jet bricks from Jet Edge's water jet parts department.

Plastic bricks can prevent small parts from falling in your waterjet.

Visit Jet Edge Waterjets at FABTECH

We'd love to meet you in person at FABTECH, Nov. 16-18 in Las Vegas.  If you need a free expo pass, please contact your Jet Edge waterjet representative.  See you there!

Water Jet Cutting Bananas with a Jet Edge

It's National Banana Split Day.  Hooray!

If you buy the ice cream, we'll bring the bananas!

We had some fun waterjet cutting bananas in the Jet Edge water jet test cutting lab.  The cut turned out great.

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Jet Edge Waterjets Help You Increase Productivity so You Can Enjoy More Relaxation Time

Happy National Relaxation Day!  It cruel that this wonderful holiday should land on a Monday this year, but we hope you can find some time today to enjoy a few moments of "Me Time" to just chill out and relax a bit.  You've certainly earned it.

If you're too busy to spare a few minutes for relaxation, it's time to take a look at your operations and invest in new manufacturing machinery that can help you take back your life.  Your time here on earth is precious.  Don't waste a single minute by putting up with unproductive equipment.

Jet Edge waterjet systems can help you increase productivity and get your life back.

If you're wasting hours grinding slag and HAZ away from your plasma cut parts, get those hours back by investing in a water jet system and say goodbye to slag forever.

If you're taking forever to cut metals with wire EDM, get yourself a waterjet and take back your time.

If you're tired of scraping away burnt edges off your laser cut parts, go for a Jet Edge and never scrape burnt parts again.

If you know your process is taking too long and there must be a better solution, contact Jet Edge today to discuss your water jet cutting application.  We've helped manufacturers around the world solve their toughest productivity problems and we'd love to help you too.

Get Your Life Back.  Get a Jet Edge.

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See Jet Edge's EDGE X-5 5-Axis Waterjet System in Action at FABTECH!

Nov. 16-18, Las Vegas.

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Water Jet Cutting Zucchini with a Jet Edge Water Jet System

I planted way too many zucchini this year, so I brought some in to cut on the waterjet in our test cutting lab.

As you can see, ultra-high pressure waterjet is an excellent way to cut zucchini and other produce.

Jet Edge can work with you to incorporate UHP waterjet technology into your commercial food processing systems.  Please give us a call today to discuss your custom waterjet cutting application.

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It's Time to Buy a Water Jet System

Summer is flying by, IMTS and FABTECH are right around the corner, and it's time to buy that water jet system to take advantage of this year's U.S. tax incentives for capital equipment.

If you're still torn between water jet and plasma or water jet and laser, let Jet Edge make a case for choosing a waterjet system.

Water jet is by far the most versatile piece of fabrication equipment you could ever buy for your shop. It cuts nearly any material, including reflective and non-conductive materials.  It cuts incredibly thick metals.  It has a very small kerf, allowing you to tightly nest parts to maximize material use.

A cold-cutting process, water jet cuts without HAZ or slag so you don't have to waste hours grinding away parts so you can weld them.

Water jet doesn't kick up a cloud of dust, making it great for cutting fiberglass, fiber cement and composite materials.

And if you don't like breathing in dust, then you certainly can't like breathing in noxious fumes and chromium smoke.  Waterjets cut without fumes and smoke, allowing you to breathe easy.

There are many, many more reasons to choose waterjet.  See our website to get the complete lowdown.

Of course, if you still can't decide, why not buy one of each?  Waterjet, lasers and plasma systems complement each other quite nicely in a fully equipped metal fabrication shop.

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Our sales staff can you decide if waterjet is the right tool for you.  Give us a call today to discuss your application.

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Robots Waterjet Cut Carpet for Cars. When Will They Clean My House?

"You are obsessed with robots!" my husband declared, laughing as I said "I wish I had a robot to clean up this mess."

I've been wanting a robot ever since I moved out on my own and gained a real appreciation for my mother's impeccable housekeeping.  My mom followed behind her nine children with robotic precision in tiring (vs. tireless) pursuit of a clean home. Sure, she assigned us all cleaning chores, but no one can clean better and faster than Momma. She made it look easy, and sometimes even fun.  But I am certain that there were days when even she would have appreciated a robot of her own.

Robots have been used in manufacturing for decades.  At Jet Edge, we work with robotic integrators like Alliance Automation LLC to integrate ultra high pressure water jet cutting technology into robotic trimming cells. Robot waterjets are quite possibly buzzing away right now somewhere in Michigan water jet cutting carpet for your next car.

All I ask is that if a robot can be trained to precisely water jet parts for automotive applications, why can't it scrub the shower door?

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Water Jet Cutting Pineapple, Coconuts and Limes

It's been downright tropical in Minnesota lately, so last Friday we decided to water jet cut some tropical fruits in our water jet test cutting lab.

Our test lab never smelled so good.  The delicious smell of fresh cut pineapple, coconut and lime permeated the entire shop, and attracted some curious coworkers.  With the big shop fan blowing, and humidity hovering near 90%, it wasn't hard to imagine ourselves hanging out on a beach somewhere enjoying an umbrella drink.

It was 10 after five when we sliced the last lime.  By then we were all anxious to get home for the weekend so we could enjoy a pina colada or maybe a mojito out on our deck in beautiful Minnesota.

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Pacific Ship Repair Waterjet Cuts Military-Grade Materials with Jet Edge Water Jet System

At Jet Edge, we're celebrating our Great American customers this week.  Today, we honor Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication, Inc. in San Diego, California.

PacShip uses a Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry water jet system to cut a wide range of military-use materials including high-strength armor plating, plastics, carbon fiber, rubber, copper, stainless steel and Kevlar.  They also water jet cut materials for commercial use, including ceramic tile.

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It's Paul Bunyan Day - Let's Go Up North and Meet Precision Waterjet Concepts!

Paul Bunyan Day is a Giant Day to be a Minnesotan!

We are so proud to make Jet Edge waterjet systems right here in Minnesota, Land of 10,000 Lakes and home to that Giant Lumberjack and his trusty sidekick Babe the Blue Ox.

In honor of Paul Bunyan Day, let's head up north to Pequot Lakes, Minnesota to meet Jet Edge customer Precision Waterjet Concepts.  Precision Waterjet Concepts could have started their business anywhere, but they chose the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota, one of Paul Bunyan's favorite stomping grounds.  They run one of the cleanest, most efficient 5-axis and 3-axis waterjet shops we have ever seen...and they heat their Northern Minnesota waterjet shop with hot water recycled from their waterjets!

Read Precision Waterjet Concepts Jet Edge Success Story.

This is just one of Precision Waterjet Concepts many waterjets.

Celebrating U.S. Jet Edge Waterjet Users

In honor of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, we're celebrating the Great American waterjet shops who use Jet Edge waterjet equipment.

Twelve Strike Bowling Services manufactures automated bowling scoring equipment in Long Beach, California.  When they decided to add a waterjet system, they chose Jet Edge because they wanted an American made waterjet system with closed loop water recycling.

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Jet Edge precision waterjet systems are proudly made in St. Michael, Minnesota, U.S.A., by an American-owned company. We manufacture both waterjet pumps and motion systems. Find out more about Jet Edge at www.jetedge.com.

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Celebrating National Week of Making with Jet Edge Water Jet Systems

Jet Edge is proud to manufacturer precision CNC waterjet systems that help makers make.

We make our water jet systems in St. Michael, Minnesota, U.S.A., and sell them around the world to manufacturers in a wide range of industries, including automotive and aerospace, defense, food, stone and tile, and much more.

This week during National Week of Making, check our blog daily for a featured photo of a product made by a Jet Edge waterjet user.

The steering wheel in your car was likely manufactured using a water jet cut trim die manufactured by Trim Tool & Machine in Cleveland, Ohio, using a Jet Edge waterjet system.  Here is one being made:

Waterjet cutting a steering wheel trim die.

Read Trim Tool & Machine's Jet Edge success story.

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Machine Shops Increase Productivity, Diversify Capabilities with Jet Edge 5-axis Waterjets

Machines shops can increase their productivity and take in new types of work by installing a Jet Edge waterjet cutting system.

Here is a wonderful Jet Edge success story from Gulf Machine Shop in Lake Charles, Louisiana:

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Jet Edge precision waterjets are made with pride in St. Michael, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Jet Edge Water Jet Systems Will Put a Smile on Your Face

Selecting a UHP waterjet system for your business is a big decision.  Before you make that huge capital purchase, be sure you are going with a waterjet systems manufacturer that you can trust.

Here's how Jet Edge Waterjet Systems will put a smile on your face:

• Jet Edge manufactures quality industrial waterjets at our manufacturing facility in St. Michael, Minnesota, U.S.A.
• Jet Edge waterjets are built for 24/7 industrial operation 365 days a year.  Sure, you can buy a lesser waterjet for less money, but if your business depends on up-time, you need a Jet Edge.
• Jet Edge manufactures both the waterjet pump and waterjet systems.  Make only one call for parts, service and support.
• Jet Edge is willing to customize our waterjet systems so you get exactly what you need.  We'll even sell our waterjet pumps separately and work with you to integrate UHP waterjet technology into other systems.
• Jet Edge waterjet intensifier pumps lead the industry in performance and longevity.  We have customers whose water jet pumps have more than 68,000 hours on them.
• Jet Edge offers free training for life at our headquarters in St. Michael, Minnesota.
• Jet Edge Parts & Service department has a 100% customer satisfaction rating.
• Jet Edge waterjet parts and service are available 24/7/365 days a year.  We have a 99% on-time delivery record for water jet parts.
• Jet Edge will help you promote your waterjet cutting and blasting services for free.  Contact your Jet Edge sales representative for details.

Happy National Smile Power Day from Jet Edge!  Smile more and frown less by investing in a Jet Edge Waterjet System!

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Happy Flag Day from Jet Edge Waterjets

Our favorite decal!  Happy Flag Day from Jet Edge.

Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttles Help Shops Break Bottlenecks to Boost Productivity

If unloading time is causing a bottleneck in your waterjet shop, you need a Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttle System.  Jet Edge's waterjet shuttles allow your operator to keep cutting as parts are unloaded, breaking that frustrating bottleneck so you can make parts, not dust bunnies.

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Waterjet Cutting Sweet Corn for National Corn on the Cob Day

Jet Edge waterjets will cut virtually anything...including corn on the cob!

Our UHP waterjet technology can be integrated into commercial food processing systems.  Learn about our custom waterjet systems at www.jetedge.com.  Call us at 1-800-538-3343 or +1 763-497-8700 to discuss your food cutting application.

Happy National Corn on the Cob Day tomorrow from Jet Edge!  We hope you are able to enjoy some delicious sweetcorn tomorrow.

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