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Waterjet

GAINING GRAINS // A new machine provides fully automated recycling of abrasives

Written by: Alan Richter
Published: 16 December 2025
GAINING GRAINS // A new machine provides fully automated recycling of abrasives

Above: The NX Pro waterjet can be paired with one of three cutting heads, including Dynamic Waterjet XD to enable accurate, fact and flexible 3D cutting

MAXIMUM VERSATILITY // Greater durability, wear resistance, clog-free, self-monitoring cutting head and automatic removal of used abrasive all enhance machine performance

Written by: Alan Richter
Published: 19 September 2025
MAXIMUM VERSATILITY // Greater durability, wear resistance, clog-free, self-monitoring cutting head and automatic removal of used abrasive all enhance machine performance

Above: The Omax optional VersaJET 5-axis cutting head was redesigned so it is more watertight to prevent the abrasivepacked stream from penetrating the gears and other moving parts.

Pushing the Limit: Flagship line comes fully loaded to improve operations, outcomes

Written by: Alan Richter
Published: 25 September 2024
Pushing the Limit: Flagship line comes fully loaded to improve operations, outcomes

 

Big and Bold: Architectural fabricator finds that bringing a key cutting process in house pays off

Written by: Alan Richter
Published: 22 March 2024

 

Ride the Wave

Written by: Alan Richter
Published: 27 November 2023

Houston fabricator brings waterjet in house to better control production of elevator equipment and other components

Steady Stream

Written by: Alan Richter
Published: 20 February 2023

Texas machine shop benefits by switching from plasma to waterjet cutting

From part to art

Written by: Super User
Published: 18 May 2022
From part to art

A fabricator in Washington state uses a new cutting tool to create public art

Brains + beauty

Written by: Super User
Published: 16 February 2022
Brains + beauty

Robot war inspires an engineer to open a successful job shop

Parts, ASAP

Written by: Super User
Published: 22 September 2021
Parts, ASAP

Waterjet machines help fabricators get back to business

Predict & prevent

Written by: Super User
Published: 12 February 2021
Predict & prevent

Manufacturers find measurable results by keeping their machines well maintained

Set sail

Written by: Super User
Published: 09 October 2020
Set sail

A yacht manufacturer required a more precise cutting method without relying on outside help

Systems upgrade

Written by: Super User
Published: 10 July 2020
Systems upgrade

Easy pump rebuilding and no heat affected edges move jobs faster through the production line

Meeting standards

Written by: Super User
Published: 13 April 2020
Meeting standards

Manufacturers are adapting machine operations to manage quality assurance tasks simply and quickly

In the family

Written by: Super User
Published: 12 February 2020
In the family

Relying on others proved disappointing, so one shop owner installed his own cutting equipment

A better carry

Written by: Super User
Published: 07 November 2019
A better carry

Rather than being weighed down by a jangling key ring, one engineer invents a design to help lighten the load

Just right

Written by: Super User
Published: 08 August 2019
Just right

Predictive maintenance helps manufacturers eliminate production challenges, boost uptime and support unmanned operations

Never obsolete

Written by: Super User
Published: 13 May 2019
Never obsolete

Machinery manufacturer’s R&D, education efforts and response to feedback help its customers tackle exotic alloys

Imperial Metalwerks Inc. invested in easy-to-operate technology from Flow International Corp.

Written by: Super User
Published: 13 February 2019
Imperial Metalwerks Inc. invested in easy-to-operate technology from Flow International Corp.

Imperial Metalwerks can switch between cutting materials ranging from steel, aluminum, plastic, rubber, and other materials without complicated setups or downtime

Plug-and-play process

Written by: Super User
Published: 13 February 2019
Plug-and-play process

Imperial Metalwerks can switch between cutting materials ranging from steel, aluminum, plastic, rubber, and other materials without complicated setups or downtime

Byrd Maintenance Services invests in high-precision cutting from Hypertherm

Written by: Super User
Published: 15 November 2018
Byrd Maintenance Services invests in high-precision cutting from Hypertherm

BMSI relies on Hyertherm HyPrecision waterjet for custom-cut parts requiring tight tolerances

New markets

Written by: Super User
Published: 22 May 2018
New markets

In order to shape thicker steel, one fabricator shifts away from manual cutting methods

Dedicated to detail

Written by: Super User
Published: 13 April 2018
Dedicated to detail

Shop owner uses competitive technology to entice potential employees

Competitive edge

Written by: Super User
Published: 06 February 2018
Competitive edge

Click and feed, a fabricator stays competitive by investing in precision machinery, maintenance and support

Clear advantage

Written by: Super User
Published: 09 November 2017
Clear advantage

New cutting system advances a machine shop’s ability to land more challenging work

Fine adjustments

Written by: Super User
Published: 16 May 2017
Fine adjustments

When the economy floundered, one shop revised its business plan

Self-starter

Written by: Super User
Published: 15 February 2017
Self-starter

Armed with only a business plan, a shop owner selects the right machines to take on rising demand

Pinpoint processing

Written by: Super User
Published: 08 November 2016
Pinpoint processing

Dual-head 5-axis waterjet helps Jacquet Midwest expand capabilities and earn more business

By the bay

Written by: Super User
Published: 11 May 2016
By the bay

Harnessing the power of water to cut anything and everything is fitting for this seaside shop

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