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Water Jet Cutting Machines

Multiple Tools Installed on a Single WARDJet Waterjet Z-Carriage

A single WARDJet Water Jet Z-Carriage with a Pneumatic Tapping Tool,
Height Sensor, Cutting Head, and Pneumatic Drill Installed

Why Choose a WARDJet Water Jet?

A ZX-813 WARDJet Water Jet Cutting Machine
A WARDJet X-Series Water Jet Controller

WARDJet Inc., Tallmadge, Ohio is a leading manufacturer of abrasive water jet cutting machines in the USA. Our focus is on setting business owners’ imaginations  free when it comes to the automation of almost anything. Our goal has been to design and build a CNC water jet gantry that would be recognized as the leading water jet cutting platform in the industry, yet be sturdy, stable and rigid enough to be considered the most versatile automation platform ever available to consumers.

Tapping Tool, Drill, Cutting Head, and Height Sensor all mounted onto a single water jet Z-Carriage

Engineered to achieve these goals and more, a WARDJet water jet system is “not just a waterjet”. Using our X-Classic Controller for example, if you want to mark the names of each part, then use the water jet to cut a hole, then ream and tap a thread in the same hole, automatically wash and dry and rotate the part, have a silicone gun run a perfect bead of sealant, then attach another mating part by hand, all without taking the part off the table, you may want to consider a water jet system by WARDJet.

“We want our customers to daydream about automating their processes, we are simply making it possible”


--Richard Ward, Owner and President of WARDJet



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  • 2 year limited warranty (4000 hours on a pump) on all X-series Water Jet Cutting Machines
  • We will pay you $100 every hour if your water jet goes down! (certain conditions apply)

From November 1, 2008, as long as certain criteria are met, WARDJet is offering a Guaranteed Uptime on any X-Series Water Jet Cutting System located in North America and a 2 year limited warranty or 4000 hours on a pump. So, if a WARDJet water jet system is not cutting within the criteria of the agreement, WARDJet will pay the customer $100 per hour for a maximum of $800 per day until the water jet cutting system is back in operation. That's how much we believe in your success!



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WARDJet Partners with the AMRC


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As part of a £60 million collaboration between world-leaders in the aerospace supply chain, key government offices and international academic institutions, the internationally acclaimed University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing has selected WARDJet to provide top of the line X-Series Water Jet cutting machines to their facility.

Richard Ward's Waterjet Blog


Waterjet blog

WARDJet has just entered into the blogosphere with Richard Ward's first post (president and owner of WARDJet) on April 8th featuring our brand new "Teach Part" mode on our X-Series Controller! There are new and exciting things happening every day at WARDJet. We invite you to see for yourself what happens here on a day to day basis. Check back often for updates or subscribe to our RSS feed!

Waterjet Cutting Applications


WARDJet strives for high-quality, high tolerance parts. Have a look at the large variety of applications that a WARDJet waterjet can accomplish.


Waterjet Cutting Applications

WARDJet Water Jet Accessories

When you purchase a WARDJet Water Jet we want to be sure it is capable of doing everything you need today, and everything you'll need in the future. So we've engineered a variety of accessories that can be added to your water jet to fit your application. These accessories can be added any time before or after the water jet is installed. If you don't see the accessory you need, give us a call. We've been known to create just about anything.

WARDJet Options

Z-Series ABRASIVE/PURE Water Jet Systems



The WARDJet Z-Series water jets are high tolerance, ball screw driven water jet cutting systems designed with the operator in mind. A friendly touch screen controller, up to 12" Z-carriage travel, proven abrasive feed system, easy-to-use PC software, modular multi-purpose grating support and clamping system have all been engineered to help your water jet operation run efficiently and effectively.


A Z-series water jet cutting system

WARDJet ZX-813-5 5-Axis Water Jet Cutting Machine

R-Series ABRASIVE/PURE Water Jet Systems


The R-Series water jets are a combination ball screw and high precision helical rack and split pinion water jet cutting system. A rack & pinion drive system on the X axis allows for unlimited travel. Driving the Y axis is a ballscrew with the X axis risers mounted on linear bearings. This combination makes the R-Series water jets extremely high tolerance machines. A touch screen controller, Z-carriage with up to 12” travel, abrasive feed system, and PC software are just some of the features incorporated into WARDJet water jets.

An R series waterjet cutting machine

L-Series PURE Water Jet Systems


L-Series Waterjet cutting machine

The L-Series was designed by the engineering team of WARDJet to meet our customers ever growing needs. More and more we come across customers with water only applications including specialized packaging, insulation, sound reduction, flooring (linoleum) and other products made from rubber, foam, and soft materials. We were approached by a customer to build a, high speed, high accuracy, water only cutting system with 5-axis capability. To achieve the high speed requirement there were two options: linear motion or belt drive. Good accuracy is achievable by either of these drive systems, but linear motion control is renowned for its excellent accuracies, placement repeatability and reliability. With that the L-Series was born.

J-Series PURE Water Jet Cutting Systems


J-Series PURE Waterjet cutting machine

The JX-813 has been designed for the end user who specializes in cutting materials with PURE WATER.

This would typically include materials such as foam, rubber, insulation, plastic, acrylics, cloth, leather, fiber board and so on. In some cases this will include fiber glass, carbon fiber and wood, but better results may be achieved using an abrasive system.

X-Series Water Jet Controllers


A WARDJet X-Series Controller

Drawing from our many years of experience in the water jet industry and expanding on the successful Z-Series and R-Series water jets,WARDJet has developed a motion control system that can take your water jet cutting business to the next level. Just some of the features available include an advanced internet connection at your water jet controller, a direct communication link to technical support, a dual touch screen controller, the capability to run multiple 5 axis water jet cutting heads and taper compensation!

Waterjet Abrasive Recycling

WARD Pro abrasive recycling system

Introducing the new WARD Pro Waterjet Abrasive Recycling Dispenser. The WARD Pro has a small footprint but a great impact on helping you save.


Learn More About Water Jets


Waterjet University

Waterjet University

The WARDJet Waterjet University™ is the place to find answers for all of your waterjet cutting questions. Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about waterjet cutting - from pump and gantry design, waterjet applications, comparisons with other cutting technologies and more!

Contact WARDJet

Contact WARDJet Water Jets

The WARDJet team wants to help you succeed in your water jet cutting endeavors. We invite you to visit our facility in Tallmadge, Ohio (USA) and meet our engineering and sales team.

Water Jet Grates

Waterjet Grates and Job Shop Grates

One of the most important parts of your water jet what holds and supports your material while you're cutting it. So WARDJet has come up with several unique water jet grating, clamping and fixturing systems based on your application. Learn how to choose the water jet grates that are right for you.

WARDJet AS-Series Pumps


Waterjet Intensifier Pumps

Whatever your cutting application, there's a WARDJet AS-Series intensifier pump designed to meet your needs. WARDJet offers a full range of reliable, efficient waterjet intensifier pumps for around-the-clock operations, small prototype jobs, and every application in between. You'll find pumps engineered to meet the demands of multiple head abrasive cutting, as well as those that are ideal for water-only cutting. All WARDJet pumps are engineered to be easy to operate - and even easier to maintain.

Used Water Jets

RICHEL, Inc., a sister company to WARDJet, is the largest reseller of used water jet equipment in the USA. If you are looking to purchase or sell a piece of water jet equipment, contact the biggest network in the industry. RICHEL can organize to strip, rebuild, install, commission and train on used water jet systems. Retrofits of plasma, oxy fuel, etc. to water jet and supply of complete additional water jet cutting head kits are also available.

Used waterjet cutting equipment and machines

Water Jet Questions?


Many of our customers have mentioned that they have a lot of general water jet questions that they need addressed prior to purchasing a water jet cutter. So we've put together a list and broken it down into categories to help you find the answers you need. We would certainly welcome any additional questions.

WARDJet Water Jet Video Library


Water Jet Video Library



As they say, "A picture's worth a thousand words" so we've created videos about many of our water jet products to help you visualize the benefits of water jet cutting for your company. If you have any trouble viewing them or don't see the water jet video you're looking for, please feel free to contact us.

Water Jet Wiki


Have a question about water jet cutting? Our Water Jet Wiki might have the answer. And even if it doesn't, feel free to add it yourself! There's a lot to know about water jet cutting, from software, to hardware, to troubleshooting difficult materials - our Water Jet Wiki is the place for you to learn and share. New information is constantly being added, so check back often!

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Articles on Water Jet Cutting


Read articles about water jet cutting in the news and magazines.

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Find all of our water jet related downloads here. Water jet feed rate calculators, machine layout drawings, and more!



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WARDJet Waterjet Challenge

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Welcome to the most important part of our web site if you are looking to expand your depth of knowledge in waterjet cutting.

Understand the logic behind everything WARDJet does from our design, engineering, software and controls. As this section grows we trust you will enjoy the information and appreciate the reasoning that continues to drive WARDJet forward.

Rich Ward


Abrasive Removal Only System (AROS)

Waterjet Abrasive Removal Only System

The WARDJet Abrasive Removal Only System is built to remove abrasive and kerf material from the tank. As with all removal-only systems, drops will not be removed. This option is a great choice to dramatically reduce the amount of shoveling, and downtime, required to empty your tank if you don't have an abrasive removal system. This is one of our more popular accessories, and if not initially selected, it will likely get to the top of the list once you have shoveled out your tank a few times!

Waterjet Controller Retrofits

WARDJet-Calypso Waterjet Retrofits

In order to provide ongoing service and support to users of ALL waterjet systems, WARDJet offers retrofits of our XL Controller to nearly any waterjet machine, including your Calypso.

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24 Hour Support

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WARDJet offers 24 hour support to all of its new and existing customers. Ontop of the 24 hour support there is a F.A.Q. and a Video Library highlighting specific support issues.