More Slides to Abrasive Removal System AROS

We added more photos to give additional information on our Abrasive Removal Only System.  It works well, is low cost to run and operate and we have installed many on waterjets that are not WARDJet’s.  If you are looking to make removal of your abrasive from your tank easy, feel free to call and get more information on an AROS.  http://www.wardjet.com/AROS.asp

Rich

More Videos to Tech Support

We continue to grow our online support on all aspects of WARDJet.  We have added a new IGEMS video on dimensioning  http://www.wardjet.com/videolibrary.asp   and 3 more videos under the password protected section of tech support  http://www.wardjet.com/support-steps.asp    “how to replace an orifice”,   “how to break in an orifice”,   “how to set the pressure on a mini hopper”.  If you are a WARDJet user please contact us for a password as there is tons of information on this section to help you be more effective and efficient in your waterjet cutting.

Rich

 

Slides Added to Z Series, Pumps, Controller

To help show more features on different aspects of WARDJet waterjets, we have added a lot more information and slides to several sections.  If you watch the slide show at the beginning of each section listed below you will see what I am talking about.  We hope you find this helpful as you look to understand more about waterjet cutting machines. Z-Series waterjets: http://wardjet.com/ZSeries.asp    X-Classic controllers:  http://wardjet.com/XClassic.asp   Pumps:  http://wardjet.com/pumps.asp  Recycling:  http://wardjet.com/WardPro.asp 

Rich

Two WARD PRO Units Ship to Norway

Today we shipped two WARD PRO units for recycling waterjet cutting abrasive.  The WARD PRO is built so two of the units can fit side by side in a standard container.  This allows us to ship multiple units one container.  The WARD PRO also has a built in dust collector as standard now which is a great feature.  http://wardjet.com/WardPro.asp

Rich

Slide Show On J-Series, R-Series and Z-Series

To help show more details on each of our models of waterjets, we now have a slide show.  If you want to see all the slides at one time, click the lower right hand side and then click on the Album.  You will see all the photos in the slide show and be able to jump around a bit more.  http://www.wardjet.com/J-Series.asp

Rich

Launch of Waterjet Cutting Applications Web Page

We launched the Waterjet Cutting Applications page on our website today.  http://wardjet.com/applications.asp  The idea is to show pictures and details of different applications of waterjet cutting.  This will grow rapidly and should be an interesting place to see what can be done with waterjet.

Rich

24 Hour Tech Support

If anyone is looking for tech support after hours, this is now available by emailing in your details on our tech support page.  This then notifies a technician on duty of your request who will reply accordingly.  http://wardjet.com/supportrequest.asp 

Rich 

New Videos Added to Website

We are constantly adding new videos to our website.  Some of the latest are on the video library link http://www.wardjet.com/videolibrary.asp   New videos to be seen include training on IGEMS R8.

Rich

Interrupt a Part, Cut Another, Then Return And Continue Cutting The First Part

As a job shop it is important to be able to interrupt a part you are cutting and go and cut another part. Often a single cut could take hours, and when the need arises to cut a small part that will only take a few minutes, you don’t want to have to wait till you finish the longer cutting part. A feature called Job Interrupt makes this easy on the WARDJet controllers. You simply Interrupt the job you are cutting, jog the head off to the new job, start cutting it, and when finished, return to the previous job and continue. The Jump Panel makes this all a piece of cake.

Rich

WARDJet Challenge 2- Which Grate Support System is Better Suited To Your Waterjet Cutting Application

There are many choices of supporting your material when cutting with waterjet.  In our second CHALLENGE, we explore the differences between 7 types of grates and supports, and discuss why one may be better than another for a specific application.  This is not a subject that it talked about much so it should be enlightening.  http://wardjet.com/Challenge_Grates.asp

Rich

 

June Newsletter

Our June newsletter was sent out today.  Plenty has happened in the last 6 weeks.  We launched the JX-813 Pure Water, self loading and unloading system.  Launched our Pinch Roller feed system.  Started the WARDJet Challenge on the web site.  Launched WATERJET UNIVERSITY.  Offered a full XL-Controller retrofit for Calypso waterjets with one or 2 heads, including WARDJet height sensors.  So plenty to read and see.  Certainly it has been a fun 6 weeks.  http://www.wardjet.com/newsletters/WARDJet-June-Newsletter.pdf

Rich

 

Cutting Stacked, Perforated Aluminum Sheets

We stacked 5 sheets of thin aluminum sheets that were perforated with tens of thousands of small holes.  We wanted to see the effect of raising the nozzle to be 1/8”, ¼” and ½” above the surface of the material.  We expected the small perforated holes to have more of an effect on the integrity of the lower sheets, but as you can see, the damage was minimal.  We cut the sheets at 60,000 psi with a 10/30 orifice / nozzle combination at 100 ipm.  We also stacked 10 sheets thick and cut at 50 ipm, but we did see serious degradation of the quality of the cut through to the bottom.  Higher speeds of course are achievable, but this application does not allow higher than 100 ipm for various reasons.

Rich

Boeing, Rolls Royce and Sheffield University

I had a fantastic time last week at the board meeting of the AMRC, a joint venture with Sheffield University, Boeing and Rolls Royce.   I was invited to be on the board of directors so this was my first board meeting.  WARDJet is the waterjet supplier of the research and development center.  I knew the AMRC had a good reputation for the work they did in the aerospace industry, but really never fully understood the degree to which highly advanced R&D is done.  We really count it a privilege to be a part of the AMRC.  There is a bit more about this on the web with links to their site.  http://wardjet.com/AMRC-Boeing.asp

Rich

Gear Cutting Thick Material

Gear cutting can be made easier in many areas with a waterjet. Here are a few photos. It is easy to pick up the middle of the ring using sensors to ensure circularity.

Rich