JXL-86 High Speed, Pure Water, Waterjet Cutting System

We are currently in the process of building a JXL-86 with an off-loading platform and pinch roller.  It will feature a chain feed system and XL-Controller. This automated system is generating a lot of interest and has proven itself to be a great solution for higher speed water only applications.

Rich

Ohio Northern University students pay WARDJet a Visit

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IGEMS Training Center

We always want to make running a waterjet as easy as possible.  Today we added the IGEMS Training Center to our web site, to make it easy for anyone to learn more about the capabilities of the software, as well as try it out.   There are 25 videos there to explore as of today.  http://www.wardjet.com/igems-training-center.html   If you want to download a version to play with, go to the download section of the web – bottom right hand side.  http://www.wardjet.com/downloads.html 

Rich

Side Guards For 5-Axis Cutting

Multiple safety precautions are taken as standard with a 5-axis Psy-Winder along with easy, neat, simple to use covers that fold down for loading and unloading.  Sensors provide an additional layer of safety.

Rich

Milling an 18' 4" Cross Beam

Yes we build machines a lot larger than the standard units seen on the web.  Here is a cross beam that will be 18 feet 4 inches long with 6 cutting heads that can all be positioned independently.  This will be particularly important with automatic nesting of the 6 heads.

Rich

5 axis Psy-Winder

Here are a few photos showing a bit more of the workings of a 5 axis Psy-Winder being built today.  Note the one photo has light in the background.  This is not a trick!  Our new circuit boards have lights built into the board with a switch so if you need to look at anything, simply flip the switch on the circuit board, and the light comes on.  Pretty cool we think... and another bright idea making a difference to WARDJet customers.

Rich

Controller Retrofits

WARDJet continues to receive requests to retrofit controllers on other waterjet systems.  More information on this opportunity is listed on the web under the controller section.  http://wardjet.com/controllers.asp 

An advantage of installing a X-Classic or XL-Series controller is most of the features available on the WARDJet waterjets should be able to work on any machine.  There are restrictions on how the machine is built etc, but being able to use your older waterjet as a digitizer, have full remote control, wireless PDA pendent etc and most of the accessories WARDJet offer might be available to you.  http://wardjet.com/WardjetAccessories.asp 

The ability to map and volumetrically calibrate your entire system and compensate for inaccuracies also opens up.  So if you have a waterjet that is not the most accurate, it might be possible to compensate for some of the inaccuracies with the intelligence and capabilities of the WARDJet controller.  If you have any questions give us a call.

Rich

Automatic Material Feeding into JX-813 Waterjet

With the WARDJet pinch roller, feeding material in sheet or roll format onto the JX-813 Waterjet Cutting System is easy. Have a look at the video. The JX-813 can also be set to cut while the material is moved underneath the cutting head. Click here to watch video

Rich

New Catalog On-Line

Have a look at the new WARDJet catalog.  It has easy-to-read information with technical details.  If you would like us to mail you a 100 page book please give us a call.

Rich

Shipping R-Series Unit

We ship the R-Series cross beam and risers fully assembled.  This means no matter how large the unit is, it will easily fit on a truck.  This unit is being installed this week.

Rich

More Tech Support Videos

We continue to add more tech support videos for WARDJet customers.  If you are a WARDJet customer, please enter your password at least once a week and look at the additional helpful information added.  We put up a video today on how to input the offset of any additional tool on the X-Series controllers.  So if you were to add a drill, tap, marking device, sensor probe, really  anything, this can easily be set up in a few steps.  Go to http://wardjet.com/WardJet/support-videos.asp#Burny  and enter your password and watch the video.  It only takes a few minutes.

Rich

5 Axis Cutting With PsyWinder

Check out video and photos of the PsyWinder cutting complex 5 axis parts.  We can install and run 9 PsyWinder 5-axis cutting heads on one cross beam with a single X-Classic controller.  Watch the video at http://wardjet.com/videolibrary.asp  and look for PsyWinder 5-Axis Cutting Head.

Rich

Great Deals on Used Packages

Pick up a linear motor robot / gantry with a 25 hp pump from $11,000.  Or go to a larger system complete and under power as shown in some of these photos.  We have a wide range of used equipment – some for the person who like to mess with things and wants the absolute best price, to machines fully operational with training so you can be up and running as soon as it is installed on your floor.  We are only a click or a call away.  http://www.wardjet.com/usedwaterjets.asp 

Rich

Used Waterjet Packages from $11000

We have listed dozens of used machines and items.  Packages starting a $11,000 including pump and robot system as-is, through to waterjet systems with a 6 month as-new warranty are available.  If you are looking for a unit to ‘play around with’ in your garage and build into a fully function system, this could be your opportunity.  Have a look at what is available and give our guys a call.  http://www.wardjet.com/usedwaterjets.asp

Rich

Build A Waterjet Launched

We are really pleased to launch our BUILD A WATERJET section of the website.  Here you can literally go through and build yourself a system, getting information, videos and explanations on the characteristics of different options and accessories.  When you are finished, click the button and send it to us and we will get back to you with all the answers you need.  http://wardjet.com/bawj/bawj.asp 

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

How do you ship a 30 foot long WARDJet RX-3013 waterjet?

- Like This!!! -

Yesterday afternoon we packed up another machine and watched it leave our factory floor. This customer wanted to construct their own tank for their WARDJet RX-3013 Waterjet (which has a cutting envelope of 30' x 13'). This meant that we had more room on the truck than we usually do. While we would normally pack everything (including the tank) onto a wide load truck, this machine got packed nice and neat on a standard flat bed in just a few minutes. The rails that the gantry travels on are fully assembled at WARDJet, and will be installed quickly and easily at the customer's facility in no time at all. They will also be mapped with our FARO Laser Tracker for ultimate accuracy. This machine was very fun to build! It features four cutting heads on four separate Z-Carriages, two High-Pressure Gauges, and a helical rack and pinion drive system. It will be powered by two 100 HP pumps, delivering a full 50 HP to each cutting head. Really incredible stuff...

Rich

WARDJet Waterjets Featured in Modern Applications News

Modern Applications News contacted WARDJet a few months ago looking for a waterjet case study. The story covers ITEN Industries, an extremely diverse vertically integrated plastic parts manufacturer located in Ashtabula OH. Their WARDJet waterjet machine has multiple Z-Carriages, each with their own pneumatic drill and cutting head - just another example of a customer using their machine as NOT JUST A WATERJET. The drill lets them pre-drill holes in composite materials in order to prevent delamination, something that commonly occurs when dealing with these types of materials. The story is published in their newest edition. View it online here.

Rich

New WARDJet Catalogs Include Waterjet University

The first round of our new WARDJet Catalogs arrived on Friday. They feature over 100 Pages of information on our waterjet cutting systems, including the first 4 chapters of Waterjet University. If you haven't been there yet, Waterjet University is the place to find answers to all of your waterjet cutting questions! Anything from pump and gantry design, to cutting speed charts, to recommendations on water quality. Most of the information can be found in our existing online catalog - PLUS - new sections that cover the J-Series Waterjet Machines, L-Series Waterjet Machines, R-Series Waterjet Machines and WARD Pro Abrasive Recycling Systems that we offer. This new book will be on the web very soon, so stay tuned if you don't already have a copy!

Rich Ward

Tech Support Videos Added

Support of our customers and those who trust WARDJet to be at their side as they learn and grow in the waterjet business, is our key focus.  We have added several videos today, some on how to service parts, and others are tutorials showing how to program and use some of the features of the controller and software.  All this is done to increase your ability to become the most efficient waterjet user possible.  Please always feel free to call or email if you have any questions.   http://wardjet.com/support-videos.asp

Rich

Tech Support Page Updated

We consider technical support to be the most important part of who we are and strive to ensure that this grows and gets better each day.  You will see several changes in the next few weeks, but this is the start.  Have a look and play around with the different links.  http://wardjet.com/support-steps.asp

Rich

 

ZX-613 Loaded On A Truck Nice N' Neat

When we ship machines we have become very good at loading in a very short timeframe. Typically each load will be drawn and laid out prior to the truck arriving so it all goes smoothly.  This is a ZX-613 shipped this week.

Rich