IGEMS Training Center Update

If you haven't had a chance to take a look at our IGEMS Training Center yet you might want to. We are continually making updates as a part of our commitment to helping you succeed. It is loaded with useful videos, guides, manuals and free trial software.

XL-4 Controller on Toolbox

As usual we offer many options to all we do and here we are showing the XL controller on a toolbox with wheels.  There are several ways the controller can be mounted.  On a stand, on a stand with wheels and on a toolbox.  All you need to do is let us know.  And best of all, you can always change this yourself if you wanted to at a later date.

Rich

WARDJet is pleased to announce that their website is now available in multiple languages.

Spanish, German, Russian, Portuguese and Chinese.

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

CNC Milling

May 2010 be a wonderful year for us all.  I am excited and looking forward to the next 12 months as WARDJet get an opportunity to expand and implement our technology developed over the years. 

We are off to a great start to 2010 with new orders over the Christmas - New Year’s period.  We also figured out how to map compensation tables into our large CNC milling machine using our metrology equipment.  This is great as our waterjets will be even more mechanically excellent when it comes to positional and repeatability tolerances.  As a result, mapping compensation built into our controllers, although always there, becomes less critical and all around our machines reach even tighter tolerances.

Rich

WARDJet Waterjet at the University of Sheffield AMRC with Boeing

We're very excited to have one of our ZX-513 Waterjet Cutting Machines on the floor of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Centre with Boeing. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by during our open house with Wightman Stewart (our UK distributor) Tuesday October 20th or Wednesday October 21st. You will be able to see the machine in action cutting parts, and I will also be giving a presentation twice daily featuring live video with our production facility in Tallmadge OH - where you will be able to see 5-Axis parts being cut with our Psy-Winder 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Head. It will be fun to say the least!
-Rich

Cutting of Angle Iron with Waterjet

We love cutting anything that is not flat on our waterjet machines.  Here we are trimming heavy angle iron lengths that are far too long for the ZX-813 unit.  We simply support the angle, cut the first section, then move the angle along, index the position of the angle and cut the next section.  Piece of cake.

Rich

Another JXL-813 Waterjet

The J-Series Waterjets continue to be sought after with the features they have and flexibility for loading from all 4 sides of the tank. http://wardjet.com/J-Series.asp The side beams were cut and the holes tapped on our ZX-813 waterjet system - all in one program. Quite a lot of fun and we eliminated the need to have any of this done on a CNC machining center.

Rich

Psy-Winder 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Head

Our 5-axis waterjet cutting capabilities with the Psy-Winder are growing not only with customers but leading magazines are finding it impossible to ignore us. If you want any more information or wish to see live cutting of your parts from the comfort of your office, while having a cup of coffee, let us know and we can do this in a flash.

Rich

Waterjet Cutting Balsa Wood

Waterjet cutting of balsa wood with a 0.007" pure water-only orifice allows very fine detail cutting. And if you build anything out of balsa wood as a hobby, this is a great way to get exactly what you want easily and quickly.

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

R-2013 WaterJet ready to ship Friday

This WARDJet R-Series waterjet cutting machine ships tomorrow. When we ship the R-Series machines they ship completely assembled with the cross beam and risers all as one. We also preassemble the rails to make for easy installation. http://wardjet.com/RSeries.asp

Rich

WaterJet Abrasive Removal Only System

The WARDJet AROS unit is easy to use, easy to install and one AROS can remove the abrasive from several waterjet systems. We offer payment plans for less than $200 per month which could well be a fraction of the cost of digging out your tank the old way!

Rich

Stone Application Photo

We have added some photos of stone work done with waterjets.  http://wardjet.com/applications.asp

Rich

ZX-513 Ships To Europe Today

Today we shipped a ZX-513 system to Europe.  All WARDJet waterjets are now CE certified along with our X-Series controllers and WARD PRO units.  You can see it fits neatly into a standard container fully assembled.

Rich

 

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

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