How do we keep our prices down?
WARDJet waterjets are loaded with many practical features that help operators become more productive. Our challenge was how to get the units to the end user at affordable pricing. This has been achieved by pioneering an innovative business model specifically aimed at helping our customers. Simply put, we cut out all of the middlemen and high cost centers that do not directly contribute to the building of a great waterjet system.
- We only sell direct - not through distributors
- Sales people are based at WARDJet - no traveling sales people
- Maximum use of latest technology - using software, the Internet, CD/DVD, web cams, WebEx, etc.
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Why the EXTRA foot of travel?
A great feature on the Z-Series waterjet is the additional foot of travel you get in the left to right cutting direction. The reason we added this as standard is that most waterjet companies use multiple cutting heads to produce two parts in the same amount of time it takes to cut one part, thus increasing production. Typically, the moment you add a second head, the distance of travel the first head can move is reduced to make space for the addition of the second head. For example, a 6' x 12' waterjet with 2 heads can now only travel and cut 8' if a 4' spreader bar was fitted. So you can no longer cut a 12' standard sheet with one head. By using independent carriages instead of a spreader bar, and parking the second carriage in the extra foot of space when not needed you still have the full 12' of cutting with the Z-Series waterjet.
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Why the Independent Carriages?
The benefit of having separate cutting heads on completely independent Z-Carriages is the freedom the operator gets to place the heads as close or as far apart as desired within seconds. When the operator is preparing to cut new parts using multiple heads, it is a quick and easy process to adjust the distances between the cutting heads. The additional heads are mounted on the same bearings as the master carriage, and slide easily along the crossbeam. They can then be locked into position using the stabilizing bar that goes between the two carriages. This makes it very easy to change the distance between the heads, and still be confident that they are perpendicular to your material. Each Z-Carriage has its own motor driven height adjustment, and can be configured to have an independent height sensor. It is hence possible to have three Z-Carriages on the same crossbeam each with its own height sensor, thus freeing up the operator to watch TV and play video games. The traditional method of adding multiple cutting heads to a waterjet is to mount them on a spreader bar. WARDJet does offer this as an option, but experience shows repositioning head spacing with a spreader bar can be tedious, frustrating, and time consuming. It also generates the associated costs and downtime. By making these easy to use, independent carriages WARDJet once again demonstrates our commitment to make our systems practical and user friendly.
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Installation & Training Options:
Training is available on-site in your facility by a highly skilled WARDJet,
Inc. installer.
Installation and training can be done at your facility.
The WARDJet employee will not only help to set up your machine but will
also train your operator to be competent to cut quality parts and maintain various aspects of
your machine.
Owners of WARDJet machines have the
option to install the machine themselves, should they choose to. A WARDJet
technician would then be required to spend only one or two days on-site to ensure the machine is
squared and correctly connected prior to starting up the unit.
Free training is available at WARDJet for you and your
employees.
WARDJet, Inc. takes training seriously and considers this to be one of the most important keys to your
success. In light of this we have a dedicated training room for our customers free use. We strongly
encourage you to send up to two people to our facility for a few days to get familiar with the
operation of your machine, software, and controller while benefiting from specific guidance on
maintenance for the pumps and other equipment - all this before your system
is shipped...and all for free.
We want to work with you and your budget because
we care about you and your investment.
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