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# Jet Edge Blog

[![The Open Machine: Why Control Architecture Determines Whether Your Equipment Can Join the Automated Factory](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/open%20machine%20and%20industy%204-0.jpg?width=660&name=open%20machine%20and%20industy%204-0.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/the-open-machine-why-control-architecture-determines-whether-your-equipment-can-join-the-automated-factory)

## [The Open Machine: Why Control Architecture Determines Whether Your Equipment Can Join the Automated Factory](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/the-open-machine-why-control-architecture-determines-whether-your-equipment-can-join-the-automated-factory)

[Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Sep 24, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/the-open-machine-why-control-architecture-determines-whether-your-equipment-can-join-the-automated-factory)

Companies producing high-precision parts, whether in small batches or continuous runs, want to integrate their cutting systems into broader, automated production processes. The reason is simple: global competition is forcing companies to cut every ...

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[![How the Federal Tax Provision Section 179 May Improve the Cash Flow Benefit of a Water Jet Investment](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/section179-featured-800x400.png?width=660&name=section179-featured-800x400.png)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-the-federal-tax-provision-section-179-may-improve-the-cash-flow-benefit-of-a-water-jet-investment)

## [How the Federal Tax Provision Section 179 May Improve the Cash Flow Benefit of a Water Jet Investment](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-the-federal-tax-provision-section-179-may-improve-the-cash-flow-benefit-of-a-water-jet-investment)

[Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Aug 21, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-the-federal-tax-provision-section-179-may-improve-the-cash-flow-benefit-of-a-water-jet-investment)

If you're considering a water jet investment or already have a project underway, Section 179 may make the potential return even more attractive. This federal accelerated-depreciation provision can improve the first-year economics of qualifying ...

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[![Up-Time Series Part 2: Parts, Consumables, and Training](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/uptime_header_2x1%20-%20800%20x%20400.png?width=660&name=uptime_header_2x1%20-%20800%20x%20400.png)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/up-time-series/part-2-parts-consumables-and-training)

## [Up-Time Series Part 2: Parts, Consumables, and Training](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/up-time-series/part-2-parts-consumables-and-training)

[Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Aug 10, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/up-time-series/part-2-parts-consumables-and-training)

“For want of a nail, the shoe was lost.” The old proverb reminds us that overlooking a small maintenance need today can have far greater consequences down the road. That principle applies directly to the parts, consumables, and training that help ...

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[![The 4-Pillars of High-Volume Water Jet Cutting - Part 2: Durability & 24/7 Engineering](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pillar%202%20durability%20and%20engineering.jpg?width=660&name=pillar%202%20durability%20and%20engineering.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/the-4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting-part-2-durability-24/7-engineering)

## [The 4-Pillars of High-Volume Water Jet Cutting - Part 2: Durability & 24/7 Engineering](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/the-4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting-part-2-durability-24/7-engineering)

[Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [Jul 13, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/the-4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting-part-2-durability-24/7-engineering)

Many people believe that high-volume output from a water jet cutting system depends solely on faster cutting speeds, larger pumps, and more horsepower. While that combination makes sense for NASCAR or Formula 1, it falls well short of creating a ...

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[![An Introduction to Preparing Your Facility for a Water Jet Cutting System](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/site%20prep%20for%20water%20jet%20cutting2-1.jpg?width=660&name=site%20prep%20for%20water%20jet%20cutting2-1.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/an-introduction-to-preparing-your-facility-for-a-water-jet-cutting-system)

## [An Introduction to Preparing Your Facility for a Water Jet Cutting System](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/an-introduction-to-preparing-your-facility-for-a-water-jet-cutting-system)

[Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Jun 23, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/an-introduction-to-preparing-your-facility-for-a-water-jet-cutting-system)

Your water jet is a precision, high-performance, high-volume industrial cutting and machining tool. As such, proper installation is a necessity if you want to maximize the tool’s performance, quality, and longevity. And the foundation for a proper ...

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[![The 4-Pillars of High-Volume Water Jet Cutting - Part 1: Machine Configuration](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pillar%201%20machine%20config-1.jpg?width=660&name=pillar%201%20machine%20config-1.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting/machine-configuration)

## [The 4-Pillars of High-Volume Water Jet Cutting - Part 1: Machine Configuration](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting/machine-configuration)

[Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [May 27, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting/machine-configuration)

Many people believe that high-volume output from a water jet cutting system depends solely on faster cutting speeds, larger pumps, and more horsepower. While that combination makes sense for NASCAR or Formula 1, it falls well short of creating a ...

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[![Why Water Jet Cutting Matters in Power Generation Manufacturing and MRO](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/power%20generation%20blog.jpg?width=660&name=power%20generation%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/why-water-jet-cutting-matters-in-power-generation-manufacturing-and-mro)

## [Why Water Jet Cutting Matters in Power Generation Manufacturing and MRO](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/why-water-jet-cutting-matters-in-power-generation-manufacturing-and-mro)

[Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [May 15, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/why-water-jet-cutting-matters-in-power-generation-manufacturing-and-mro)

When most people think about the power industry, water jet cutting is not the first process that comes to mind. That is understandable. Water jets do not generate electricity, and they are not central to the daily operation of a power plant.

Still, ...

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[![The 4-Pillars of High-Volume Water Jet Cutting - Introduction](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4%20pillarrs%20final%20intro%20image.jpg?width=660&name=4%20pillarrs%20final%20intro%20image.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting/introduction)

## [The 4-Pillars of High-Volume Water Jet Cutting - Introduction](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting/introduction)

[Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [Apr 28, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/4-pillars-of-high-volume-water-jet-cutting/introduction)

In today’s manufacturing environment, “high-volume” isn’t just about producing more—it’s about producing more consistently, predictably, and profitably. For shops relying on water jet cutting, that challenge is especially nuanced.

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[![Die Cutting vs Waterjet Cutting](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/die%20cutting%204.jpg?width=660&name=die%20cutting%204.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/die-cutting-vs-waterjet-cutting)

## [Die Cutting vs Waterjet Cutting](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/die-cutting-vs-waterjet-cutting)

[Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Apr 24, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/die-cutting-vs-waterjet-cutting)

Two common options for cutting large numbers of identical, flat parts are die cutting and waterjet cutting. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and applications where one or the other makes the most sense in terms of speed, cost per ...

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[![Other Applications (Non-Cutting) of Ultra-High-Pressure (UHP) Water](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/other%20high%20pressure%20apps.jpg?width=660&name=other%20high%20pressure%20apps.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/other-applications-non-cutting-of-ultra-high-pressure-uhp-water)

## [Other Applications (Non-Cutting) of Ultra-High-Pressure (UHP) Water](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/other-applications-non-cutting-of-ultra-high-pressure-uhp-water)

[Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Feb 02, 2026](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/other-applications-non-cutting-of-ultra-high-pressure-uhp-water)

NOTE: The following blog is taken as an excerpt from Jet Edge’s white paper *Beyond Cutting: Other Industrial Applications for 60K PSI Water*

In industrial environments, the need for solving problems in new and better ways is a constant theme. ...

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