--- title: Jet Edge Blog | John Branch (3) description: (3) --- [![Jet Edge](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hubfs/Jet_Edge_November2019/images/Jet-Edge-Logo-250x61.png)](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/) - [Waterjets](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/) - [Edge Mid Rail Series](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/edge-mid-rail-series/) - [Edge Mid Rail Edge X3](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/edge-x-3-mid-rail-gantry-waterjet-cutting-machine/) - [Edge Mid Rail Edge X5](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/5-axis-waterjet-cutting-machine/) - [Edge Mid Rail Dual Carriage](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/edge-dual-carriage-mid-rail-waterjet/) - [Edge High Rail Series](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/edge-high-rail-series/) - [Edge X3-HR](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/edge-x3-hr/) - [Edge X5-HR](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/edge-x5-hr/) - [Jet Start Series](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/jet-start-series/) - [Jet Start 510A](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/jet-start-510a/) - [Jet Start 510A5](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-cutter-motion-systems/jet-start-510a5/) - [Custom Configuration](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/custom-configuration/) - [Pumps](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/) - [Hero Series](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/hero-intensifier-pump-series/) - [HERO 50](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-pumps/hero-50/) - [HERO 50+](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-pumps/hero-50-plus/) - [HERO 100](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-pumps/hero-100/) - [HERO 100+](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-pumps/hero-100-plus/) - [HERO 150](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-pumps/hero-150/) - [HERO 150+](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/products/water-jet-pumps/hero-150-plus/) - [Custom Configuration](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/custom-configured-ultra-high-pressure-pumps/) - [Accessories](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-accessories/) - [Resources](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/resources/) - [Resource Center](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/resources/) - [Guide to jetedgewaterjets.com](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/jetedgewaterjets-com-site-navigation-resources/) - [Service & Support](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-system-pump-service/) - [Maintenance Training Classes](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/resources/jet-edge-training/) - [Maintenance Training Videos](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/resources/?_technical_service_and_support=maintenance-training-videos) - [Technical Bulletins](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/resources/?_technical_service_and_support=technical-bulletins) - [Blog](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/) - [Case Studies](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/resources/?_waterjet_cutting_best_practices=case-studies) - [Product & Application Videos](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/resources/?_video_library=product-videos) - [Application Analysis](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/application-analysis/) - [Choice Waterjet Parts](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/choice-waterjet-parts/) - [Financing](https://financewithafp.com/jetedge/) - [About](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/about/) - [Contact](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/contact/) [ORDER PARTS](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/jet-edge-e-commerce-store/) [ORDER PARTS](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/jet-edge-e-commerce-store/) # AUTHOR ARCHIVES: john branch - [Home](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/) [![Water Jet Pump Maintenance Series – Part 2: Bleed Down Valve Repair](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bleed%20down%20valve%20repair%20blog%20image.jpg?width=660&name=bleed%20down%20valve%20repair%20blog%20image.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-2-bleed-down-valve-repair) ## [Water Jet Pump Maintenance Series – Part 2: Bleed Down Valve Repair](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-2-bleed-down-valve-repair) [Water Jet Pumps](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-pumps) [Dec 03, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-2-bleed-down-valve-repair) For as long as we’ve been around, Jet Edge has been dedicated to educating end-users of water jet cutting systems regardless of what equipment they’re using. Part of that commitment is a dedication to helping our end-users maintain their equipment. ... [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-2-bleed-down-valve-repair) [![The Advantages of 5-Axis Water Jet Cutting Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20axis%20waterjet%20machine-1.jpg?width=660&name=5%20axis%20waterjet%20machine-1.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/advantages-of-5-axis-water-jet-cutting-machines) ## [The Advantages of 5-Axis Water Jet Cutting Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/advantages-of-5-axis-water-jet-cutting-machines) [Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Nov 16, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/advantages-of-5-axis-water-jet-cutting-machines) The water jet cutting industry has gone through many technological changes over its existence enabling more products and industry applications. For a long time, 3-axis cutting was the industry standard and capability of most water jet cutting ... [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/advantages-of-5-axis-water-jet-cutting-machines) [![Pump Maintenance Series – Part 1: Accumulator Pressure Check](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/part%201%20pump%20maintenance%2c%20accumulator.jpg?width=660&name=part%201%20pump%20maintenance,%20accumulator.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-1-accumulator-pressure-check) ## [Pump Maintenance Series – Part 1: Accumulator Pressure Check](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-1-accumulator-pressure-check) [Water Jet Pumps](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-pumps) [Oct 23, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-1-accumulator-pressure-check) For as long as we’ve been around, Jet Edge has been dedicated to educating end-users of water jet cutting systems regardless of the manufacturer. One of the most significant parts of that dedication to continued education is proper maintenance of ... [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/pump-maintenance-series-part-1-accumulator-pressure-check) [![What Windows 7 End of Life (EOL) Means for Your Water Jet Cutting System](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/windows%2010%20end%20of%20life.jpg?width=660&name=windows%2010%20end%20of%20life.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-windows-7-end-of-life-means-for-your-water-jet-cutting-system) ## [What Windows 7 End of Life (EOL) Means for Your Water Jet Cutting System](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-windows-7-end-of-life-means-for-your-water-jet-cutting-system) [Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Jun 15, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-windows-7-end-of-life-means-for-your-water-jet-cutting-system) When people think of water jet cutting systems, they rarely think much of the software that runs them – and even less so of the operating system that software is running on. However, this software is critical not only to the safe operation of that ... [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-windows-7-end-of-life-means-for-your-water-jet-cutting-system) [![9 Easy Steps to Prevent Water Jet Abrasive Clogs](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9%20steps%20abrasive%20clogs.jpg?width=660&name=9%20steps%20abrasive%20clogs.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/9-steps-to-prevent-water-jet-abrasive-clogs) ## [9 Easy Steps to Prevent Water Jet Abrasive Clogs](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/9-steps-to-prevent-water-jet-abrasive-clogs) [Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [May 19, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/9-steps-to-prevent-water-jet-abrasive-clogs) If you’re in an industry using water jet cutting machines you know how important proper machine maintenance is. You know that up-time is crucial to productivity and profitability and how devastating downtime can be. This is especially true with ... [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/9-steps-to-prevent-water-jet-abrasive-clogs) [![The Advantages to Cutting Foam with Water Jet Cutting Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cutting%20foam%20water%20jet.jpg?width=660&name=cutting%20foam%20water%20jet.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/advantages-cutting-foam-water-jet-cutting-machines) ## [The Advantages to Cutting Foam with Water Jet Cutting Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/advantages-cutting-foam-water-jet-cutting-machines) [Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [Apr 16, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/advantages-cutting-foam-water-jet-cutting-machines) There are a variety of different products and applications that are a great fit for use with water jet cutting machines. However, not all products and applications can be treated the same way. Different water jet configurations are often needed to ... [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/advantages-cutting-foam-water-jet-cutting-machines) [![How to Mitigate the Environmental Impact of a Water Jet Cutting System](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/environmental%20impact%20water%20jet%20cutter.jpg?width=660&name=environmental%20impact%20water%20jet%20cutter.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-to-mitigate-environmental-impact-water-jet-cutting-system) ## [How to Mitigate the Environmental Impact of a Water Jet Cutting System](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-to-mitigate-environmental-impact-water-jet-cutting-system) [Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Mar 24, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-to-mitigate-environmental-impact-water-jet-cutting-system) There’s no getting around it, operating a water jet cutting system requires a large amount of water. If you’re using an abrasive water jet system, you’re mixing water and abrasive – a process that produces a wastewater by-product. Disposal of these ... 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Different materials require specific water jet cutting systems. [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/everything-you-should-know-before-cutting-glass-water-jet-cutting-system) [![What Factors into the Price of a Water Jet Cutting System?](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/water%20jet%20cutter%20price%20blog.jpg?width=660&name=water%20jet%20cutter%20price%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-factors-into-price-water-jet-cutting-system) ## [What Factors into the Price of a Water Jet Cutting System?](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-factors-into-price-water-jet-cutting-system) [Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Jan 07, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-factors-into-price-water-jet-cutting-system) If you’re in the market for a new or used water jet cutting system, then we don’t have to tell you how expensive these machines are. Water jet cutting systems are complex machines with high powered pumps, automated cutting heads, lots of moving ... [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-factors-into-price-water-jet-cutting-system) [![Why Should I Use an Abrasive Water Jet Machine to Cut My Steel?](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/abrasive%20water%20jet%20cutter.jpg?width=660&name=abrasive%20water%20jet%20cutter.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/why-should-i-use-an-abrasive-water-jet-cutter-to-cut-steel) ## [Why Should I Use an Abrasive Water Jet Machine to Cut My Steel?](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/why-should-i-use-an-abrasive-water-jet-cutter-to-cut-steel) [Water Jet Machines](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-machines) [Dec 10, 2019](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/why-should-i-use-an-abrasive-water-jet-cutter-to-cut-steel) Updated 7-29-21 Steel comes in a lot of shapes and sizes – coiled, flat, bar, plate, tube and more. The common element of each of these is they require some kind of “cutting to shape” for customers. Slitting lines are used to slit the coil to width ... 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