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The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) aims to ensure taxpayer funds for federal infrastructure projects support domestic manufacturing, strengthen local supply chains, and create American jobs.

That’s good news for anything American-made, right? ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

NOTE: This post was originally published on January 14th, 2022 and has been updated on July 11th, 2025

Every industry that requires precision-machined parts has its own set of unique manufacturing challenges. But it's safe to say the aerospace ...

The decision to add a water jet cutting system demands a comprehensive evaluation process. So, let’s look at what goes into deciding between buying a water jet system and outsourcing metal cutting.

Critical decision criteria start with assessing the ...

Robotic water jet cutting is just what it sounds like, the integration of the water jet’s unique and flexible cutting characteristics with the productivity and precision capabilities of robotics. Pairing these two technologies creates a cutting, ...

Nature has been cutting and carving stone for billions of years. Nothing can resist the unrelenting force of water. Take the Grand Canyon, for example. Now that is a masterpiece of stone cutting with water. However, as a fabricator working with ...

Thanks for continuing on to Part 2 where we explore the two different types of water jet cutting and the advantages and capabilities of each. Taken together with Part 1, you have an excellent overview of the most versatile cutting technology ...

The first water jet cutting system can be traced all the way back to the mid-1800s when miners used high-pressure water to remove overburden in hydraulic mining operations. While crude by today's standards, it is notable for being the first ...