--- title: Jet Edge Blog | Water Jet Industries (2) description: Water Jet Industries | (2) --- [![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/) # CATEGORY ARCHIVES: water jet industries - [Home](https://jetedgewaterjets.com/) - Category "water jet industries" [![Cutting Composite Materials with Water Jet Systems](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cutting%20composites%20with%20water%20jet%20systmes.jpg?width=660&name=cutting%20composites%20with%20water%20jet%20systmes.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/cutting-composite-materials-with-water-jet-systems) ## [Cutting Composite Materials with Water Jet Systems](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/cutting-composite-materials-with-water-jet-systems) [Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [Apr 01, 2022](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/cutting-composite-materials-with-water-jet-systems) According to an [article](https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/what-is-a-composite-material) by TWI, a composite material is: *"a combination of two materials with different physical and chemical properties. When combined, they create a specialized material to do a certain job, for instance, to become stronger, ...* [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/cutting-composite-materials-with-water-jet-systems) [![High-Volume Plate Cutting in the Metals Distribution Industry](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/high%20volume%20plate%20cutting.jpg?width=660&name=high%20volume%20plate%20cutting.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/high-volume-plate-cutting-in-the-metals-distribution-industry) ## [High-Volume Plate Cutting in the Metals Distribution Industry](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/high-volume-plate-cutting-in-the-metals-distribution-industry) [Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [Dec 15, 2021](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/high-volume-plate-cutting-in-the-metals-distribution-industry) Metals distribution companies play a pivotal role in the supply and manufacturing chain from raw ore to finished goods. With labor shortages and an increasing variety of specialty metals in demand, this role is becoming more important every day. [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/high-volume-plate-cutting-in-the-metals-distribution-industry) [![Selecting the Best Cutting Method for Your Metals](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cutting%20metal2.jpg?width=660&name=cutting%20metal2.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/selecting-the-best-cutting-method-for-your-metals) ## [Selecting the Best Cutting Method for Your Metals](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/selecting-the-best-cutting-method-for-your-metals) [Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [Aug 04, 2021](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/selecting-the-best-cutting-method-for-your-metals) The most common methods for cutting sheet steel and plate steel includes Shearing, Laser Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Oxyacetylene Cutting and Waterjet Cutting.   Each cutting method has advantages within its range of processing.  [Read More](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/selecting-the-best-cutting-method-for-your-metals) [![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) [![Everything You Should Know Before Cutting Glass with Water Jet Cutters](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cutting%20glass.jpg?width=660&name=cutting%20glass.jpg)](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/everything-you-should-know-before-cutting-glass-water-jet-cutting-system) ## [Everything You Should Know Before Cutting Glass with Water Jet Cutters](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/everything-you-should-know-before-cutting-glass-water-jet-cutting-system) [Water Jet Industries](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/tag/water-jet-industries) [Jan 23, 2020](https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/everything-you-should-know-before-cutting-glass-water-jet-cutting-system) Water jet cutting systems are made to cut through nearly every imaginable surface, but not all systems are alike. 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