There is a lot of information on the web about water jet cutting systems, their applications, and the companies/brands that serve the industry. However, it's hard to know what to trust. What's accurate? What sources contain accurate information?
In response to these questions, we at Jet Edge have curated a link list that serves as a guide to all things water jet cutting - organized by the topics that we get the most questions about. Whether you're new to Jet Edge or a long-time customer, this guide is for you.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the links in this guide are links to Jet Edge resources. This is done with the simple intention of providing as much educational content to our readers and site visitors as possible.
Water Treatment and Quality
- Water Quality Technology (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://jetedgewaterjets.com/water-quality-and-waterjet-cutting-technology/
- Jet Edge’s technology page going into the various treatments around water and how it can improve your cutting systems
- Water Quality and Impact (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-does-water-quality-impact-your-water-jet-cutting
- Our detailed look into how water quality impacts cutting and why it’s important to feed your system with high quality water
- Water Filter Replacement (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/water-quality-and-water-jet-machine-filter-replacement-best-practices
- Our guide to proper water filter replacement and how crucial it is to maintenance
- Water Quality (waterjets.org)
- https://waterjets.org/archive/buyers-guide/general/water-quality/
- This guide from waterjets.org is old but still relevant information on why water quality is important
Tips and Guides on Cutting Different Materials
- Yeah You Can Cut that with Water (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/yeah-you-can-cut-that-with-water-jet-machines
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/yeah-you-can-cut-that-with-water-jet-machines-part-2
- Our 2 part series on the variety of materials you can cut with water jet machines
- Cutting Stone with Waterjet Systems (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/what-stone-cutters-countertop-fabricators-need-to-know-about-cutting-stone-with-water-jet-machines
- Our guide to stone cutting with water systems
- Cutting Metals and Alloys (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/cutting-titanium-stainless-steel-other-specialty-alloys-with-water-jet-machines
- Our guide to cutting metals and specialty alloys with water
- Cutting Glass with Water jet systems (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/everything-you-should-know-before-cutting-glass-water-jet-cutting-system
- Our guide to cutting glass with water
- Cutting Foam with Water Jet Systems (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-industries/advantages-cutting-foam-water-jet-cutting-machines
- Our guide to cutting foam with water jet systems
- Common Uses for Waterjet Cutting (icscuts.com)
- https://www.icscuts.com/blog/press/common-uses-for-waterjet-cutting
- ICS Cuts’ guide to different material applications for waterjet cutting systems
- Materials (waterjets.org)
- https://waterjets.org/archive/parts-made-by-waterjets/materials/
- org’s resource on all the materials commonly cut by water jet systems.
5-Axis Cutting
- 5-Axis Water Jet Cutting (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://jetedgewaterjets.com/5-axis-waterjet/
- Jet Edge’s technology page outlining the capabilities of 5-axis cutting and how it separates itself from 3-axis cutting
- The Advantages of 5-Axis Cutting Systems (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/advantages-of-5-axis-waterjet-cutting-machines
- Our quick guide to how 5-axis systems differentiate themselves from 3-axis systems
- Tilting the Cutting Head (waterjets.org)
- http://waterjets.org/archive/waterjet-equipment/general/tilting-the-machine-head/
- Waterjets.org’s guide to the impacts of tilting the cutting head. Not as in depth of a guide into 5-axis but they do cover it a bit in the document
- Benefits of a 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Machine (icscuts.com)
- https://www.icscuts.com/blog/press/benefits-of-a-5-axis-waterjet-cutting-machine
- ICS Cuts’ blog on the benefits of 5-axis cutting. A nice basic guide to 5-axis advantages
- The Advantages and Capabilities of the 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting System
- https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=13846
- Outstanding thought article by AZO materials on an applications of 5-axis cutting for Jaquet
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting
- How to Choose the Right Garnet for Abrasive Cutting (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-to-choose-the-right-garnet-abrasive-for-your-application
- Our guide to picking the right garnet for your application
- How to Maximize Abrasive Cutting Productivity (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/how-to-maximize-abrasive-cutting-productivity
- A guide to maximizing the productivity of your abrasive cutting machine
- An Introduction to 3-Axis and Abrasive Cutting (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/an-introduction-to-3-axis-waterjets-and-abrasive-cutting
- A simple guide to basic 3 axis cutting and abrasive water jet cutting
- Abrasive vs Pure Waterjet Cutting
- https://www.aquajetservices.com/blog/abrasive-vs-pure-waterjet-cutting/
- Aquajet’s analysis of abrasive vs pure water cutting. The advantages and disadvantages of each, how to choose.
- Abrasives
- http://waterjets.org/archive/waterjet-equipment/general/waterjet-abrasives/
- Waterjets.org’s guide to all things abrasive. An older guide, but still very educational and relevant today.
Water Jet System Maintenance
- Jet Edge Video and Blog Series on Maintenance (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- The following links are links to Jet Edge’s series of blogs and videos on maintaining specific parts of your water jet system:
- Accumulator Pressure Check (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- Bleed Down Valve Repair (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- High Pressure Seal Change/Repair (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- Flushing the High Pressure Water System (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- Rebuilding/Repairing the Omnijet III Cutting Head (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- Tips to Preventing Abrasive Clogs (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/9-steps-to-prevent-water-jet-abrasive-clogs
- A quick guide on how to more easily prevent abrasive clogs in your abrasive cutting heads
- Visual Management and Predictive Maintenance (jetedgewaterjets.com)
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-machines/what-is-visual-management-and-predictive-maintenance-how-does-it-apply-to-water-jet-cutting-systems
- A guide to how visual management is tied into predictive maintenance and how this can reduce downtime of your system
- 10 Tips for Waterjet Preventative Maintenance (aquajet.co.uk)
- https://www.aquajet.co.uk/10-tips-abrasive-waterjet-preventive-maintenance/
- A useful guide to basic preventative maintenance from Aquajet
- Tips for Maintaining Your Waterjet System (waterjets.org)
- https://waterjets.org/archive/getting-the-most/tips/maintaining-your-waterjet/
- Again, an old site/resource but still contains some relevant and useful tips on maintaining water jet systems
- The following links are links to Jet Edge’s series of blogs and videos on maintaining specific parts of your water jet system:
Pumps and Pump Technology
- Intensifier vs Direct Drive
- https://blog.jetedgewaterjets.com/water-jet-pumps/hydraulic-water-jet-intensifier-pump-vs-direct-drive-water-jet-pump
- A quick comparison between intensifier pumps and direct drive, the disadvantages/advantages, etc.
- Eliminate Hydraulic Pressure Spikes
- https://jetedgewaterjets.com/eliminate-hydraulic-spikes-and-improve-cut-quality-technology/
- Our technology page on effective technology to reduce wear on hydraulic components and increase uptime.
- Choosing a Pump
- https://waterjets.org/archive/buyers-guide/general/choosing-a-pump/
- Waterjets.org’s guide on the things to consider when choosing a pump for your system
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