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26 January 2012Modern Marvels Featuring Jet Edge Waterjets, Michael Waltrip Racing Jan. 30Modern Marvels: Under Pressure will explore the science behind ultra-high pressure waterjet cutting technology and will explain how Michael Waltrip Racing uses a Jet Edge water jet to cut 1,000+ parts for each of its NASCAR racecars. (more) |
16 January 2012Find Used Waterjets on Jet Edge WebsiteWaterjet manufacturer Jet Edge has posted its used waterjet equipment inventory on its website, www.jetedge.com. Follow Jet Edge on Twitter@Jetedge to be among the first to find out about used waterjet equipment as it becomes available. (more) |
16 January 2012Albrecht Announces Überchuck Marketing InitiativeHauppauge, NY (January 12, 2012) – Albrecht Inc. announces the launch of a new marketing campaign for their premier line of power milling chucks. As part of this initiative, the Albrecht Power Chuck (APC) line of CNC milling tool holders has been renamed as the Albrecht Überchuck. The new name is a playful nod to both the product’s German heritage and the patented technology that permits this innovative tool holder to outperform its shrink-fit and hydraulic competitors. Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, Albrecht Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Josef Albrecht Bohrfutterfabrik GmbH & Co., of Wernau, Germany. (more) |
13 January 2012Flow International Introduces Latest Innovations in Waterjet TechnologyFlow International introduces three new innovative products, setting new performance standards for the waterjet industry. (more) |
19 December 2011Jet Edge Offers Waterjet Training in Shanghai, ChinaWaterjet cutting machine manufacturer Jet Edge is offering waterjet training workshops at its local Shanghai, China office in 2012. (more) |
01 December 2011Mercado Machinery Distributing Jet Edge Waterjets in MexicoMexico machine tool distributor Mercado Machinery is now selling Jet Edge waterjet cutting machines in Mexico. (more) |
08 November 2011Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. Strengthens business development and OEM Machine Tool Division relationshipsSchaumburg, IL – November 7, 2011 – KITAGAWA-NORTHTECH, INC. is proud to announce the promotion of Stuart Fishman, new Business Development Manager of OEM Machine Tool Divisions. (more) |
03 November 2011Jet Edge Waterjet Technology Webcast Features Productivity TipsWaterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge recently hosted a free webcast on theFabricator.com. (more) |
20 September 2011FANUC NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 100 ON THE “WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES” LIST IN FORBES MAGAZINEFANUC Corporation, the world’s most diversified manufacturer of CNC Systems, Robots and Machine Tools, has been named as one of the Top 100 companies on the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” list recently published in Forbes magazine. This list recognizes the world’s leading-edge corporations that are most likely to continue to succeed today and in the future. (more) |
20 September 2011FANUC INTRODUCES FASCONNECT SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR NETWORK DISTRIBUTED DATA MANAGEMENT WITH FANUC CNC EQUIPPED MACHINE TOOLSFANUC Factory Automation (FANUC FA America) introduces FOCAS Automation Solution Connect (FASConnect) software solution for network distributed data management for FANUC CNC equipped machine tools. FASConnect is a simple distributed network solution to CNC data management that is easy to use, cost effective, FANUC CNC specific, scalable and has support for older FANUC CNCs. (more) |
20 September 2011FANUC UNVEILS NEW AUTOMOTIVE ARCHITECTURE DEMONSTRATING CONNECTIVITY TO ROCKWELL AUTOMATION CONTROL ENVIRONMENTS AFTER RELEASING ETHERNET/IP OPEN FIELD BUS OPTION FOR FANUC SERIES 3xi-B CNCsFANUC FA America, the largest CNC organization in the Americas, unveils a new automotive architecture demonstrating connectivity to Rockwell Automation programmable automation controller (PAC) environments. As a result of the release of EtherNet/IP field bus connectivity for its Series 3xi-B CNCs, FANUC furthers our commitment to open interconnectivity of our CNCs to factory automation solutions. (more) |
16 September 2011Manufacturing Industry Mourns Loss of Mr. Teruyuki YamazakiFlorence, Kentucky, September 16, 2011 – It is with great sadness that Mazak Corporation announces the passing of Mr. Teruyuki (Terry) Yamazaki, chairman and CEO of Yamazaki Mazak Corporation. Mr. Yamazaki was the son of Mr. Sadakichi Yamazaki, founder of Yamazaki Machinery, later Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of machine tools. Teruyuki Yamazaki was 82 years old. (more) |
14 September 2011WARDJet Waterjet Utilized in 9/11 MemorialThe National September 11 Memorial and Museum (museum opens in 2012) at Ground Zero consists of a beautiful memorial park showcasing 152 brass plates positioned around the memorial pools built in the footprints of the Twin Towers. Service Metal Fabricating, a family business in Rockaway, N.J., was honored to be chosen as one of the fabricators for this precious memorial. We at WARDJet are honored to have played a small part in this memorial, supplying the waterjet used by Service Metal.(more) |
31 August 2011WARDJet Works with Bald Chicken Software LLC to Develop ATLAS R+DAtlas R+D software allows a company to track and keep accurate records of all projects and hours related to research and development projects. Differentiating between qualified projects and unqualified projects can be difficult so ATLAS R+D walks you through the qualification process. In just minutes a day, all of the hours that are eligible for credit can be tracked and noted for end of year tax filings. (more) |
26 August 2011Kitagawa-Northtech Participates in Internship Program to Help Strengthen Manufacturing’s FutureKitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. takes an active part in helping to propel manufacturing career opportunities to local young adults through a joint internship program. (more) |
22 August 2011Abrasive Water Jet Manufacturer Jet Edge Exhibiting at FABTECH 2011Jet Edge, Inc., a leading manufacturer of abrasive water jet cutting machines, is exhibiting its 90KSI waterjet cutting systems at FABTECH, Nov. 14-17 in Chicago. Jet Edge's X-Stream-powered water jet machines cut up to 50% faster and reduce operating costs as much as 40%.(more) |
27 July 2011Ontario Machine Shop China Steel Installs Massive 90KSI Jet Edge Water JetChina Steel (pronounced "keena"), a machine shop and fabricator in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has installed a massive 90KSI 24'x13' Jet Edge waterjet cutting machine. China Steel's 90KSI Jet Edge water jet is capable of cutting up to 50% faster than standard 60KSI waterjets. It can cut large parts twice as fast with dual abrasive jet cutting heads with mirroring capabilities. (more) |
27 July 2011Jet Edge Exhibiting 90,000 PSI Waterjet Technology at CMTSJet Edge, a leading manufacturer of ultra-high pressure waterjets for precision cutting, will demonstrate its 90,000 psi X-Stream waterjet cutting technology at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology show, Oct. 17-20 in Toronto. Look for Jet Edge in Elliott-Matsuura Canada booth 2216. (more) |
15 July 2011Jet Edge Hosting Waterjet Productivity Webcast Oct. 26Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. is hosting a free educational webcast on thefabricator.com at 1 p.m. CST, Wednesday, Oct. 26. During this informative program, Jet Edge waterjet industry experts will share tips on how you can increase productivity and reduce operating costs by taking advantage of the latest advancements in waterjet technology. Topics will include: 90KSI waterjet cutting VS 60KSI cutting, advancements in nesting software and motion systems, and going green to save some green with garnet removal/recycling and closed-loop water filtration. (more) |
22 June 2011JACQUET Mid Atlantic Adds 4th Jet Edge Water Jet Cutting MachineJACQUET Mid Atlantic, a metal service center in Pottstown, Pa., recently installed its 4th Jet Edge cutting machine. JACQUET's new Jet Edge waterjet is capable of cutting materials up to 21'x13'. JACQUET has five metal processing facilities in the U.S. and has nine Jet Edge waterjets nationwide. (more) |
10 June 2011Kitagawa-NorthTech helps extend chuck life, strengthen grip force and improve safetyKitagawa-NorthTech, Inc. strengthened their supplemental chuck offerings by adding an advanced lubrication solution, Chuck Grease Pro. (more) |
08 June 2011TECHJET Distributing Jet Edge Waterjet Pumps in PolandTECHJET is now distributing Jet Edge in Poland. TECHJET carries Jet Edge's full line of ultra-high pressure for precision and mobile cutting, cleaning and UHP surface preparation, including Jet Edge 6,200 bar X-Stream pumps! (more) |
26 May 2011Flow International Demonstrates Powerful Combination of HyperPressure™ Technology with Dynamic Waterjet® at Western Manufacturing Technology Show 2011Flow International will demonstrate HyperPressure™ technology and Dynamic Waterjet® at the Western Manufacturing Technology Show in Edmonton, Alberta, June 14-16, 2011, in booth 1515. (more) |
18 May 2011JERGENS, INC. INTRODUCES NEW 5-AXIS QUICK CHANGE WORKHOLDING SYSTEMJergens, Inc., the world leader in quick change fixturing, introduces a new workholding system that dramatically reduces costly set up times on 3+2 multi-axis and 5-axis machines. The Fixture Pro® 5-Axis Quick Change System permits multi-sided access to pallet-mounted workpieces and provides locating accuracy to help manufacturers increase productivity and maximize the capability of their 5-axis machines. Jergens offers modular system components in a variety of sizes and styles from inventory, with short turnaround on custom sizes for special applications. (more) |
12 May 2011Jet Edge Introduces New 150HP 60KSI Water Jet PumpJet Edge's new 150hp, 60,000 psi iP60-150 waterjet intensifier pump is capable of producing up to 3 gallons per minute (11.4 l/min) of ultra-high pressure water for precision water jet cutting and UHP surface preparation applications. It supports orifices up to .025” (.64 mm) and features dual intensifier systems. (more) |
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