Waterjet Equipment Cuts Costs
Much of the waterjet equipment highlighted in the August issue of Modern Machine Shop is designed for economic efficiency. A slideshow highlights a selection of these products.
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Many of the waterjet machining products covered in this month’s Modern Equipment Review spotlight feature advances that make them more economical solutions. A dual-tank waterjet from Techni, for instance, enables continuous operation because the operator can unload and load one tank while the other is cutting, just like a pallet changer in a machining center. Other cost-saving features are even more fundamental, such as a hydraulic intensifier pump available from Jet Edge that regulates its power draw for use in labs, schools and small shops.
Click the image above to view these products and more in a slideshow, and read the product spotlight section here in the digital edition of the August issue.
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