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10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Waterjet cutting machine

2023-04-27

Investing in new equipment for your facility can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to purchasing something as important as a waterjet. Waterjets are widely used throughout the manufacturing and fabrication industries for their ability to cut through a variety of materials with precision and speed. However, before jumping into a purchase decision, […]

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Accelerated Investment Incentive for your capital investment in machinery

2021-05-04

Introduced in Canada’s 2018 federal fall economic statement, the Accelerated Investment Incentive provides an enhanced capital cost allowance (CCA) on equipment purchases. Full expensing in the first year for manufacturing and processing (M&P) and clean energy equipment purchases was also introduced as part of the Accelerated Investment Incentive.  How it works The Accelerated Investment Incentive […]

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Your Comprehensive Waterjet Buying Guide

2021-05-03

Not all waterjets are created equal. Do your homework before making a purchase. A waterjet cutting machine is a complex piece of machinery with several key components, such as a high-pressure pump, nozzle and control software. But it doesn’t end there! There are many things to consider before purchasing a waterjet, from cutting speeds to […]

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Waterjet tips to optimize performance: Water Quality

2021-04-26

It’s pretty simple: clean water equals pump performance. Waterjet tips to optimize performance : Contaminants in the water can wreak havoc on pump components and pressure lines. Too much calcium will create water turbulence when stuck in your diamond, which reduces mixing tube and/or nozzle life. By removing microscopic particles produced during the waterjet cutting […]

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WATERJET 5 BUYING TIPS: BUYING CHEAP CAN BE EXPENSIVE

2021-04-19

Waterjet 5 buying tips : There’s no shame in looking for the best deal, but sometimes, taking the cheap route can cost you a bundle. For example, buying a machine that was designed for other processes, such as plasma cutting, and then was retrofitted with waterjet cutting heads, will encounter problems with moisture and abrasives. […]

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