Etching 3-D images with an abrasive waterjetCurrently used primarily in art and architecture, waterjet etching is beginning to make inroads into machining and fabricating shops. The textured gripper pictured in this article is an example of a 3-D etched part. Read More... |
2-D + 3-D = 5-axis waterjet cuttingFive-axis waterjet cutting is not something you see in every fabricating operation. But for some applications where tube or precise edge cutting might be required, it makes total sense. Read More... |
The trend toward larger abrasive waterjet cutting tablesOnce custom-produced on a one-off basis for specific applications, large abrasive waterjet cutting tables have become part of many standard systems, thanks mostly to advanced linear-drive technology that makes the machines more affordable. Read More... |
Sales strategy drives growth at Minnesota FabricatorManaging a shop full of a great number of incredibly diverse, short-run, nonrepeat orders can be a complicated undertaking. Fedtech, a St. Paul, Minn., fabricator, stays on top of all the activity by giving customers a single point of contact. Upon receipt of an order, one person shepherds the job through production—from cradle to grave. Read More... |
Abrasive waterjets move into 3-D shapes, including pipe intersectionsUsed for many years to cut 2-D parts, abrasive waterjet technology has evolved into cutting complex 3-D shapes, including pipe intersections and saddles. Accessories and control software that make this possible can be retrofitted to existing systems. Read More... |
