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Waterjet And The New Economy Of 2009 Could Ownership Or Use Of A Waterjet Affect The Future Of Your Business In 2009? See article on page 2

Waterjet maximizes material usage by cutting intricately nested parts out of 1 inch thick aluminium.

2009 American WJTA Conference And Expo August 18-20, 2009 l Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel l Houston, Texas Details and registration information inside this Jet News issue Waterjet And The New Economy Of 2009 Could Ownership Or Use Of A Waterjet Affect The Future Of Your Business In 2009?

eneral consensus is 2008 simultaneously through 1.125” thick G was horrible from a armor plating. Then the holes are business perspective. We could reamed to ensure the ID of the holes fill pages of all the bad things are perfect. All three holes are then that happened. Yet there are com- tapped simultaneously with a tapping panies constantly that ask “what device mounted on each of the Z problems?” There are businesses carriages. Counter sinks, marking, that are so buried with work they surface finishes and many other don’t know where to turn. It procedures are available. Each process would be great if we all had this can be run inside a single program. issue. So how do we maneuver Automatic loading and unloading, bar our companies into that position? code inventory tracking and countless need to make some aluminum signs other opportunities are there for the Using a waterjet will not open the where the waterjet will be ideal for taking. And the limit is not three floodgates, but it could well change the cutting of the logo and lettering. heads. The same machine design has the way you think, plan, structure But each part has tapped holes that some units with 15 cutting heads and design almost everything you do. receive studs into the back of the mounted on one cross beam. This is Waterjet cutting has so few boundaries part. The studs will then be used for serious expandability! that one is genuinely freed to use your mounting the sign to the wall. This imagination to the full. is automatically a 2-stage process. “We want our customers to be able The design needs to be cut and then to daydream about automation in their Since its inception, waterjet the tapped holes machined into shop, including simple assembly of cutting has come a long way. The the material. With the new options parts using the WARDJet system. attained goal to make the waterjet available with some systems, all this We can run 32 axis of simultaneous cutting process easier to use in can now be done in one program, with motion from the controller, so any software, operation of controllers, no need to remove the material from combination of rotating axis, loading, ease of service and extended life of the waterjet table till it is completed. unloading, drilling, tapping, multiple consumable parts has seen the demand And this is just a simple example. 5-axis cutting machining and shaping, for waterjets increase. But now there are all possible, including integrating is even more. An open architecture WARDJet Inc., a waterjet a tool changing unit for additional design of building and thinking how to manufacturer in Ohio whose motto is automation and reduced manual use additional processes all mounted “WARDJet…. Not Just A Waterjet,” input. Unlimited sensing using light onto the waterjet gantry is opening has customers who are using three or touch, visual recognition systems more doors than ever before. Imagine waterjet cutting heads mounted on and an optional built-in equivalent being a sign shop for example. You one cross beam to cut three holes of CMM to verify final part accuracy after cutting is the way of the future. And all this is nothing without 100% remote access for control, service and On the inside management,” says Richard Ward, founder of WARDJet Inc. Flow Announces It Will Not Acquire OMAX Corporation...... pg. 4 OMAX Announces Settlement In Patent Litigation...... pg. 4 And certainly this kind of thinking is contagious. It might well become Custom Jettool® Waterjet Improves Fit, Finish of Industry-Leading Boats...... pg. 6 mandatory for survival in the Jet Edge Celebrates 25th Anniversary...... pg. 8 Fundamental Aspects In Waterjet Cleaning...... pg 11 (continued on page 5)

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Flow Announces OMAX Announces Settlement In Patent It Will Not Litigation Acquire OMAX MAX Corporation has Flow, so we will retain complete O announced the settlement of ownership of the innovations that Corporation the outstanding patent litigation with have made our company an industry Flow Corporation, along with the leader,” says Dr. Cheung. “The low International Corporation has cessation of merger negotiations with technologies exclusively available F announced that it will not the company. in OMAX waterjets include Intelli- exercise its option to acquire OMAX MAX® control software, direct drive “Due to the risks and difficulties Corporation. pump technology and Intelli-TRAX™, of obtaining financing inherent in the world’s first drive system designed Charley Brown, president and today’s capital markets, Flow elected exclusively for waterjet machining CEO of Flow says, “After a thorough to abandon the proposed merger centers.” review of our financing alternatives, between our companies,” says Dr. and discussions with OMAX John Cheung, CEO of OMAX. “While OMAX has also announced the Corporation about modifying the we still believe the merger could have establishment of MAXIEM™, a terms of the transaction, we have provided significant benefits for both new division and brand within the decided that acquiring OMAX would companies, OMAX was unwilling to company. With full technical details be excessively dilutive to Flow further modify the terms of the merger forthcoming, MAXIEM machines will shareholders.” agreement. OMAX is emerging debut during the summer of 2009 and Flow and OMAX agreed on March from this process with a very strong offer the unparalleled flexibility and 10, 2009, to amend the terms of their financial position.” productivity of waterjet machining at a highly affordable price point. merger agreement changing Flow’s In consideration for Flow’s opportunity to acquire OMAX from termination of the merger and the “Having penetrated markets in over an obligation to an option exercisable patent settlement, OMAX will receive 40 countries, we have identified a by Flow, and agreeing to a release $25 million in cash and $10 million significant global need for a basic line of merger related litigation if the in notes maturing in four years. A of waterjet machines,” says Dr. John acquisition did not close. Flow cross-licensing agreement has been Olsen, co-founder and vice president anticipates charges consistent with reached for the patents involved in the of operations at OMAX. “Through its previous disclosures in connection litigation. extensive R&D, we developed the with its decision not to complete the MAXIEM line of machines to provide “No commercialized technology transaction. proven technologies in a highly was exchanged between OMAX and productive, cost-efficient package.”

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Page 4 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 Waterjet And The New Economy Of 2009 Waterjet Abrasives Could Ownership Or Use Of A Waterjet Affect The Future Of Your Business In 2009?, from pg. 2 aggressive manufacturing environment High-Performance Waterjet Abrasives we all find ourselves in.

Let’s take a step back for an HPX™ Waterjet Abrasives overview of waterjet cutting. The Unsurpassed Performance, process of waterjet, although not the fastest or ideal process for cutting Superior Value and working each material, is unique in that it will cut almost everything. Certainly there are areas where Barton HPX high-performance waterjet is the ideal process. However, abrasives set the industry when comparing waterjet with laser standard for performance and cutting of thin steel sheet, the laser cost-effective waterjet cutting. will outperform the waterjet. So if you Sharper Edges have large volumes of work in thin steel, don’t buy a waterjet. However, if Faster Cutting you are looking at a range of materials to cut, from shim stock, to 10” thick Better Edge Quality stainless, to gasket materials, to the foam packaging of tools, waterjet is Less Dust the way to go. Overall the advantage of having this incredibly versatile tool in house can reduce your dependence Stocking Locations—North America on others. Whereas bringing all Phoenix, Arizona Minneapolis, Minnesota Milwaukee, Wisconsin work in house is not always a good Los Angeles, California St. Louis, Missouri Canada and Mexico San Diego, California North Creek, New York Calgary, Alberta thing, a waterjet is so versatile, that San Jose, California Cincinnati, Ohio Edmonton, Alberta it is one tool that won’t take long till Orlando, Florida Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Coquitlam, British Columbia Atlanta, Georgia Dallas, Texas Winnipeg, Manitoba nearly everyone in the shop will need Hammond, Indiana Houston, Texas Mississauga, Ontario something processed on the unit. Reserve, Louisiana Chesapeake, Virginia Blainville, Quebec Clinton, Massachusetts Olympia, Washington Mexico City, Mexico Add to this the multiple functionality www.barton.com of all the other processes other than Barton Mines Company, LLC waterjet cutting on a CNC gantry, and USA/Canada 800.741.7756 | Ph 518.798.5462 | Fax 518.798.5728 | [email protected] you might well be wondering how one machine will meet all your needs. Of particular interest WARDJet is replacement of gaskets typically cut the system, allows a flood of initiative building a 30’ x 13’ system, with the out of rubber compounds. The unit and ways to change traditional exact same design as their R-Series will dispense a silicone bead onto methods of building equipment. range of waterjets, but this one is the parts, saving material, time and different in that there is no waterjet cost. The machine will also be doing Using information generated from on the system. There are so many some assembly of parts. Typically FARO® Laser Tracker equipment, other processes that are available that this kind of versatility can only be controllers powerful enough to use this the machine does not have a waterjet gained by spending large amounts on data for mapping and compensation of on the unit, although a waterjet can large gantries. However, volumetric positional and repeatability accuracies be added to the system at any time. mapping of the position of the tool One of the features of the unit is the over the entire working envelope of (continued on page 19)

June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 5 Ranger Retools For Better Work Conditions, Improved Product Custom Jettool® Waterjet Improves Fit, Finish Of Industry-Leading Boats

n its first 41 years, innovation and waterjet forces water at 60,000 psi I technological advancements through a near-microscopic nozzle have been a staple of Ranger opening, resulting in clean, uniform Boats’ legendary reputation. In an cuts. The jet trims the interior deck increasingly competitive industry, on each Ranger model, including Ranger has set the bar once again, this all hatch and storage openings, time through an efficient and resource- precisely locating and drilling for conscious manufacturing process deck hardware. Confined within its made possible with the addition of 675 square-foot booth housed inside a custom JetTool® waterjet built by the 364,000 square-foot production KMT Robotic Solutions. facility, this advancement in boat building results in a cleaner work Much in the same way that the environment for employees and an RoadArmor® system revolutionized improved product for the consumer. the RangerTrail division of the boat company and pultruded fiberglass The difference in results between changed the way transoms were built robotic water jet trimming and and components reinforced, the new conventional boat-building methods robotic waterjet will fulfill one of the are vast. For the consumer, the edges factory’s least-popular jobs: cutting of compartments underneath the deck holes and lids into the fiberglass, that house batteries, breakers and interior deck components of the more pumps are smoother and offer a level than 40 different Ranger models. of quality not seen with conventional methods. When removing mounting “In the past, these interior deck plates on the front deck to install compartments were trimmed by electronics, the cutouts are uniform some of the hardest-working men and do not impede wiring. For the and women in the factory – each manufacturer, water jet cutting means dressed head-to-toe in protective gear improved production times - as well – working with a variety of jigs and as a significant savings in energy, making the cuts with routers, saws and maintenance and tool-making costs. drills,” said Ranger Boats President Randy Hopper. “It was a difficult “There will be substantial annual job that generated a lot of fiberglass savings each year in perishable costs for Ranger, which can ultimately dust. With the new robotic waterjet tooling,” said Lance Newton, Ranger result in a more stable cost to our everyone benefits: fellow employees Boats’ engineering project manager. dealers and customers from year to get a cleaner work environment “As our process becomes leaner, not year.” and the cost savings from improved only with the robotic trimming system efficiency help offset the rising cost of but with other processes as well, it For more information, visit www. raw materials and the initial equipment results in decreased manufacturing kmtgroup.com/robotic. investment.”

The process begins once the boats are wheeled into the robotic waterjet’s The Jet News is published by the WaterJet Technology Association (WJTA) and is a booth. Following an introductory benefit of membership in the Association. calibration process where the machine ©2009 Jet News. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form forbidden without uses lasers to measure the precise express permission. placement of the cutouts, the robotic Page 6 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009

Jet Edge Celebrates 25th Anniversary

et Edge, Inc., a leading proud of the fact that 97 percent of our For more information about Jet J manufacturer of industrial waterjet customers say they would buy from Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, call cutting and surface preparation Jet Edge again. That speaks volumes 1-800-538-3343 or e-mail sales@ systems, is celebrating its 25th of our products and our employees.” jetedge.com. anniversary in the waterjet industry in 2009. 2009 American WJTA Conference And Expo Jet Edge entered the waterjet August 18-20, 2009 l Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel l Houston, Texas industry in 1984 as a manufacturer of 55,000psi waterjet intensifier pumps for precision water jet cutting and Boot Camp New Session 36,000psi waterjet pumps and portable August 19-20, 2009 equipment for mobile waterjet cutting, on OSHA’s Combustible cleaning and surface preparation Dust Program Preliminary Schedule applications. Jet Edge began manufacturing precision waterjet WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 cutting tables in 1998. In 2007, it became one of the first waterjet 10:30 a.m. Electrical Safety Alan R. Browne, Stewart R. Browne Mfg. Co., Inc. manufacturers to offer a 90,000 psi waterjet intensifier pump, which 11:30 a.m. DOT Regulations for Trucks/Trailers increases productivity by 40-50% for Dan Hoffman, DOT Commercial Vehicle Enforcement many materials and reduces operating Officer, LaPorte, TX, Police Department costs by as much as 40%. 1:00 p.m. Proper Inlet Pump Suction Conditions Jamie Forrest, NLB Corp. Jet Edge waterjet systems are used around the world by a wide variety of 2:00 p.m. Safety in Waterjetting industries, including aerospace and Ed Twaddell, TurtleSkin Protective Materials defense, automotive, petrochemical, 3:00 p.m. Introduction to High Pressure Waterblasting energy and general manufacturing. Gary W. Toothe, G.W. Training Jet Edge precision waterjets cut virtually any material, from metals 4:00 p.m. Cutting Edge Quality in Abrasive Waterjet Cutting and stone to carpet, foam and even Axel Henning, OMAX Corporation food. Jet Edge’s waterjet surface preparation tools are used for paint, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 coatings and corrosion removal, and Jet Edge mobile waterjet cutters are 9:30 a.m. Target Safety: Reducing Specific Hazards Dennis Cobb, Conoco Phillips Contract Safety Group primarily used to cut pipelines, steel reinforced concrete, reactor vessels 10:30 a.m. Hose Fittings, Pressure Testing and fabricated metal structures. They Paul Webster, Parker Polyflex are ideal for cutting where flames and 11:30 a.m. Choosing a Contractor heat are restricted. Roger Burwell, Plastics Division Makrolon/BPA, Bayer Material Science LLC “Jet Edge’s success over the past 25 years can be attributed to our 12:30 p.m. Hydro-Excavation phenomenal customer loyalty and our Neil McLean, Hydro-Excavation Consultant company-wide dedication to providing 1:30 p.m. NEW Get A Bang For Your Buck, Not From Your Truck quality products and outstanding The Impact of OSHA’s Combustible Dust National customer support,” said Jude Lague, Emphasis Program On Industrial Vacuuming Jet Edge president. “We are very Gary W. Toothe, G.W. Training

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480 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Suite #130, Houston, Texas 77060 Phone: 832-243-9300 • Fax: 832-243-9301 • [email protected] [email protected] Candidates Sought For 2009 WJTA Awards ou are invited to submit candi- 2009 WJTA Awards Nomination Form Y dates for the special awards that are presented biennially by the Candidate ______WaterJet Technology Association to Company______honor a company, organization or individual who has made a significant Address ______contribution to the industry through City______State ______accomplishments that directly enhance Country ______Postal Code ______waterjet technology and the industry as a whole. A list of previous WJTA award Telephone______Fax ______recipients appears below. Email ______

Candidate nominations must be received no later than July 3, 2009. The Candidate Submitted by ______award recipient(s), to be selected by Company ______the Awards Committee of the WaterJet Address ______Technology Association, will be honored at a presentation ceremony on Wednes- City______State ______day, August 19, 2009, in conjunction Country ______Postal Code ______with the 2009 American WJTA Confer- Telephone______Fax ______ence and Expo in Houston, Texas. Email ______An official form for candidate nominations appears on the right. Complete Nominations must be received no later than July 3, 2009 one form for each nomination submitted. For a prompt response, fax completed for to 314-241-1449, or mail to WJTA, 906 Olive Please make additional copies of the Street, Suite 1200, Saint Louis, MO 63101-1448 form as needed. Completed nomination forms may be faxed to (314)241-1449 or mailed to the WaterJet Technology Association, 906 Olive Street, Suite 1200, St. Louis, MO 63101-1448, USA.

Previous Award Recipients

1981 Pioneer Award 1995 Pioneer Award 2003 Pioneer Award Jacob Frank George Rankin Pat DeBusk 1983 Pioneer Award Safety Award Service Award H.D Stephens Autoclave Engineers Mohamed Hashish, Ph.D. 1985 Pioneer Award Service Award Technology Award William Cooley Thomas J. Labus Ernest S. Geskin, Ph.D. 1987 Pioneer Award Technology Award 2005 Pioneer Award Norman Franz, Ph.D. Thomas J. Kim, Ph.D. Hartmut Louis, Dr.-Ing. 1989 Pioneer Award 1997 Pioneer Award Safety Award Richard Paseman David A. Summers, Ph.D. TurtleSkin WaterArmor 1991 Pioneer Award Service Award Service Award John H. Olsen, Ph.D. Andrew F. Conn, Ph.D. NLB Corporation 1993 Pioneer Award Technology Award Technology Award Fun-Den Wang, Ph.D., Prof. Dr-Ing. Hartmut Louis Jay Zeng, Ph.D. Safety Award 1999 Pioneer Award 2007 Pioneer Award David Summers, Ph.D. Mohamed Hashish, Ph.D. Forrest Shook NLB Corporation Safety Award Safety Award Service Award Bruce Wood Vacuum Equipment Safety George A. Savanick, Ph.D. Service Award Committee Mohan Vijay, Ph.D. John Wolgamott Service Award Technology Award Technology Award Tony Fuller Mohamed Hashish, Ph.D. Ryoji Kobayashi, Ph.D. Jim Petillo Autoclave Engineers 2001 Pioneer Award Technology Award Hammelmann Corporation George A. Savanick, Ph.D. Mamidala Ramulu, Ph.D. Technology Award Richard Ward

Page 10 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 Fundamental Aspects In Waterjet Cleaning

ouis and Schikorr* wrote an suggested that crack formation is will become more brittle with higher L article back in 1982 to address necessary for removing a hard and/ impact speeds. For viscous and some fundamental issues in waterjet or brittle layer and dynamic loading viscoelastic layers (bitumen, chlorine- cleaning. The article still has a great (impact) is preferable. For ductile caoutchouc, oil-grease), a quasi- reference value today. Here a review types of layers, a high impact speed is static load is sufficient and a higher of the article. preferable because a ductile material temperature of the jet is helpful.

The article started with listing (continued on page 22) out 15 typical waterjet cleaning applications. It also sorted out the types of applications by the types of substrates and layers to be removed. Characteristics of substrates were described in detail. Two noted Now there's a characteristics of metal substrates are “Wöhler behaviour” (fretting) convertible unit with and corrosion. Layers were classified into organic (naturally grown and UHP you can always artificial) and inorganic types. The characteristics of each type of layer count on. were also described in detail. The mechanisms (mechanical, specific, and chemosorption) of adhesion were also discussed. The article also talked about two types of free jets: round and flat. Both types are fully turbulent and they disintegrate into small fluid particles shortly after they leave the nozzles. Flat jets have a higher tendency of disintegration than the round jets. A continuous jet flowing NLB 225: perpendicular to the target surface 8,000 psi to 40,000 psi produces a normal force as well as The new-generation NLB 225 combines the industry's a shearing force that is parallel to most dependable UHP water jetting with the broadest the surface. In the case that the jet is pressure range of any convertible unit: 8,000 to 40,000 psi. hitting a kerf, the flow will change It's also the easiest unit to convert (just 20-30 minutes), and has a low-rpm pump that reduces wear, direction and a large portion of the Convert the NLB 225 to 40,000 psi kinetic energy will be converted into in just 30 minutes — 20 minutes for downtime and operating costs. And if you already have lower pressures. pressure, which could open up a crack. an NLB 225, you can add UHP with a simple kit! In reality the jet becomes a stream NLB has more convertible units, more accessories, of small fluid particles which could and more customer support, available at ﬁve regional produce pulses of impact pressures branches. Let us boost your productivity — call 1-877-NLB-7988 or visit www.nlbcorp.com. multiple times of the steady-state pressure. A high temperature in the NLB. The Leader in Water Jet Productivity. jet is helpful in removing layers consisting of oil and grease. 29830 Beck Road, Wixom, MI 48393 MI: (248) 624-5555, TX: (281) 471-7761 Regarding the layer removal process NJ: (856) 423-2211, LA: (225) 622-1666 CA: (562) 490-3277 in waterjet cleaning, the authors e-mail: [email protected]

June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 11 Michael Waltrip Racing Increases Waterjet Productivity 35%, Cuts Costs 30%

ichael Waltrip Racing (MWR) “From a throughput standpoint, By freeing up production time, Jet M reports that it has experienced we’re able to push a lot more product Edge’s X-Stream waterjet pump also dramatic waterjet cutting productivity through in the same period of time,” has helped MWR develop a side gains and cost reductions since he says. “This has freed up machine business building cars for other race powering its Jet Edge waterjet system time so we can cut jigs and fixturing in teams, Hughes adds. with Jet Edge’s 100hp 90,000 psi addition to racecar parts. We’re able to X-Stream waterjet intensifier pump in rough these out on the waterjet much January. faster than with conventional cutting tools.” (continued on page 18) “We’ve been seeing, across the board, a 35% improvement in cutting speed, plus we are using about 25% less garnet abrasive, and we have 2009 American WJTA Conference And Expo l l reduced our costs by 30%,” says Nick August 18-20, 2009 Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel Houston, Texas Hughes, MWR’s technical director. Recommended Practices Seminar for the “As an example, our spindles, which are one of our more complicated Use of Industrial Vacuum Equipment steering parts and cut from 2” 4140 Tuesday, August 18, 2009 steel, used to take 50-55 minutes to cut at 60,000 psi. Now we are cutting Preliminary Schedule them in 30-44 minutes. Before we got the waterjet, it used to take three 7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Registration or four hours to rough cut them on 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Overview of Vacuum Trucks and Components – a bandsaw. I also should note that Static Display of Trucks Onsite about the same time we upgraded By: Phil Stein and Gary Toothe our pump, we changed suppliers for our spindle blanks. They use a much 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Break harder material that requires a slower cutting time. The X-Stream offset the 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Understanding the Power of Vacuum and How Industrial Vacuum Loaders Work increased cutting time. By: Phil Stein Guzzler/Vactor Manufacturing Inc. “Another good example of a Streator, Illinois reduction in machining time would 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch be our upper control arm plates that attach our front suspension arms to 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Getting the Most Out of Your Air Mover the chassis. These are cut from 1.5” By: Gary W. Toothe, Training Manager thick steel and took about 1 hour and G.W. Training Sumter, South Carolina 25 minutes to cut two with the double heads and the old 60Kpsi pump. We 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Electrical Safety Issues can now cut two in about one hour By: Ravel Ammerman with the double heads and the 90Kpsi Colorado School of Mines Division of Engineering pump.” Golden Colorado

Thanks to these increased cutting 3:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Break speeds, MWR has been able to reduce 3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. “Ask the Experts” Panel its waterjet operating hours from 60 to 65 hours per week to 40 to 50 With Ravel Ammerman, Phil Stein and Gary Toothe hours per week, saving on labor and overhead, Hughes notes.

Page 12 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 M & M Cut-O-Matic Attributes Steady Growth to Waterjet Cutting Technology

uring the past four years, busy. Another thing that sets us D Downey, California’s M & apart is our quick turn-around M Cut-O-Matic, Inc., has seen its time and same-day service. We industrial cutting business grow 10- have customers that we have 30% per year even as other businesses gained as long-term customers struggle to maintain flat sales. because of our quick turnaround. Our waterjets have made our M & M’s A.J. Martin attributes delivery even faster by increasing his company’s continued success to our productivity.” its decision to add waterjet cutting technology to its long list of cutting Family owned and operated by capabilities. M & M has two waterjet the Martin family since 1963, M cutting systems, including a 4’ x 8’ Jet & M is a leading provider of saw A.J. Martin, M & M Cut-O-Matic, and his Jet Edge High Rail Gantry waterjet and a and waterjet cutting services. In Edge High Rail Gantry. The company uses 6’ x 12’ system built by a manufacturer addition to its two waterjets, M & a closed-loop filtration and water recycling system that reduces water consumption and that has since left the waterjet M has several bandsaws and cut- eliminates the need to dump water down business. off saws. The company provides the drain, essential in Southern California’s production cut-off sawing on up desert environment. Photographs courtesy of Jet Edge. “We got our waterjets to broaden our to 18” square or round materials capabilities in the cutting industry,” up to 20’ long, block sawing plate sawing for materials up to 10” Martin explains. “Our business has of materials 1/4” to 15” thick, circle thick and 20’ long. grown every year since we added the sawing, contour sawing, mitre sawing waterjets, and we are still keeping of 0 to 45 degrees, bundle cutting, and (continued on page 18)

June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 13 Flow Announces New North American Distributor Network

low International Corporation Machinery Technologies, Ellison for both systems,” says Mark Powell, F recently announced that it Machinery Company, Fox Machinery Flow’s manager of aftermarket sales. has established a network of new Associates, Gladwin Machinery distributors, building the foundation & Supply Company, and Modern “Flow is pleased to work with some of a new channel of distribution to Machinery Company. In Canada, of the finest machine tool dealers in complement its direct sales channel. Flow reached agreement with Modern North America,” says Jeff Hohman, Tool, Wallace Machinery and Tool EVP and general manager, Flow Flow reached agreements with Company, and Westway Machinery. International. “Waterjet technology is some of the top North American ideally suited for manufactures of all distributors of machine tools. As Global EDM Supplies Inc., a types. This new network allows them waterjets continue to find acceptance leading provider of EDM supplies to access our technology and deal in manufacturing facilities and and technical expertise, also was with people they already have trusted fabrication shops, these dealers will recently added as a Flow distributor relations with. We look forward to the provide local application, showroom, of the WaterjetConnect brand of increased market penetration they will sales, and customer support in many waterjet consumables and spares for provide and the resulting increased of the industrial centers of North the general waterjet market. “We are awareness of waterjet capabilities.” America. excited about the local sourcing option companies with EDM and waterjet For more information, visit www. Within the United States, the systems now have for service parts flowcorp.com. newly signed distributors are Capital

Recommended Flow, KUKA Robot Group Announce Practices Under Strategic Alliance Review low International Corporation, a leading developer and subcommittee of the WJTA F manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure Safety Committee has been A (UHP) waterjet technology, formed to review and update the recently announced the formation Recommended Practices for the of a strategic alliance with KUKA Use of Manually Operated High Robot Group, a global leader in Pressure Waterjetting Equipment. robotic automation. In addition to a review of the current content, the committee The relationship couples Flow’s will also discuss a new section abrasive waterjet machining Stuart Shepherd, president of that will address recommended expertise with KUKA’s long- KUKA (left), and Dick LeBlanc, practices for the use of automated standing expertise in precise executive vice president, Advanced waterjetting equipment. robotic manipulation to benefit Systems Business (right). Please submit your comments manufacturers seeking increased “KUKA is honored to be or suggestions for revising the production requirements. selected by Flow to provide high Recommended Practices to: accuracy robotic technology WJTA Safety Committee, 906 “This alliance between Flow and for the future growth of robotic Olive Street, Suite 1200, St. KUKA helps assure we address the waterjet cutting applications,” Louis, MO 63101-1448, phone: important production and advanced says Stuart Shepherd, president of (314)241-1445, fax: (314)241- segments of our marketplace,” says KUKA. 1449, email: [email protected], Charley Brown, president and CEO website: www.wjta.org. of Flow. “This expands our process For more information, visit and robotic applications.” www.flowcorp.com.

Page 14 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 Jetstream Announces Relocation To New Facility In Houston

etstream of Houston, manufacturer of high lead time requirements. “With the additional space we now J quality waterblasters, parts and accessories, have, we’ll be able to produce rigid tube cleaning lances up has announced the relocation of its headquarters to 35 feet in length in-house,” he says. “Customers will also and manufacturing to larger facilities in Houston. benefit from our new training space and a 1,000 square-foot The move to the new 42,000 square-foot facility product display area.” was mandated by business growth and the need for upgraded and larger manufacturing space. Located According to Krupowicz, the new Jetstream facility also at 5905 Thomas Road in Houston, Jetstream’s new features a more productive yard environment for truck pick- headquarters is approximately four miles west of ups/deliveries and loading units on flatbeds for shipments. their previous 23,000 square-foot facility, which “We installed a new 10-ton overhead crane which will provide the company occupied since 1985. a more efficient process for moving equipment,” he says. For reduced utility bills, the manufacturing plant features passive lighting and an advanced climate-control approach.

Jetstream, a division of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group, manufactures industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment operated at pressures up to 40,000 psi for a wide range of applications, including industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Product offerings include a complete line of skid- and trailer-mounted pump units, control guns, valves, hoses, replacement parts and “Our commitment to providing world-class nozzles. For more information, visit www.waterblast.com. service to our expanding customer base has forced us to seek larger, more modern and more cost- efficient office and manufacturing space that better fits our business model,” says Bill Krupowicz, vice president and general manager of Jetstream. “The move to our new facility is in direct response to by PR Specialty Products, Inc. our customers’ need for faster lead times. We now have the room needed to improve our workflow Specializing in custom lengths up to 96" and inventory management, and to add capacity for future growth.”

Krupowicz said the company considered several factors during the selection process for the new location, including proximity to their previous facility for retention of their current workforce, the 0%#)&&!##' ) (''"&(%& Material: +'%( availability of business services and better access !"'$ &' 0 #%(''"&! $%'&''*#( to the Sam Houston Tollway, a main artery around #'%*&"'#' Colors:'#% the city of Houston. 0 #%(''" + !'% & Sizes: '"%&-" 1+1+ 1 %'#"##%%('/(' 0!"'&"&"."' ,%(& “We have an unmatched pool of skilled talent "#& ) (&'#!&-&($'# 1%) here at Jetstream, so it was important for us to stay 0+&&) ,*#%"% "& , within the general Houston area,” Krupowicz says. %$ &!$ ,,"&%'""* “Our new facility is about a half-mile away from Jet-Brick&'#" the tollway, so it’s also much more convenient for 0(&&$ & ''"! '&(%#% '!'% & our customers for will-call parts pick-up.”

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June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 15 Waterjet Unit Can Operate At 8,000 Psi To 40,000 Psi

new generation of the NLB Each unit in the NLB 225 A 225 Series convertible waterjet Series is available with a choice units expands its range of operating of heavy-duty diesel engines — pressures to 40,000 psi and improves 200 hp, 230 hp, 275 hp, or 300 ultra-high pressure reliability and hp. Flows range from 6 gpm accessibility for maintenance. The to 82 gpm. The NLB product NLB 225 Series now offers the widest line now includes 27 convertible pressure range in the industry: 8,000 high-pressure waterjet units, psi, 10,000 psi, 12,000 psi, 15,000 psi, providing users with more 20,000 psi, 24,000 psi, or 40,000 psi. models, pressures, flows, and horsepower choices than any NLB 225 Pump Conversions require a simple kit and other manufacturer. most can be completed in about 20 including surface preparation, coatings minutes. The conversion to 40,000 psi NLB Corp. is a leader in high- removal, pavement stripe and rubber takes about 30 minutes. Customers pressure and ultra-high pressure removal, tank and tube cleaning, who already have an NLB 225 unit water jet technology. The company concrete hydrodemolition, concrete can add the 40,000 psi capability with manufactures a full line of quality and pipe cutting, and more. For more a conversion kit instead of buying a waterjetting systems and accessories information, visit www.nlbcorp.com new unit. for contractor and industrial uses, or call (248) 624-5555.

NLB Updates Water Jet Accessory Catalog

he latest edition of the NLB Like previous NLB accessory T accessory catalog introduces a catalogs, the 2009 edition includes a variety of new waterjet tools for pipe comprehensive couplings and fittings cleaning, pavement marking removal, section and a reference section with and other applications. The 102-page hook-up drawings, nozzle flow charts, catalog can be requested at no charge thrust and pressure drop tables, and from NLB, or an on-line version can English/metric conversions. be downloaded from the company’s website, www.nlbcorp.com. For more information, visit www.nlbcorp.com or call (248) Among the new accessories are 624-5555. Typhoon™ self-rotating nozzles, for cleaning pipes and tubes from 5/8” to 50” (1.6 to 127 cm) in diameter, and a new 40,000 psi (2,800 bar) SPIN- NOZZLE® head. New system valve rebuild kits feature a cartridge-style IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SPAM seal that can be changed in 60 seconds, Email addresses and other member contact information published in the WJTA like the one in NLB lances and foot Membership Directory is meant to encourage helpful, informative communication controls. The catalog also introduces between members. The information is not provided to circulate spam or junk mail. the STARJET-PLUS™, an automated The WJTA leadership requests that members respect the contact information of pavement maintenance system with fellow members and not use that information for the dissemination of spam or junk many new features that significantly email. Membership information is not meant to be circulated beyond the WJTA improve productivity. membership.

Page 16 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 Flow Appoints Allen Hsieh VP, CFO WJTAListServ - A low International Corporation has his experience and leadership,” Free Service To F announced the appointment of Charley Brown says. “Allen will WJTA Members Allen Hsieh as vice president and play a strategic role as we continue to chief financial officer. Hsieh will position the company for growth and oversee all of return value to our shareholders.” The WJTAListServ enables Flow’s financial you to take advantage of prompt From 2003 to 2007, Hsieh was with functions from email interaction with your InfoSpace, Inc., a publicly traded the company’s colleagues. WJTAListServ is a provider of online and mobile media headquarters FREE email broadcast system products and services, most recently in Kent, developed by WJTA to help you as chief financial officer. From 2000 Washington and communicate and network with to 2003, Hsieh was vice president report directly other waterjet professionals. of finance at Terabeam Corporation, to Charley a provider of broadband wireless Brown, Flow’s Participation is limited to technology equipment and services. president and Allen Hsieh WJTA members in good standing. He was with PricewaterhouseCoopers CEO. Hsieh You must sign up in order to LLP from 1985 to 2000, where he joined Flow on December 4, 2008, participate. To sign up for the was a partner beginning in 1998. when he was appointed interim CFO. WJTAListServ, contact Beth Mr. Hsieh has a B.A. in Business at the WJTA office by email: “Allen has proven himself to Administration from the University of [email protected], phone: 314-241- be a very effective addition to our Washington. 1445, or fax: 314-241-1449. executive team, and we welcome

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June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 17 M & M Cut-O-Matic Attributes Steady Growth to Waterjet Cutting Technology, from page 13

M & M has 12 employees, including to cut using conventional cutting two waterjet operators. They run their methods. One of the company’s waterjet systems 10-12 hours a day, toughest jobs was waterjet plus two or three Saturdays per month. cutting 12” x 12” windows in 30” diameter, 60” long steel pipes With its waterjet cutting machines, that are used in temporary event M & M is able to cut virtually any lighting systems at a New York material with a stream of water that state park. has been pressurized up to 60,000 psi and mixed with garnet abrasive. M M & M has cut 5½” thick & M waterjets a variety of materials titanium landing gear parts for from titanium to copper, marble and Boeing and suspension parts for M & M cuts off-road racecar suspension plastics. It has waterjet-cut materials an off-road racing team. It also parts for Terrible Herbst, a racing team out up to 10” thick, including 5 ½” has provided architectural cutting of Las Vegas. Photograph courtesy of M & M Cut-O- titanium and 6” steel. It maintains a services to several Las Vegas Matic. tolerance within ± .005”. hotels, and has waterjetted parts For more information, visit www. for the railing on the San Francisco jetedge.com, call 1-800-538-3343, Martin says his waterjet systems pier, cut the ESPN Zone signs at 763-497-8700 or e-mail sales@ have helped him save time and money Staples Center in Los Angeles and cut jetedge.com. by allowing him to cut faster and to hundreds of aluminum parts for an tightly nest parts, which reduces scrap aluminum company’s statute in Dubai. and increases productivity.

Michael Waltrip Racing Increases Waterjet Productivity 35%, Cuts Costs 30%, from page 12

“The X-stream has opened including the #55 NAPA AUTO the door for more commercial PARTS Toyota Camry driven opportunities,” he says. “It helps by Michael Waltrip and fielded bring the cost down and we’re by MWR, the #00 Aaron’s able to pass that down to the Dream Machine Toyota Camry M & M Cut-O-Matic cuts a 3” thick other teams. They are able to driven by David Reutimann and inconel part for a power turbine get a quality product at a lower fielded by MWR, the #47 Little that will run for one year without price plus they can leverage Debbie® Toyota Camry driven maintenance. Photograph courtesy of Jet Edge. off of MWR’s engineering and by Marcos Ambrose fielded by manufacturing capabilities.” JTG- Daugherty Racing through a As an example, M & M can now cut technical alliance with MWR, and 6” strips from 96” x 240” quarter-inch According to Hughes, MWR the NASCAR Nationwide Series sheet steel in two hours versus two to waterjets 250 parts for each of its #99 Aaron’s Dream Machine. three days on a plate saw. In addition, racecars. The parts are cut from a a 3” thick stainless steel part that used wide variety of materials ranging For the latest updates on to take a day or two to cut manually on from ¼” Nomex® to ½” steel, Michael Waltrip Racing’s use of a saw can now be cut it in two to three and include numerous panels, the Jet Edge waterjet system, and hours on the waterjet. mounts and chassis components, for more information about Jet plus duct work, windows, splitter Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, call Waterjet technology also has panels and much more. MWR 1-800-538-3343 or e-mail sales@ enabled M & M to take on a number builds about 56 cars per year, jetedge.com. of tough projects that would have been impossible or cost-prohibitive

Page 18 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 Waterjet And The New Economy Of 2009

Could Ownership Or Use Of A Waterjet Affect The Future Of Your Business In 2009?, from pg. 5 in three dimensions, allow simple cut, that is fine. The vertical upward actions like traditional layout and force in reaction to the stream is marking to be replaced with CNC minimal, as are any lateral forces processes. on the cutting head. The weight of a cutting head is also low. As a result a waterjet built specifically for the sole purpose of waterjet cutting tends to be light in every way. Many waterjets are built specifically to only cut with one head using a cantilever design with only two motors, one for the X and one for the Y axis motion. Many bridge designs are also built Cantilever designs require squareness to be very light for waterjet cutting to be mechanically adjustable as just like the cantilever counterparts, so opposed to a bridge style machine simply going for a bridge design is not with three motors, where squareness enough if you are looking to add other can be compensated for electronically. processes. For a machine to be able Most waterjets are built to be Cantilever designs are often limited in to add drills, tapping systems, height waterjets only. And if all you are the load they can carry before bending, sensors, crash sensors, 5-axis cutting looking for is to have parts waterjet deflecting and suffering torsion to the point accuracy is affected. (continued on page 20)

June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 19 Waterjet And The New Economy Of 2009 2009 American WJTA Conference And Expo August 18-20, 2009 Could Ownership Or Use Of A Waterjet Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel l Houston, Texas Affect The Future Of Your Business In Waterjet Technology: 2009?, from pg. 19 Basics and Beyond heads and more all on one Z carriage, it is advisable to Tuesday, August 18, 2009 understand and request the finite element analysis of the structure of the system. Every reputable waterjet Preliminary Schedule manufacturer will have this information available showing how additional loads, static and dynamic affect WATERJET TECHNOLOGY – THE BASICS the overall structure, as well as the accuracy of the unit. All this theoretical data should again be verified with 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Registration full 3D laser tracker, 2D laser interformeter and ball bar results. The ultimate test is, of course, the finished 8:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. History By: Hugh B. Miller, Ph.D. part, but good metrology equipment, which should be owned by a reputable waterjet manufacturer, will verify 9:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m. Equipment the dynamics of the machine to a far greater degree of By: David A. Summers, Ph.D. accuracy than any finished part would show. 9:40 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Break

9:50 a.m.-10:40 a.m. Applications Imagine if just as some milling machines have tool By: Bill Shires changers allowing one machine to perform all sorts of procedures on the same part, if a waterjet could do the 10:40 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Safety By: Gary W. Toothe same! Waterjets that offer drilling, tapping, countersinks, tool changers, marking, drying, coating, finishing, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch automatic feed back to remote control stations all in 2D or 3D are already being used in the most imaginative WATERJET TECHNOLOGY – BEYOND THE BASICS ways. And if this seems interesting, go to the next step of using these capabilities with multiple heads 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions simultaneously all on one cross beam. - Cleaning Applications By: Doug Wright “As we look back into 2008 and further, - Cutting Applications By: Vanessa Cutler, Ph.D. it is clear that when labor costs are lower Mohamed Hashish, Ph.D. elsewhere, it is very difficult to compete in - Hydro-Excavation the long term.” By: Neil McLean - Surface Prep Applications As we look back By: Lydia M. Frenzel, Ph.D. into 2008 and further, 2:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Break it is clear that when 2:50 p.m.-4:30 p.m. “Ask the Experts” Panel labor costs are lower elsewhere it is very Vanessa Cutler, Ph.D. Lydia M. Frenzel, Ph.D. difficult to compete Mohamed Hashish, Ph.D. in the long term. No Neil McLean matter what the item Doug Wright is, if there is enough lead time to have the IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SPAM product produced elsewhere, it is tough Email addresses and other member contact information published in the WJTA Membership Directory is meant to encourage helpful, informative communication to compete with low between members. The information is not provided to circulate spam or junk mail. wages that will never The WJTA leadership requests that members respect the contact information of fellow members and not use that information for the dissemination of spam or junk be achievable in the email. Membership information is not meant to be circulated beyond the WJTA USA. membership. (continued on page 21) Page 20 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 Waterjet And The New Economy Of 2009

Could Ownership Or Use Of A Waterjet Affect The Future Of Your Business In 2009?, from pg. 20 What manufacturers in the USA a 2 year limited warranty with a America did not become the great have on our side is innovation, Guaranteed Uptime™ program where nation it is by mistake or accident. time and automation. We have to they will pay the owner of the machine Manufacturing has a future in the become the best at what we do, with $100 per hour or $800 per day if the USA. Let’s get creative and be the the shortest lead time. We have to machine cannot be in production when driving force to make this happen. innovate and reduce our labor costs certain criteria such that lower external labor is not are met. It is this a major factor in the final cost of kind of innovation “A waterjet system that offers more than just a the product. As soon as automation that is making waterjet when it comes to capability could be just becomes a factor, it appears that the difference. the manufacturing advantage that could make the no matter what the cost of labor, if Thinking outside difference.” removed from the picture, it will be the box, while very difficult for end users to risk putting the future outsourcing their manufacturing with of expansion and opportunity for each all the complications and uncertainties machine owner to grow and plan and WARDJet Inc. is based in that abound. automate their operation is a reality. Tallmadge Ohio. For more 2009 is a time to ensure that every turn information, visit www.wardjet.com, Clearly, if it is possible to source a improves efficiency not by a small call 330-677-9100, or email sales@ product locally, at competitive pricing, percentage, but by 100%, again and wardjet.com. with guaranteed consistency backed by again. accountability, the work should never Reprinted with permission from Today’s Industrial Products & Solutions, go abroad. It is up to manufacturers to Let’s take the challenge with both www.tipsmag.net. seek out and provide ways to achieve hands to grow and innovate and create. this goal. And yes, a waterjet system that offers more than just a waterjet when it comes to capability could be just the manufacturing advantage that could make a difference.

One final aspect of growing into the future is remote access of production from your living room, or your lunch meeting. Even if you are not thinking of running your equipment remotely, from your cell phone or no matter where you are, do not discount that others are. You may wake up next week and discover that your competition is producing several times the output you are, with no more than two or three employees. Remote access to the point that parts be programmed and cut remotely, motors tuned, machines squared, failed drives compensated for, is happening today and yesterday.

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June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 21 Fundamental Aspects In Waterjet Cleaning, from page 11

The last section of the article addressed the topic of process optimization, assuming metal as the substrate material. Metals can be damaged by the jet after an incubation period because of the “Wöhler behaviour.” Achieving the highest productivity without causing damage to the substrate can be achieved by optimizing these three variables: (1) operating at a pressure which can cause significant mass-loss for the layer to be removed but below the incubation pressure of the substrate; (2) loading time should be below the incubation period of the substrate; (3) a proper operating distance between the nozzle and the target should be either just above or just below the peak erosion zone. * Louis, H. & Schikorr, W. (1982) Fundamental aspects in cleaning with high-speed water jets, Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Jet Cutting Technology, Guildford, England, April 6-8, 1982, pp. 217-228. Reprinted by permission from Quality Waterjet Newsletter, April 21, 2009.

WJTA Administration

Chairman of the Board President/Jet News Editor John Wolgamott George A. Savanick, Ph.D. (970)259-2869 (952)432-7594 Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Pat DeBusk Larry Loper Hugh B. Miller, Ph.D. (281)842-8000 (800)289-7447 (303)273-3558

2007-2009 Directors Bill Gaff Bill McClister (815)673-3835 (713)307-2142 Greg Galecki, Ph.D. Forrest Shook (573)341-4938 (248)624-5555 Mohamed Hashish, Ph.D. B.T. Steadman (253)850-3500 (601)933-4650 Paul Webster (281)925-4509

Emeritus Members Andrew F. Conn, Ph.D. Thomas J. Labus (410)532-3452 (262)245-9702 Thomas J. Kim, Ph.D. Fun-Den Wang, Ph.D. (401)874-5991 (303)279-9415

Association Managers

Mark S. Birenbaum, Ph.D. l Kenneth C. Carroll (314)241-1445

Page 22 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 Conference Exhibitors At The 2009 American WJTA Conference And Expo August 18-20, 2009 l Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel l Houston, Texas

AMOT USA High Pressure Equipment Co. Peinemann Equipment B.V. ANT Applied New Technologies AG HoldTight Solutions, Inc. Powertrack International Inc. Advanced Pressure Systems IDROJET Reliable Pumps, Inc. Aqua Sales, LLC IGEMS Software AB SMT BIC Alliance International Waterjet Parts, Inc. (IWP) SPIR STAR Bingham Industries JGB Enterprises, Inc. Sprague Products Blasters, Inc. Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc. Stewart R. Browne Manufacturing Co. Inc. Boatman Industries Inc. Jetstream of Houston, LLP StoneAge, Inc. Chemac, Inc. KMT Aqua-Dyne Stutes Enterprise Systems, Inc. Cleaner Times Magazine KMT-H2O Jet Super Products LLC Environmental Rental Services KMT Waterjet Systems Terydon, Inc. FS Solutions Kennametal, Inc. Today’s Industrial Products & Solutions GMA Garnet (USA) Corporation Kroy Industries, Inc. Magazine GT/Waterblast Technologies LaPlace Equipment Co., Inc. TurtleSkin WaterArmor by Warwick G.W. Training Lemasa Ind. e Com. Ltda. Mills Inc. Gardner Denver Water Jetting Systems MVT AG Ultra High Specialties General Pump Maxpro Technologies, Inc. Under Pressure Systems, Inc. Giant Industries, Inc. Microlap Technologies Vacuum Truck Rentals, LLC Guzzler Manufacturing NLB Corp. Wasser Engineering Hammelmann Corporation OH Precision/QualJet Waterblasting Technologies Heintzmann Corporation Parker Hannifin-EPD Wilco Supply LP WOMA Corporation Updated 6/15/09

June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 23 Terydon Inc. Develops New Option For User Safety erydon Inc. continues to holding power at 120 times the remain independent of special set-up T emphasize safety detail in its potential of each. The opposing techniques, and model flexible, yet wide selection of system and tooling parallel footprint of each pod creates semi-rigid composite and a carriage developments. The world-renowned stability for precision cuts and safety modular design that allows for a JackTrack has been established as a by means of individual mini vac characteristic smooth precision cut. reliable and efficient system in the generators per pair of pods. Other Complete the system with a mini cutting industry. For safety purposes, manufacturers promote a track with radius cutter and effectively manage Terydon has designed a nonmagnetic cups fueled by a single generator and smaller radii in door sheets, smaller vacuum application to increase user require stabilizers to prevent rocking entries, and lifting holes. Both the security for task management where side to side. The individual vacuum magnetic and vacuum JackTracks magnetic systems are not applicable. of each pod of the JackTrackVacuum present as superior cutting tracks in the Previously viewed as hazardous, compensates for a potential loss of industry. Tailored to specific needs on Terydon has modified the standard suction of one pod without failure of the job, these cutting systems operate vacuum system, presenting a safety- the entire track. In effect, if one pod with a complementing combination of worthy modular system option on the fails at one location, the other pods safety and efficiency. market. maintain their vacuum, and thus their surface hold. For more information, visit www. JackTrackVacuum attaches to a terydon.com or call (330) 879-2448. variety of surfaces via 9 pairs of Only the attachments differ vacpods, producing 18 points of between the two tracks. Both

Page 24 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 2009 American WJTA Conference & Expo August 18-20, 2009 Marriott Houston Westchase l Houston, Texas Preliminary Schedule of Events (as of 5/1/09)

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009

12:00 Noon Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 p.m. Board Dinner

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009

8:00 a.m. Pre Conference Seminars • Basics & Beyond • Vacuum Equipment Safety Seminar 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception – Exhibit Hall A

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Live Demonstrations 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Boot Camp The 2009 American WJTA 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibits – Hall A Conference And Expo is 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Exhibits – Hall B supported in part by 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Paper Presentations FS Solutions 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Awards Presentation – Rose Garden GMA Garnet (USA) Corporation Gardner Denver Water Jetting Systems 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception – Exhibit Hall B Guzzler Manufacturing High Pressure Equipment Company THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009 IGEMS Software AB Jetstream of Houston, LLP 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Live Demonstrations Terydon, Inc. 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting VLN Advanced Technologies, Inc. 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Exhibits – Halls A & B Vacuum Truck Rentals, LLC

10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Boot Camp August 18-20, 2009 Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Paper Presentations Houston, Texas Updated 6/15/09

June 2009 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org Page 25 Abrasive Waterjets Offer Large Scale Precision, Increased Speed, Flexibility

MAX’s 60120 JetMachining motion of an abrasivejet, and enabling drive pump and rapid water level O Center is a large format machine precise, rapid machining. Standard control for quiet, submerged cutting. that is ideal for quick and accurate features include a MAXJET® 5 For more information, visit www. cutting of larger or multiple parts from Diamond Nozzle Assembly, motorized omax.com or call stock up to 5 ft x 10 ft (1.5 m x 3 m) Z-Axis, ultra-high pressure direct (800) 838-0343. and has a footprint of 225 in x 110 in (5715 mm x 2794 mm). The 60120 is one of the most accurate large format machines in the OMAX line of JetMachining Centers, and features a 600 lb abrasive delivery feed system, as well as an innovative traction drive that enables faster traverse speeds and faster throughput times when machining multiple and nested parts. The 60120 employs a bridge style Y-Axis design that allows the cutting head to move past the catcher tank for unobstructed loading of materials. Like all OMAX JetMachining Centers, the 60120 has the ability to cut a wide variety of materials, including ceramics, composites, plastic, glass and stone, as well as metals like aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, mild steel and titanium with an accuracy of motion up to +/- .003 in. Like other machines in the OMAX lineup, the 60120 does not require tool changes or complex fixturing, reducing setup times by at least 50%. Its fast cutting speed, combined with minimal set up times, maximizes a user’s flexibility and productivity. The 60120 comes standard with OMAX Corporation’s patented “Compute First – Move Later” motion control technology, which incorporates Windows® XP software. The system can calculate the velocity of a tool path at over 2,000 points per inch, allowing for complete control over the

Correction: OMAX® Corporation offers a Rotary Axis accessory, not a Rotary Axis Nozzle as stat- ed in the May 2009 issue article headlined, “OMAX Introduces MAXJET 5i, Rotary Axis Nozzle.”

Page 26 WJTA on the web: www.wjta.org June 2009 WJTA Welcomes New Members

Corporate Corporate Alternates Individuals

AMOT Suzanne Huber A.J. Jones Adly Abou Shaaban Jeffrey Ershler Keith Huber, Inc. Wasser Engineering Mazen K Alnuaimi & Partner Phone: (281)940-1377 PO Box 3368 214 S. Price Road, #103 Poly-Tech Co. Gulfport, MS 39505 Tempe, AZ 85281 PO Box 36101 Jogen Bhalla Phone: (228)832-0992 Phone: (480)377-8155 Al-Jubail Industrial City Phone: (281)940-1733 Fax: (228)832-2068 Fax: (480)377-8156 Al-Jubail 31961 Saudi Arabia Russ Haddadin Phone: [966](3)340-0826 Phone: (281)940-1732 Fax: [966](3)340-0834 8824 Fallbrook Drive Jeff Pettyjohn Nina Parker Houston, TX 77064 Hill Services Industrial & Evergreen Environmental Fax: (713)559-9454 Environmental Services Paul van Rooyen 2075 Chelsea Avenue 704 Old Underwood Road TMS Group Memphis, TN 38108-2263 Suite C Linbro Business Park Hydrolaser Equipment, Inc. Phone: (901)573-5984 LaPorte, TX 77571 16 Galaxy Avenue Bernard Prieur Fax: (901)722-8843 Phone: (281)241-8018 Sandton, Johannesburg 2090 13 Cote St-Paul Fax: (281)478-5004 South Africa St. Stanislas, Champlain, Phone: [27](11)579-1000 QB G0X 3E0 Canada Mark Simpson Fax: [27](11)608-3777 Phone: (819)697-6733 Hill Services Industrial & Guoyi Peng Fax: (418)328-4630 Environmental Nihon University 2075 Chelsea Avenue Tokusada, Tamura-machi Samir Ibrahim Youssef Memphis, TN 38108-2263 Koriyama 963-8642 Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Jack Doheny, Inc. Phone: (901)491-3236 Japan Studies Kay Doheny Fax: (870)780-6441 Phone: [81](24)956-8766 PO Box 109 Helwan, Cairo 11421 Egypt Jack Doheny Phone: [2](02)201-0557 P.O. Box 609 Fax: [2](02)501-0171 Northville, MI 48167 Jeff Steinbach Super Products LLC Phone: (800)336-4369 17000 W. Cleveland Avenue Fax: (248)349-2774 New Berlin, WI 53151-3593 Phone: (262)796-5901 Fax: (262)364-3167 Ropetech Sdn. Bhd. James Yong Lot 2317, 2nd Floor Jalan Datuk Muip Bulatan Commercial Centre Miri Sarawak 98000 Malaysia Corporate Individuals Phone: [60](8)5663322 Fax: [60](8)5657759 Tony da Silva Lemasa Ind. e Com. Ltda. Av. Juscelino Kubitschek Safe-Cut de Oliveria Larry Speaks 563 Rec. Campestre Joia Gary Stubbs Indaiatuba, SP 13346-600 Jimmy Wolford Brazil 4302 State Hwy 42 Phone: [55](19)3935-8755 Kilgore, TX 75662 Fax: [55](19)3935-8516 Phone: (903)986-8386 Fax: (903)984-3569 Jose Rubin Gardner Denver Water Jetting Wuxi Ding Long Co., Ltd. Systems Raymond Ding 12300 N. Houston Rosslyn Road B Suite, 17/F Wah Kwong Houston, TX 77086 Building Phone: (832)327-2428 No. 333 Zhongshan Road Fax: 281-448-7500 Wuxi 214001 China Phone: [86](510)82755455 Fax: [86](510)82762125

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High Pressure Valves High Pressure Fittings Air Operated Valves High Pressure Tubing Specialty Valves Six valve patterns in six Complete range of elbows, Five lines of air operators Tubing is cold drawn, Ball, high temperature, pressure classes (up to tees and crosses for all accommodate remote seamless 316 S/S and micro-metering, relief, pipe 150,000 psi) for reliable pressure classes and operation of high pressure supplied in 1/8 hard connection and male bottom and flexible shut-off tubing connections valves up to 100,000 psi conditioned (not annealed) connection valves. Special materials available.