David Hess Art Sculpture “Allegany Survey”
We were privileged to work for artist David Hess on a sculpture for the University of Maryland. This 20’ tall sculpture, which he named “Allegany Survey”, combines Cor-Ten weathering steel and stainless steel. We welcomed the challenge of bringing this unique concept to life. An accomplished fabricator himself, David Hess provided the design. Aquajet’s first step was waterjet cutting. Both […]
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Emil Lukas Tube Sculpture
We again had the honor of working with Emil Lukas, an artist from Stockerton, PA, on one of his trademark tube sculptures. These see-through aluminum sculptures create a distinctive lensing effect. We love seeing Emil’s artistic vision come to life through these challenging projects.
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Our New Sign
When we moved into our new facility in January of 2022, we had plenty to keep us busy getting set up and finding our new groove. Putting up a permanent sign wasn’t at the top of the list. It’s a little embarrassing how long we went without one—but we finally got it done, and we’re very happy with how it […]
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Can a Waterjet Cut Silicon Nitride?
The simple answer is yes.
But if you’re like us, you don’t want just the simple answer. We’re very excited to tell you the story about how we went about cutting silicon nitride with one of our waterjet cutters.
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911 Memorial Monument
We are honored to have played an important part in the creation of this new 911 Memorial Monument in Barrington, New Jersey. With another anniversary of the tragic attacks on our nation only a few days away, we thought we would take the time to share this story with you.
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Fine Detail Cutting for the University of Texas!
We want to show you a cool part we just waterjet cut that really showcases one of the big advantages of waterjet cutting. This part was cut for the PMC lab at the University of Texas. The material is 1-3/4″ thick 7075 aluminum, and the ribs of this delicate lattice structure are only 1mm (.039″) wide! The through holes in the […]
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Check Out Our New Toy!
If you attended our Open House, then you already saw our latest waterjet. You were even lucky enough to watch it snorting through 9” thick steel! We’re especially excited to make this announcement to all of our customers, and here’s the big reason… While this new machine is 5-axis and 87,000 psi just like our other machines, it is much […]
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Waterjet Cutting Industries
Waterjet cutting offers unparalleled accuracy, versatility, and customization for your custom fabrication and manufacturing needs. With Aquajet’s waterjet service, you have the option to work with a wide range of materials — including soft materials like rubber or foam, brittle materials like stone and ceramic, and all types of metals — to turn your designs and sketches into the […]
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What Is Taper and How to Eliminate It
Waterjet cutting is an extremely versatile cutting method that utilizes a high-pressure stream of water to accurately cut simple or intricate designs into a wide variety of materials. Waterjets are complex machines, and the shape of the cut is dependent on numerous variables. One challenge posed by waterjet cutting is taper, which can greatly affect the quality and accuracy of […]
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How to Improve Waterjet Cutting Accuracy
Waterjet cutting is a versatile cutting method that uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut a variety of materials into the desired shapes and designs. Due to its precision and accuracy, it is used by a wide range of industries that require parts with adherence to strict tolerances. While waterjet cutting offers a high level of precision, many factors […]
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A Description of Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet cutting is a process in which a supersonic stream of water, usually combined with a granular abrasive, is used to cut parts. Suitable for cutting everything from foam to steel, waterjet cutting is a versatile technology that can cut with exceptional accuracy and edge quality. These attributes make it a preferred cutting method for producing precise, high-quality parts used […]
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Waterjet Cutting 18-Inch-Thick Stainless Steel
For this project, Strahman Valves needed a vendor capable of waterjet cutting 18-inch-thick blocks of type 316 stainless steel, weighing 8,300 lbs each. Accurately cutting metal of that thickness is uncommon in the waterjet industry, so AquaJet Services reconfigured a waterjet machine and did test cutting in order to meet the requirements of the project. AquaJet Services specializes in jobs […]
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