Today’s Techni Waterjet Manufacturing Manager, Jonathan Schlick, has over 20 years experience in the field of industrial machinery.
After a 12 year career in laser machinery, he moved to waterjets where he’s grown his skills and knowledge of the technology through leading Techni’s Regional Service. Working around the globe for Metal, Stone, Glass, and Automotive industries, Jonathan is an expert on modern cutting solutions and has developed a unique ability to discern pros and cons of the different machines available on the market.
His analysis will help you understand whether waterjet is the ideal solutions to your individual requirements.
Acrylic materials find a lot of applications in areas that require sturdy materials with excellent aesthetics for projects such as signage. The high strength that makes acrylic materials useful is also the reason they need a high-quality cutting process. Which cutting...
There are numerous options to cut foam since it is a very soft material. However, its soft and delicate nature can be a challenge, as many cutting processes often lead to the burning of foam. A waterjet machine turns out to be the most applicable foam-cutting process....
Composites such as fiberglass are nothing short of miracle materials. Its physical strength is on another level. This high strength is why fiberglass has found so many applications, replacing a wide range of materials. However, this high strength also poses a...
Cutting rubber sheets in industries is quite challenging due to the physical properties of rubber and the high quantity and thickness of rubber sheets in industrial settings. The challenges in rubber cutting and the drawbacks of blade cutters led manufacturers to...
Cutting paper might seem like an easy job. However, when we consider the requirements of cutting paper on an industrial scale, like in paper mills, the requirements change significantly. The strength of paper increases when hundreds of stacked sheets are in a paper...
Various plastic materials have become commonly used in the design of every kind of product, including electronics, furniture, tool casings, appliances, and packaging. With hundreds of plastics with different physical properties, manufacturers require cutting methods...
Waterjet Glass Cutting | Can A Water Jet Cut Glass? Glass is the foundation for decor, from art to architecture. Specialist glass-cutting techniques are essential for such applications. Glass cutting is not as simple as it may sound. For one thing, glass is a delicate...
Natural stones are the first choice when anyone wants a material that is luxurious and durable at the same time. Among stones, there are many different materials, such as granite, marble, limestone, slate, and more. Stone cutting is required to make it usable for any...
Granite is the foundation stone of decor in the modern world. From granite countertops in kitchens to entire monuments, granite has extensive applications due to its physical properties and appearance. The hardness of granite makes it challenging to work with. For...
Aluminum is among the most common metals used in manufacturing industries. It undergoes many fabrication processes to make it suitable for different applications. One such process is cutting aluminum sheets and other components. For this purpose alone, many technology...
Waterjet cutting is by far the best development in industrial cutting technology. From cutting stone to softer materials, a high-power water jet cutting head nozzle can cut through virtually anything regardless of the thickness. Benefits such as quality, precision,...
When waterjet cutting technology was developed, its use was limited to cutting soft materials such as paper and rubber. But water jet cutting soon found success, as it cut materials with superior results compared to many alternative cutting methods. No one might have...
We have told you multiple times, in various articles, about the different materials that you can cut with a waterjet cutter. However, besides the wide range of materials, there are also many different ways in which you can cut. For instance, did you know you can cut...
Almost all industrial projects typically require the use of pressurized water in one way or the other. From cutting material to cleaning purposes , a high-velocity waterjet system finds its application in all metalworking, woodworking, mining, and other areas....
When we talk about industrial projects, steel is one of the most commonly used harder materials. Workshops typically process steel sheets and blocks by cutting and shaping them to form smaller metal parts. There are many cutting process options, such as EDM, plasma,...
There is hardly any technology as reliable as high-pressure waterjet cutting when talking about industrial cutting machines. We originally posted an article about the benefits of waterjet cutting and how it performs better than any other cutting alternatives. In this...
Waterjet cutting is one of the most common processes in modern manufacturing and fabrication. With extensive benefits such as fewer airborne dust particles and no drawbacks, this cutting method is used in various applications, from cutting a few square feet of metal...
Waterjet cutters are not complex machinery, even though they are good at cutting. However, to get the best experience using a waterjet machine for cutting, you need to understand the technicalities. Additionally, to get high-quality cuts and to make the cutter last...
