Jet Edge Exhibiting Cutting Edge Waterjet Technology at FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show, October 31-November 2


(ST. MICHAEL, Minn. - Aug. 2, 2006) - Jet Edge, Inc. will demonstrate its latest waterjet cutting technologies at the FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.

During FABTECH, Jet Edge sales engineers will conduct live abrasive waterjet cutting demonstrations on Jet Edge's High Rail Gantry System utilizing the new high-powered iP60-50 intensifier pump, AquaVision Di® motion controller, and Digital Readout for Multi Head Positioning. The Georgia World Congress Center is located at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. N.W. Look for Jet Edge in booth #8110. FABTECH hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 1, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2.

Jet Edge's waterjet cutting systems cut nearly any material, from food products to hardened tool steel to titanium. The company's systems are being used by the world's leading airlines, automotive and aerospace manufacturers as well as industrial manufacturing companies and machine and job shops around the world.

Jet Edge's customers include Ford, Toyota, General Motors, Boeing, American Airlines, and General Electric.

"Our cutting systems have many advantages," said David Dumas, Jet Edge director of sales. "We are known for our very large work areas and accuracy. We can hold an accuracy of 0.005 inch with a repeatability of 0.001 inch over the entire work envelope. Our cutting systems are powered by hydraulic intensifier pumps that can offer 15,000 to 30,000-plus hours of operation on the hydraulic pump, depending on the model. This, of course, means greater productivity and lower operating costs. The cutting systems are controlled by a state-of-the-art AquaVision Di® motion controller that guides users through the project step-by-step."

During FABTECH, show participants can see for themselves the remarkable versatility and speed of Jet Edge's High Rail Gantry System. They also can see Jet Edge's iP60-50 intensifier pump in action. The "heart and soul" of the Jet Edge waterjet cutting system, the iP60-50 intensifier pump is rated for 60,000 psi and features an extended-life hydraulic system. The iP60-50 intensifier pump provides easy access for all service and maintenance. It features non-threaded high-pressure components in the high-pressure cylinder, an improved performance check valve, and low torque values. The Jet Edge iP60-50 intensifier pump leads the industry with ease of operation and low operating cost. It requires very few tools to maintain.

The cutting system is controlled by the AquaVision Di® motion controller that guides users through the process from job set-up to production. With the AquaVision Di®, single parts, part arrays, mirroring, scaling, rotation, and plate alignment are right at users' fingertips. The AquaVision Di® is fully networkable, allowing part programs to be generated offline and easily transferred to the system's hard drive for production. Feed rate and acceleration are automatically varied, based on known features of a specific job. Dynamic tool offset, or "cutter compensation," is employed real-time, and an optional real-time pump control allows remote starting and stopping of the pump, dual pressure set points for piercing hard-to-pierce materials, and unlimited data logging of every process parameter imaginable. The AquaVision Di® includes a full-featured hand-held pendant that allows feed rate override, return-to-path, program zero set points, and XYZ axis control.

Show participants are sure to be impressed by Jet Edge's Digital Readout for Multi Head Positioning, which improves productivity by reducing setup time. The Digital Readout for Multi Head Positioning digitally displays cutting head positions, eliminating manual measurement. It is an excellent addition to your Jet Edge waterjet cutting system.

About Jet Edge

Jet Edge is an ultra-high pressure waterjet technology company with a global presence. Jet Edge's primary business includes designing, engineering, manufacturing and servicing ultra-high pressure intensifier pumps, precision waterjet and abrasive waterjet cutting systems, surface preparation, coating removal, and hydro-demolition products, as well as high-pressure cutting heads and related products, parts and components. Jet Edge products are used in a wide range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturers and machine and job shops. Headquartered in St. Michael, Minn., the company has distribution partners throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and serves customers in over 100 countries. For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, call 1-800-JET-EDGE (1-800-538-3343) or e-mail sales@jetedge.com.

CONTACT:
Nancy Lauseng
Marketing Development Specialist
Jet Edge, Inc.
763-497-8726
nancyl@jetedge.com

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