Not your ordinary "Chopper Shop"...

Davidson Fabricating located in Broomall, PA uses the KMT Streamline™ S-30 60,000psi Waterjet Cutting Pump for the production of 85-90% of the parts run through their manufacturing facility.  The waterjet allows for perfect integration of multiple cutting applications from the aerospace industry to the food industry along with numerous small detail components requiring one-piece part production.  Davidson & KMT Waterjet were recently featured in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine detailing their "Chopper Shop" producing parts for Boeing Aircraft's Chinook helicopter and the V-22 Osprey aircraft.   Full CTE article (767 kb)

View video of Davidson waterjet cutting in DOWNLOADS/LINKS column at right. ->

"Waterjet will cut most anything profitably"...

Rodie Woodard, President of Maximum Industries in Irving, TX attributes that 65-70% of their business is for the aerospace industry.  Because of its "cool cutting process", their KMT Waterjet Cutting Systems allow them to cut the delicate designs and materials that would be damaged with a laser or other heat generating, wide kerf cutting tool. 

Check out the video of Rodie explaining the cutting capabilities and profitability of waterjet cutting (under DOWNLOADS/LINKS in column on right) ->

KMT Waterjet was recently recognized in the September, 2008 Edition of Modern Application News Magazine Reader’s Choice category for major advances in new waterjet technology.

 Read MAN's Reader's Choice article (2.83 mb)

KMT Waterjet Features and Benefits

• With speeds up to Mach 4 or 90,000psi water pressure capability for the fastest cutting process in the waterjet industry using the Next Generation in metal fabrication, KMT Streamline Pro.
• Ideal for cutting up to 8” of materials depending on density of product.
• Ability to stack sheets of metal including stainless steel and aluminum.
• The LARGEST International network of motion control waterjet table system OEM integrators, including X-Y, X-Y-Z, or up to 6 Axis, offering you flexibility of choices. You decide what you need.
• The Best Waterjet Products at the Lowest Prices in the Waterjet industry.
• Eliminates most secondary finishing… no burrs or rough edges
• NO Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) which is ideal for glass, foam, titanium and more.
• Safe for the Environment; no toxic fumes or dust and garnet is disposable.
• Omni-directional cutting. Minimal tolerances. No wasteful raw materials.
• One-Step Seal and Valve Replacement
• Cutting heads do not have to be changed out during manufacturing avoiding aggravating delays.
• Thick or Thin, Waterjet cutting is the most flexible process in manufacturing.
• Minimal set up for automated cutting process and minimal downtime for quick seal change.
• Cuts without melting.
• Can pierce material directly without the need for a pre-drilled starter hole.
• KMT pumps and cutting heads are made in the USA.
• Experience. KMT Waterjet Systems has been in operation in Baxter Springs, KS manufacturing UHP pumps since 1971.
• Incredible 24/7 Technical Customer Service.
• ISO 9001 Certified
• No Delamination
• Complex Shapes
• Precision Cutting
• Small cutting kerf
• No tool sharpening
• One head for all applications, no guessing, no need to change bits.
• Capable of cutting 90 degree angles and corners.
• High or low surface pressure flexibility for sensitive or thick materials
• Tolerances (at ±0.003")
• Longest Intensifier stroke motion reducing repetitive movement up to 50% less than the competition. Longer life Intensifiers.

KMT Waterjet Detailed Information

KMT Waterjet System Ultra High Pressure water pumps and cutting heads are preferred by more global manufacturers in the fabrication industry. The advantage’s are many including the Exclusive Hard Seal End Cap use fewer parts. With fewer parts, you can be assured of longer life of consumable parts which means less downtime and quicker rebuilds.

The Streamline Pumps (SL-V) has “Smart” Control features including simple troubleshooting diagnostics, alarm history and optional digital pressure display. Multiple language displays available.

KMT Waterjet offers the most pump options to choose from ranging from 15HP for simple cutting projects to 200HP for multiple cutting heads and from 20,000psi to the Industry first Streamline Pro 90,000psi open nozzle cutting using 60hp and 125hp for multiple cutting head capabilities.

The KMT Waterjet Streamline Pro 90,000psi Pump is the Next Generation of waterjet pumps offering manufacturers the ultimate solution for maximizing performance at an exceptional Value.

KMT Waterjet Aviation Everyday Uses

Waterjet cutting is ideal for the Aviation industry cutting wing and tail parts, electrical panels, rubber and plastics that require smooth parts without edge delaminating in an environment free of airborne dust.

KMT Waterjet UHP Pumps and KMT water jet cutting nozzles are ideal for manufacturing parts made of:

KMT Waterjet Systems is ISO 9001 Certified! 

About KMT Waterjet Systems:

KMT Waterjet Systems are used in a wide variety of industries including automotive, military, aerospace, tile, stone, food, textiles, rubber, foam, glass and much more. Call 800-826-9274, Contact Us or e-mail sales@kmtwaterjet.com for information on how water jet cutting can improve your cutting application.