Manufacturing
A New Helicopter Model Built With OMAX Innovation
For decades, Robinson Helicopter produced their R22 and R44 helicopters through traditional machining processes. In 2004, as production began to skyrocket, Robinson purchased their first abrasive waterjet, an OMAX 55100 JetMachining® Center that was brought in to cut sheet metal. "Our abrasive waterjets have really helped us expand production yet minimize out-sourcing" says Paul Johnson. Read
Marines Deploy Advanced Waterjet Technology for Rapid Response Repair
Focused on rapid response since its founding, the U.S. Marine Corps have deployed Marine Expeditionary Units to trouble spots around the world for more than 200 years. The Corps' flexibility depends on its support operations, including such services as in-theater repair and fabrication units that provide immediate machining and welding capability. In line with trends toward increased speed and efficiency, the Marines recently added advanced OMAX® abrasive waterjet technology to its on-site metalworking capabilities. Read
FusionTECH Develops Unique Stainless Steel Turnkey Solutions
Plenty of thought goes into making food products safer and protecting the quality of prescription medicine. A small business based in Roseville, Illinois, offers a helping hand to companies required to comply with Food and Drug Administration standards. FusionTECH Integrated Inc. is a full-service fabricator bringing design concepts to completion with two 80160 OMAX JetMachining Centers. Read
Making Dreams Into Reality With Waterjet Productivity
With an abrasive waterjet system, the 12-person shop easily processes all its metals and other part materials. The OMAX 120X-3 also helps reduce the amount of machining done on the shop's conventional CNC machine tools, making it possible for the shop to streamline its welding fabrication operations and cost-effectively increase production of both the shop's lower and higher volume parts. Read