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And the Winner is...2016 Pump Hours ContestWe recently asked our customers to send in hour meter photos from their “high mileage” Jet Edge intensi�er pumps.

We knew we had a lot of customers out there with well over 35,000 hours, but we were blown away by the response. The winning pump had more than 68,000 hours on its meter, and one customer said they were on their second or third meter.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

In This IssuePages 2-3YOXO Doubles Productivity

Page 4Weld Preparation

Pages 5-6Jet Edge NewsPage 7Employee NewsPage 8Parts and Service

Page 9Used EquipmentPage 10Sales ManagersPage 11Vision and Mission

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Shuttle Allows Waterjet Operator to Keep Cutting While Unloading

Rapidly growing toy manufacturer YOXO® recently installed a second Jet Edge waterjet cutting system to meet skyrocketing demand for its creative toy construction kits.

Designed to fuel kids’ creativity, YOXO (“yock-so”) kits inspire kids to design and build their own toys using Y, O, and X-shaped links that connect with everyday household items such as toilet paper tubes, paper towel rolls and cereal boxes. YOXO links also can be attached to other connec-tor toys like LEGO®, KRE-O® and Mega Bloks®.

YOXO’s “eco-awesome” toys are made in the company’s wind-powered workshop in St. Paul, Minnesota, where the links are waterjet cut from colorful sheets of locally sourced recycled wood �ber. A truly closed-loop sustain-able toy, YOXO can be recycled when kids are done playing with them and made into new YOXO.

When YOXO Founder and CEO Je� Freeland Nelson launched his innovative toy company in 2011, he wanted to do something di�erent that would encourage kids to use their imaginations. With the encour-agement of his wife Alisa Blackwood, he set an ambitious goal for YOXO to be the most sustainable toy manufacturer in the world.

“Most toys are made from plastic on the other side of the planet, and will eventually end up in a land�ll,” he said. “We decided to do it di�erently. We wanted to make a product from sustainable, recycled and recyclable material, and we wanted to manufacture it in the U.S.A.”

Initially, YOXO cut its connectors using laser cutters, but the lasers burnt the edges of the material, forcing the YOXO team to spend hours cleaning parts. Buying multiple lasers to increase production would have been cost prohibitive.

“Parents don’t want their kids playing with sooty toys, so we needed a better solution,” Freeland Nelson recalled.With contracts then in negotiation with Target and Barnes & Noble, YOXO sought a more produc-tive way to cut its parts. The company tested a variety of cutting technologies before concluding that cutting its water-adverse material with 55,000 psi jets of water was, oddly enough, the most

e�ective solution. They turned to Jet Edge in nearby St. Michael, Minnesota, and worked very closely with the waterjet manufacturer’s engineering and sales sta� to custom engineer a solution for their unique application, taking delivery of their �rst waterjet system in late 2014.

The results were immediately noticeable, recalled Trevor Burns, YOXO’s director of production.“We saw a 15-20 percent productivity gain without sacri�cing any of the quality of our products after switching from laser to waterjet. These are remarkable gains to be made from switching manufacturing methods completely.”

A year after installing their �rst Jet Edge, YOXO, growing by leaps and bounds, needed a second system.“The second waterjet was a no brainer,” Burns noted. “We needed the production capacity, redundancy, and e�ciency. The investment in another waterjet has more than doubled our production output quickly, with an increase in quality of our product.”

For their second waterjet system, YOXO decided to take production goals a step further by installing a high production Jet Edge High Rail Gantry Waterjet Shuttle System with 10 OmniJet® waterjet cutting heads. The custom-engineered shuttle system maximizes productivity by allowing YOXO’s operators to continue cutting as parts are unloaded.

Toymaker YOXO® Doubles Productivity with Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttle System

Je� Freeland Nelson is the founder and CEO of YOXO®, a St. Paul, Minnesota, toymaker that manufactures “eco-awesome” creative play kits. YOXO are manufactured from locally sourced recycled wood pulp and cut with Jet Edge ultra-high pressure waterjets.

YOXO Director of Production Trevor Burns demonstrates how easy it is to operate the shuttle system.

Jet Edge’s High Rail Gantry Waterjet Shuttle System allows operators to continue cutting as parts are unloaded. Operators simply roll out the top shuttle like a drawer and continue cutting on the bottom shuttle, and vice versa.

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“This upgrade was done due to the observations that our longest loss of production time was caused from the loading and unloading of our table,” Burns explained. “With the shuttle, this time is down from 10-20 minutes to 1-2 minutes, a huge leap in productivity for our process.”

The new system also features a custom slanted tank with blow down system, a feature YOXO also had retro�tted to its �rst waterjet. The slanted tank makes it easier to clean out pulp debris, while the blow down system helps hold the material in place during the cutting process.

“This has drastically cut down on tank cleaning and increased the quality of our cuts by almost completely eliminating "splash-back" onto our products,” Burns said.

Burns and Freeland Nelson said they have been very satis�ed with Jet Edge’s equipment, service and support.

“Jet Edge has been more of a partner than we ever anticipated in helping to build our brand and increase our production capabilities to the level of a successful manufacturer of eco-awesome YOXO toys,” Burns said. “In all aspects, Jet Edge has been there to answer questions, work to solve issues, and

deliver parts in a quick reliable way. The hands-on treatment from Ben Callahan, Jet Edge salesman extraordinaire, has from the start allowed us to build a system to �t our needs and budget, and our Jet Edge technician is always available for quick answers and reliable onsite repairs. Jet Edge waterjets are not the cheapest systems out there, but the investment in a greater up front cost more than makes up for itself in the reliability of the waterjet, the service capabilities of Jet Edge, and the reliability of the necessary consumable parts Jet Edge’s parts department has in stock.

With its waterjets running an average of 100 hours a week, YOXO goes through a fair amount of consumable waterjet parts. Burns said he tried to save money with knocko� parts, but quickly switched back to genuine Jet Edge parts. “There is no comparing,” he said. “After that experiment I have no problem paying more for parts that last two to three times longer. Jet Edge makes the best consumable parts by far. They are better designed and more reliable than any other company's parts that we have tried. You get what you pay for, and they pay for themselves quickly.”

Burns added that YOXO’s Jet Edge waterjet equipment has been very reliable and is easy to operate and maintain.

“The pumps are almost indestructible,” he said. “Waterjets by their nature take a higher level of maintenance than some modes of produc-tion. However, by in large, the maintenance itself is quick and well described by the manuals and Jet Edge training program. Our ‘o� the street’ operators with no prior experience were quickly able to perform the necessary daily and preventive maintenance requirements to an adequate level. We have used inexperienced operators from the get go. After the install training we were ready to begin full production within days. And with the second machine, we were ready within hours of the �nal installation testing.”

“Jet Edge has been a wonderful partner,” Freeland Nelson said. “They were the only manufacturer that was willing to work with us to design and test a system that met our needs. Their parts and service department is outstanding, and Jet Edge continues to support us in getting the word out about YOXO. Their willingness to sponsor and help sta� our busy Minnesota State Fair exhibit went above and beyond in assisting with brand building and the ‘normal’ experience that companies have with equipment providers. They are even supporting our West Coast Tour with PBS Kids this summer.”

YOXO is so proud of their waterjet systems, they’ve even given them names: Bennie I and Bennie II, after the Elton John song, “Bennie and the Jets.” Every YOXO kit features Jet Edge’s logo and explains how the parts are made with water. YOXO also has installed a window to the waterjet room so kids can see how YOXO are made while visiting the workshop for its popular Play Dates.

Look for YOXO construction kits at select Target and Barnes & Noble stores, Amazon.com, Creative Kidstu� and other specialty retailers. For more information, visit www.yoxo.com.

YOXO’s Director of Production Trevor Burns at the helm of his latest Jet Edge High Rail Gantry waterjet system, “Bennie II.” The system’s AquaVision Di industrial PC motion controller is easy to operate and gives operators the �exibility to �ne tune programs.

YOXO Director of Production Trevor Burns (left) and YOXO Founder/CEO Je� Freeland Nelson (right).

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Jet Edge is proud to sponsor YOXO’s West Coast Tour with PBS Kids. If

you’d like YOXO to stop by your shop for a play date, please contact Alisa at 612-618-8689 or alias@yoxo.com.

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Summer 2016jet edge newsWeld Preparation with 5-Axis Waterjet Eliminates Need for Secondary Finishing

By David ArthurJet Edge, Inc.

Weld preparation can be a di�cult and time consuming operation on thick or exotic materials. Weld preparation on arcs or angular contours can present even more of a labor and capital intensive issue.

Prep angles produced by thermal cutting processes require a secondary operation such as grinding or machining to remove slag and / or the Heat A�ected Zone ( HAZ ) before welding. Each of these operations require material handling time, which is sometimes a large variable in the cost of production, ultimately increasing turnaround time while decreasing e�ciency and pro�t.All of these issues can be alleviated with the addition of Jet Edge’s X-5 �ve axis water jet system. The X-5 is capable of producing +/- 50 degree bevels in a multitude of con�gurations (See Fig 1.) on virtually any geometry. Since the water jet cut is a “cold” supersonic grinding process it produces no slag or HAZ resulting in a fully prepped, �nished part in one operation. In addition, the cold cutting process does not produce any micro-cracking, recast layer or any change whatsoever in the material characteristics.

No smoke or fumes are produced during the process, including hexavalent chromium fumes from stainless steel, making OSHA compliance a much easier task.

Finished part tolerances are such that �tting operations become signi�cantly more repeatable and consistent , which ultimately results in additional labor savings.

With a 12” Z axis travel, thick materials can be processed in one setup saving signi�cant time and production cost. Laser material mapping and contact surface sensing features are available to accommodate uneven material and the relieving of the material during the cutting process. The IGEMS CAD/CAM software makes adding bevel features quick and simple. In addition to beveling, the EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet system can produce virtually taper free cuts utilizing the Taper Angle Control (TAC) function. Thanks to the extensive tech table contained in the IGEMS CAD/CAM software, the EDGE X-5 can compensate for the inherent taper created by the water jet cutting process. This allows the end user to choose any edge quality and create taper free parts. The tech table is user de�nable giving the operator / programmer the ability to change the characteristics of the TAC data for any material as well as create and edit new materials based on individual need. The new IGEMS TubeCut module adds the capability for cutting features into pipe / tube making the X-5 a powerful tool for any fabrication facility.

The X-5 o�ers the same rigid, fully supported gantry design as other Jet Edge waterjet motion systems. It is entirely ball screw driven with top quality motion components, Rexroth AC servo motors and drives, all controlled with a rugged industrial PC designed to withstand any demanding production schedule. A standard handheld pendant allows the operator the freedom to control the system from any point around the machine.

With sheet metal enclosures and �ltered blowers on each axis to ensure that no environmental contaminants reach the ball screws or ways, the EDGE X-5 is con�gured for longevity, reliability and low total cost of ownership.

To complement the EDGE X-5 waterjet system, Jet Edge o�ers a full line of UHP intensi�er pumps from 30 horsepower to 200 horse-power, 60,000 or 75,000 PSI. All tie-rod intensi�er construction and a patented seal design assure minimal mainte-nance and maximum up time.

Contact us today and let a Jet Edge Sales Representative tailor a solution for your business to increase your e�ciency and pro�ts while decreasing you turnaround time.

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About the Author:

Based in Atlanta, David Arthur is Jet Edge’s Southeast and South Central regional manager.

Fig. 1 Cuts can easily be de�ned to create di�erent bevel pro�les via parametric data added to 2D geometry.

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Jet Edge news Summer 2016

Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttle Systems Ideal for High Volume Cutting ApplicationsShuttle Allows Waterjet Operators to Keep Cutting While Unloading Parts

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Jet Edge proudly introduces its latest generation of Waterjet Shuttle Systems. Designed especially for high-volume water-only waterjet cutting applications, Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttle Systems dramatically increase productivity by allowing operators to continue cutting as they unload �nished parts.

Manufactured for industrial use, Jet Edge waterjet shuttles are available in a High Rail Gantry format supporting up to 12 cutting heads or a Mid Rail Gantry format supporting up to four cutting heads. To operate the shuttle, the operator simply rolls out the top cutting table like a drawer and continues cutting on the bottom table as parts are unloaded. Powered shuttles

are also available.

Jet Edge Waterjet Shuttle Systems are available in a wide range of sizes; an optional spreader bar allows operators to expand the cutting area beyond the waterjet gantry for cutting large sheets. The shuttle systems feature Jet Edge’s signature Aquavision® Di controller. The Aquavision® Di is the most advanced motion controller in the industry. It guides the user through the process from job set-up to production. Single parts, mirroring, rotation, plate alignment and part arrays (optional) are at the operator’s �ngertips. It is fully networkable.Jet Edge precision waterjet systems lead the industry in precision and accuracy, holding +/- 0.001" linear positional accuracy (over 12") per axis and +/- 0.001" repeatability (bi-directional). Moving elements are supported on THK linear ways, precision ball screws are directly coupled to servomotors, and XY mechanical components are protected by a lip seal system. Critical motion components are protected with metal covers, brushes, labyrinth passages, lip seals, and high-volume low-pressure �ltered air. Jet Edge o�ers the widest range of waterjet pumps in the industry, 36,000 psi, 60,000 psi and 75,000 psi models are available from 30-280 hp.

Water-only waterjets cut soft materials such as gaskets, foam, rubber, �lm, paper, cardboard, carpet, insulation, food and foil. Abrasive must be added to cut harder materials such as metal and stone.

Jet Edge Wraps Up Canadian Tour

Jet Edge recently participated in three Metalworking, Manufacturing & Production expos that took us into three key Canadian markets – Winnipeg, Coquitlam and Dartmouth.

The MMP Expos are set up as inexpensive tabletop exhibits which gives us the opportunity to meet with prospective customers without the normal expenses of a full trade show.

Our Canadian distributor Elliott-Matsuura Canada, Inc. sta�ed the shows, along with Jet Edge’s Scott Wirtanen. Elliott reported that they met with several good prospects.

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Jet Edge & Choice CIMT Exhibit in ChinaJet Edge and our sister company Choice Waterjet Parts exhibited at the 9th China CNC Machine Tool Fair 2016 (CCMT) April 11-16 in Shanghai, China, as part of the Association for Manufactur-ing Technology (AMT) pavilion.

The show was a success for both companies. Our sta� had the opportunity to tour several factories with AMT and made several connections with perspective customers and potential distributors.During his trip to Asia, Jet Edge International Sales Manager Dave Anderson also visited with our dealer in Tawain, HSIANG YU MACHINERY CO., LTD. He sent us back this photo of their intriguing conference table.

Tips from Jet Edge’s Marketing DepartmentPromoting Your Business on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is not just for job seekers. It’s an excellent networking tool that can help you thrive professionally, drive tra�c to your website, and grow your business.

Make the most out of LinkedIn:

1. Keep your pro�le updated.2. Include a decent photo of yourself that re�ects your personal brand and how you want your customers to see you.3. Post regular updates. You can simply share a link to an interesting industry article or a video. This establishes you as an expert. For instance, if you specialize in cutting stone, share links to the latest stone industry articles or kitchen trends, etc. Many websites make it easy to share articles by simply clicking on a LinkedIn share button. Your regular updates keep you in front of your connections…and one of your connections may need your waterjet cutting or cleaning services, or may know someone who does.4. Post blog articles using LinkedIn’s built in blog. You can repurpose your other content if you don’t have time for blogging.5. Encourage your employees – especially your sales and marketing team – to participate in LinkedIn.6. Set up a company page on LinkedIn as well as a personal pro�le.7. Connect with industry colleagues and coworkers and share each other’s updates or blog posts.8. Congratulate your connections when they reach important milestones.

How are you using LinkedIn? If you have any other suggestions, please send them our way to sales@jetedge.com.

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Summer 2016employee news

Jet Edge’s Jaimie Larson Named Chamber’s Young Professional of the Year

The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce recently honored Jet Edge Sales & Marketing Assistant Jaimie Larson as its 2016 Young Professional of the Year.

Larson, who performs a wide range of sales and marketing duties for the Jet Edge and our sister companies, was recognized for her commitment to professional growth and leadership development, as well as for her involvement in the Chamber’s numerous business and community development initiatives. Larson is a co-chair of the Chamber’s Ambassador program and is very active in Chamber activities, including the Elevate for Success leadership program. She also completed the Chamber’s 2015-2016 Business Institute and is currently enrolled in its Marketing Academy.

This is the fourth time in four years that Jet Edge has been recognized by the Chamber of Commerce. Larson was named Chamber Ambassador of the Year in 2013, and Jet Edge received the Chamber’s Manufacturing Excellence Award in 2012 and 2015.

“We’re so proud of Jaimie,” said Jet Edge President Jude Lague. “The Chamber of Commerce is one of the many ways Jet Edge connects with our local business community. Jaimie has done a fantastic job representing Jet Edge as a Chamber Ambassa-dor. We are also humbled to be recognized four times by the Chamber. It is a tremendous honor.”

Jet Edge Welcomes William Callahan to the Jet Edge Family

Jet Edge North Central Region sales manager Ben Callahan and his wife welcomed baby boy William Michael Sebalho Callahan on March 27, 2016 weighing 8 lbs 4 oz. Congratulations to Ben and Kássia!

International Sales Manager Dave Anderson is Going Over the Edge......For a Boy Scouts of America fundraiser!

But, there is a catch, Dave needs to get a $1,000 in pledges in order to secure his spot to rappel from the 23 story US Bank Building in Minneapolis, MN on September 9th, 2016.

You can help support Dave’s adventure by donating here: http://www.craziestfundraiserever.org/Home.aspx

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Jet Edge is pleased to offer a series of training programs for operators and maintenance personnel. These various classes are hands-on programs for

Jet Edge produced products.Training is free for Jet Edge customers when taken at Jet Edge Headquarters.

36K SERIES MOBILE PUMP TRAININGThis year, 36K classes will be scheduled upon request. Please call with your preferred training dates and we will try to

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Downtime has been almost non-existent.” – Bruce Weeman, Metfab Engineering.

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USED WATERJET EQUIPMENT

We have a wide variety of used waterjet equipment available, including intensi�er pumps and accessories.Our used equipment is posted on www.jetedge.com and is updated frequently.

Follow us on Twitter @jetedge to be among the �rst to �nd out about used equipment!

CURRENT USED EQUIPMENT INVENTORY:

Jet Edge Machinery Master Oil/ Mist Collector Model MM-8000Manufacture Ship Date: 1998Price: Inquire

Technical Rotary Systems TankManufactur Ship Date: 1998Price: Inquire

MOBILE WATERJET CUTTING:

Used Jet Edge 55-150A waterjet intensi�er pump55,000 psi, 150hp 15000 hours, built 1999460V $70,000 U.S.

Used Jet Edge 55-30 waterjet intensi�er pump55,000 psi, 30hpbuilt 1999208V. $20,000 U.S.

Jet Edge's powerful ultra-high pressure (UHP) mobile water jet cutting systems cut through nearly any material with waterjets and abrasive water jets that are pressurized up to 55,000 psi (3800 bar).

Jet Edge's mobile water jet cutting systems have numerous applications, including cutting pipes, steel reinforced concrete, reactor vessels and fabricated metal structures. They cut without heat and do not generate �ames. These rugged systems are powered by mobile waterjet intensi�er pumps that are available in diesel or electronic models of up to 280 horsepower.

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Used Jet Edge 55-30 waterjet intensi�er pump55,000 psi, 30hp3,080 hours, built 1995460V$17,000 U.S.

Used Jet Edge xP90-100A waterjet intensi�er pump90,000 psi, 100hp13,111 hours, built 2008460V$45,000 U.S.

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The waterjet industry is changing rapidly. Our customers are being challenged with increasingly sophisticated cutting demands, and exciting new applications are requiring imaginative solutions like never before. To help our customers thrive in this dynamic environment, Jet Edge is hard at work today developing the waterjet tools of tomorrow. Our goal is simple: to help our customers succeed. To achieve that goal, we live our mission, strive to achieve our vision, and adhere to our core values.

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Jet Edge aspires to be the world’s most innovative waterjet technology manufacturer. Our name will be synonymous with “waterjet” and we will be recognized for our quality products and commitment to customer success.

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• INTEGRITY – We walk the walk.• HONESTY – We tell the truth.• RESPECT – We treat everyone with dignity.• GRATITUDE – We appreciate our customers, suppliers, dealers, employees and community.• TEAMWORK – We collaborate.• CREATIVITY – We’re Inspired.• QUALITY – We take pride in our work and it shows.• COMMITMENT – We o�er the best warranty, customer service and training in the industry.