Founded by Steve and Jim Goldschmidt in 2001, C.T.S. Waterjet, LLC is a Cincinnati-area manufacturer specializing in precision abrasive waterjet cutting. The company added its first Omax machine in 2008 and has since grown to four machines, including a 60-by-120-inch system capable of cutting material up to 12 inches thick. Its staff also handles CAD programming and design, including reproducing parts from worn samples or simple sketches.
Aqua PrecisionLocally owned in Dayton, Aqua Precision cuts parts by waterjet and carries them through in-house machining, welding, and design. Its OMAX Tilt-A-Jet system handles projects from single-piece prototypes to large-scale production, with a cutting envelope of 10 feet 6 inches by 5 feet 2 inches and capacity for material up to 14 inches thick in aluminum. The company serves aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers.DAYTON, OH
WARDJetBorn in America’s Rust Belt, WARDJet builds CNC waterjet cutting systems, including purpose-built machines for demanding applications such as die-less gasket production. Founder Richard Ward entered the waterjet industry in 1995 and started the company in his garage, just a mile from the 220,000-square-foot facility it occupies today. Now part of AAG Tailored Cutting Solutions, WARDJet has more than 30 years of CNC experience, machines operating in over 180 countries, and a technical-support network spanning several regions.TALLMADGE, OH
Die Craft Machining & EngineeringSince its founding in 1970, Die Craft Machining & Engineering has grown from a small machine and die shop into a Cincinnati contract manufacturer. Current management acquired the company in 2000, later moving it into a 32,000-square-foot facility and building a reputation for solving difficult industrial parts and equipment needs. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has used waterjet technology since 2001.CINCINNATI, OH