Born 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.
AKS Cutting SystemsSince 1912, Cleveland-based AKS Cutting Systems has designed and manufactured CNC plasma and waterjet cutting machines in the United States. The fourth-generation, family-owned company grew from Lyons Tool and Die and now operates from a 55,000-square-foot facility, with thousands of installations worldwide. Its machines are supported by a network that provides installation, training, service and ongoing technical help.CLEVELAND, OH
WAZER IncBorn from a 2012 Penn Engineering thesis project, WAZER makes compact CNC waterjet cutters that bring precise industrial cutting into ordinary shops, labs, studios, and classrooms. The company developed the first desktop waterjet and now builds its machines in its own factory, with each unit hand-assembled and put through 120 quality tests before shipment. WAZER machines are used in more than 60 countries, supported by engineers in New York and a dedicated manufacturing team in Shenzhen.YONKERS, NY
RICHEL, IncSince 1992, RICHEL, Inc. has helped companies enter and expand in waterjet cutting through equipment guidance, used-machine sales, installation, training and consulting. Based in Tallmadge, Ohio, the company has helped nearly 100 businesses across the United States and several other countries build waterjet operations. Its hands-on courses are led by professional engineer Richard Ward, who has consulted at more than 200 locations and conducted over 70 waterjet seminars worldwide.KENT, OH
C.T.S. Waterjet, LLCFounded 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.CINCINNATI, OH