The multiple cutting head solutions offered for the FlexJet waterjet line provide increased efficiency by multiple heads cutting parts at one time, reducing overall cutting time and cost per part. The multi-head standard package options have two and four cutting heads, and can be expanded on.

Also, depending on the application, the multi-head solutions can be paired with higher horse power pumps so there is no performance loss at the individual cutting head. For consistent abrasive delivery, each head has its own dedicated mini hopper, and each head can be turned on and off independently so only those needed are engaged in cutting. An auto spacing feature makes adjusting the cutting head spacing fast and simple with 48″ maximum and 5.5″ minimum spacing between heads.

FlexJet waterjets are designed to tackle intricate jobs effortlessly with a user-friendly design that prioritizes workflow, increases productivity, and delivers exceptional cutting power. Engineered and built in the USA, FlexJet waterjets are reliable for the most demanding cutting applications. Flex can customize waterjet solutions to match application requirements, and provide stellar service and 24/7 remote response. Flex service technicians are located throughout North America.

A new feature to the company’s booth in the Forming and Fabricating Hall (A4513), Hypertherm will introduce a hands-on applications zone that proves plasma’s cutting versatility and technologies can benefit virtually every manufacturing sector. Visitors can handle real-world parts highlighting plasma cutting capabilities that include gouging, beveling, flush cutting, trimming and more. Cobot plasma simulations will drive home how easy it is to integrate plasma into automated production systems.

For gouging and flush-cut applications, the Hypertherm Powermax SYNC® Series will be on display. The Powermax45 SYNC® is the best investment for gouging, cutting and marking applications and features built-in intelligence, a patented single-piece cartridge and up to five times longer consumable life with greater cutting power than its higher-amperage competitors. The Powermax45 SYNC® is easy to use and designed to simplify operations, maximize performance and boost productivity. The Powermax85 SYNC® is Hypertherm Associates’ next-generation professional-grade air plasma cutter that simplifies gouging operations and is recommended for cutting thicknesses up to an inch. It features an automated system process set-up via advanced RFID-enabled SmartSYNC® torches and a revolutionary single-piece cartridge consumable that provides trackable utilization data.

Additionally, booth visitors will experience the latest addition to the company’s XPR® line with X-Definition® technology, which will include new features seen for the first time at the show. The XPR460® provides unmatched cut quality on mild steel, stainless steel, steel and aluminum. The unit performs multiple applications with SureCut technology for bolt-ready holes and smooth 45-degree bevels. Hypertherm SureCut also includes PlateSaver technology that combines XPR arc stability and moving pierce to minimize part separation and increase material utilization by as much as 14% for lower cost per part. The XPR460® is well suited for robotic cutting applications and is future-enabled for Smart Factory integration and connectivity.

Also featured in booth A4513 will be Hypertherm Associates’ OMAX® waterjet cutting technology. FABTECH attendees will be the first to experience the North American debut of OMAX’s latest innovation in abrasive waterjet technology, a system purpose-built to meet the needs of manufacturers.

In addition, OMAX® will bring examples of the company’s broad portfolio of waterjet machines to show guests, including the OptiMAX® and ProtoMAX® waterjet cutting systems.

OptiMAX® is the world’s most accurate waterjet and represents the culmination of three decades of waterjet engineering and expertise. OptiMAX® comes standard with the exclusive IntelliTRAX® linear drive system that provides real-time, closed-loop positioning feedback and is backed by the industry-leading IntelliMAX® Software Suite premium software. The IntelliMAX® software is a highly advanced, yet intuitive CAD/CAM system that runs on Windows® 10 and quickly converts designs into machined parts. At FABTECH, the machine will feature a taper-eliminating Tilt-A-Jet® cutting nozzle that moves the taper to the scrap part for exact square edges on the workpiece.

FABTECH attendees will also see the company’s VersaJet® cutting nozzle in a live cutting demonstration. VersaJet® has a cutting range of 0 to 60 degrees for 5-axis cutting of beveled edges, angled sides, countersinks and 3D shapes. Fully software-controlled, VersaJet® virtually eliminates taper on finished parts with automatic taper compensation.

OMAX® will also feature its compact, economical ProtoMAX® cutting system at FABTECH 2025. For prototyping and low-volume production, ProtoMAX® provides a sleek 12″ x 12″ (304 mm x 304 mm) cutting envelope for materials up to 1″ (25 mm) thick and comes with everything necessary to start cutting after fast, easy installation.

In addition to cutting technology hardware and accessories, Hypertherm Associates will feature several automation and digital solutions to enhance productivity and streamline operations. For example, OMAX® Order is an innovative mobile app that makes service and support available on smartphones and tablets. OMAX® Order is designed for simplicity and streamlines part ordering for OMAX® waterjet machines.

Engineers will be on hand to demonstrate Hypertherm Associates’ ProNest® and Robotmaster® software systems. ProNest® CAD/CAM nesting software is designed for advanced mechanized cutting applications, including plasma, laser, waterjet and oxyfuel. The software offers standard features that include part design, CAD import, manual nesting, reporting, costing and quoting, and its fully automated interface reduces programming time from hours to minutes.

Booth visitors will also learn how Robotmaster® offline programming (OLP) software blends a powerful tooling editor, trajectory, CAD/CAM and multiple cell functions that are essential for complex applications and shapes. Intuitive features enable users of all experience levels to program with confidence. Robotmaster® OLP cuts programming time, streamlines workflows and seamlessly blends robot programming, simulation and code generation for quicker, error-free results and greater productivity.

Hypertherm Associates subject matter experts will also be featured speakers at the FABTECH 2025 conference.

Hypertherm Director of Product Marketing Strategy, Waterjet, Arion Vandergon will educate attendees on technology advancements that offer solutions to production challenges with his presentation on “Waterjet Insights for the Masses and Evolution of Connected Systems and Insight Delivery.” Similarly, Natalie Adams, Hypertherm Product Marketing Manager, Integrated Cutting Solutions, will apply her expertise to inform industry leaders on “Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency with Solutions for High-Mix Production.”

Joining Vandergon and Adams on the speakers’ roster will be Hypertherm Product Marketing Manager, Software, Tom Stillwell and Harry Mellott, Project Manager, Marketing. Their “Cutting-Edge Advancements in Mechanized Plasma Cutting” conference session will bring practical solutions to life for fabricators through ongoing innovations.

To experience the versatility and creativity possible with plasma cutting, FABTECH 2025 attendees can watch world-renowned metal artist Rae Ripple demonstrate her craft using a Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC® plasma cutter in the Welding Hall at booth B15051. Ripple, her art and inspirational story have been featured prominently in magazines, on television and in documentary films.

About Hypertherm Associates

Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs, and software trusted for performance and reliability that results in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide.

EASTEC attendees can go to booth #1206 for live demonstrations of the MAXIEM® 1530 JetMachining Center that delivers versatile, easy to use machining from prototype development to full-scale production and equipped with the IntelliMAX® Software Suite. They will also receive opportunities to have application questions answered by the company’s waterjet experts on-site.

With a cutting envelope of 10′ x 5′ 2″ (3.045 m x 1.57 m), OMAX’s MAXIEM 1530 cuts complex parts out of most materials, including metal, plastic, glass, ceramic, stone and composites. Like all abrasive waterjet machines, the MAXIEM 1530 cuts smooth surface finishes and eliminates the need for secondary machining. The MAXIEM 1530 comes standard with the company’s exclusive IntelliMAX Software Suite.

In a continuing effort to support customers implementing Smart Factory processes and digitalization, the company will also feature two robust technology tools that provide operational insights and streamline part ordering for machine owners and operators. The OMAX Utilization and Maintenance Dashboards monitor and collect key machine data including usage data, projected garnet consumption and anticipated maintenance needs to inform decision making and optimize processes.

Visitors will also see demonstrations on the company’s OMAX Order application for part ordering accuracy on both iOS and Android platforms. OMAX Order helps customers identify the parts needed for a specific machine and ensure spares and maintenance kits are always available to minimize downtime from part failure. The app harnesses the power of e-commerce and integrates seamlessly with OMAX marketplace for ordering and fulfillment. The new tool allows OMAX abrasive waterjet system owners to optimize their investment, avoid unplanned downtime and reduce operating costs.

About Hypertherm Associates

Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs, and software trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide.

Choice Waterjet Parts, a division of Jet Edge, is exhibiting at FABTECH, Nov. 16-18 in Las Vegas. Look for Choice Waterjet Parts in Booth C25085.

During FABTECH, Choice will display a wide range of waterjet parts, including nozzles and orifices, UHP pump parts, cutting heads, cutting head parts, on/off valve parts, HP seal kits, swivels and much more.

Choice offers superior quality and competitively priced U.S. made water jet components for major brands of water jet cutting systems, including Flow®, Omax®, KMT®, Bystronic®, WSI® and others.

About Choice Waterjet Parts
Choice Waterjet Parts is a global manufacturing and distribution company of superior quality and competitively priced U.S. made waterjet components for major brands of waterjet cutting systems, including Flow®, Omax®, KMT®, Bystronic® and WSI®. Choice’s extensive waterjet replacement parts inventory includes UHP pump parts, cutting heads, cutting head parts, orifices, nozzles, on/off valve parts, HP seal kits, swivels and much more. Our mission is to provide value to the worldwide waterjet market through high quality products and excellent customer service supported by experienced staff.

For more information, visit www.choicewaterjet.com.

Industry Professionals and Engineering Students Go Head-to-Head Building a Waterjet

WARDJet Inc., a leading manufacturer of tailored waterjet cutting systems headquartered in Tallmadge, Ohio, will be hosting the first ever Build It! Challenge at this year’s IMTS with Hypertherm. The event will be held at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago Sept. 12 – 17 as part of the SmartForce Student Summit.

During this event, industry professionals will go head-to-head with engineering students nation-wide to build 1 of 2 WARDJet waterjets. At the end of each day, both waterjets will be quality tested and the winner will be crowned at the end of the week. All teams and attendees who participate in the Build It! Challenge will be entered for a chance to win 1 of the 2 FREE WARDJet waterjets for their business or school.

Certain restrictions apply, please see details at wardjet.com/build-it-challenge.

Attendees will have the chance to assemble a WARDJet Z-Carriage and get hands-on experience changing seals on a Hypertherm pump. Also, attendees will be able to see WARDJet’s 5-Axis cutting head, the Infini Winder, and be able to remotely cut a part at WARDJet’s production facility –directly from the show floor via live video!

Think your business or school is up to the challenge? Register your team before IMTS now at wardjet.com/build-it-challenge to lock-in your build slot and a chance to win a FREE waterjet for your business or school. Or, stop by WARDJet’s booth, NC-733 & NC-738, and try to snag one of the remaining build slots. Act fast, only limited build slots will be available. See you at IMTS!

For more information, visit www.wardjet.com

Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, today announced its selection as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company^® by the Ethisphere Institute for a  second straight year.

The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes organizations for having a material impact on the way business is conducted by fostering a culture of ethics and transparency at every level of the company. Hypertherm is one of 131 companies from around the world selected to this year’s list, and one of only two companies in the Machine Tools & Accessories sector. Other companies earning the “Most Ethical” designation include Deere and Company, GE, Cisco, and The Nature Conservancy.

“Companies rely on Ethisphere to continually raise and measure the standards of corporate behavior. Those that demonstrate leadership in areas like citizenship, integrity and transparency create more value for their investors, communities, customers and employees, thus solidifying a sustainable business advantage,” explained Ethisphere’s Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Erblich. “Congratulations to everyone at Hypertherm for being recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company.”

“This honor underscores Hypertherm’s commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices,” said Evan Smith, Hypertherm’s CEO and President. “Transparency, honesty, and integrity—long a part of Hypertherm’s core values and included in our Code of Ethics—not only define us, but ensure long-term value to our Associates, customers, and community.”

The World’s Most Ethical Company assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics Quotient (EQ) framework developed over years of research to provide a means to assess an organization’s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized way. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies, rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics. The EQ framework and methodology is determined, vetted and refined by the expert advice and insights gleaned from Ethisphere’s network of thought leaders and from the World’s Most Ethical Company Methodology Advisory Panel.

Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance, corporate citizenship and responsibility, culture of ethics, governance, and finally, leadership, innovation, and reputation. For a complete list of all companies honored this year, please visit http://worldsmostethicalcompanies.ethisphere.com/honorees/.

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, and consumables. Hypertherm systems are trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. The New Hampshire based company’s reputation for cutting innovation dates back nearly 50 years to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting. The 100 percent associate owned company, consistently named one of the best places to work in America, has more than 1,400 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide.

The grant program will award a Powermax45^® plasma cutting and gouging system along with the full Plasma Cutting Technology: Theory and Practice curriculum kit to ten schools in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Applications for 2016 are due on or before April 1 with grant decisions communicated by May 2. More information, including instructions for submitting a 2016 grant application, is available at here.

“The number of fantastic programs and deserving schools out there made it incredibly difficult to choose just 10 schools last year which is why we’re really happy to once again offer this program,” said Betsy Van Duyne, who manages Hypertherm’s educational program. “The versatility of the Powermax45 makes it a great system for schools. Schools can teach handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging helping students better prepare for a welding career.”

In addition to the grant program, Hypertherm will continue to make all ten hours of its AWS SENSE approved Plasma Cutting Technology: Theory and Practice curriculum available for free download to teachers. The curriculum covers the plasma cutting process, common industrial uses for plasma systems, the differences between various cutting methods, safety procedures, as well as proper setup and operation. Electronic versions of each lesson, a facilitator’s guide, student workbook, and supporting reference material are all available at www.hypertherm.com/plasmaeducation. To date, teachers from more than 700 schools have taken advantage of the free download helping standardize the teaching of plasma cutting to thousands of students.

Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is now accepting orders for its Freedom 38 PPA, an all-in-one unit combining plasma, power, and air for cutting in areas without access to electricity.

The unit, previewed at the 2015 FABTECH Show in Chicago, combines a powerful Powermax125^® plasma system with a 38 kilowatt generator and air compressor. Advantages to companies needing to cut metal in remote areas include the simplicity of operating one unit instead of three separate systems; the ability to replace current methods (oxyfuel cutting, grinding, and carbon arc gouging) with a process proven more productive, versatile, and safer; and the elimination of costs from renting and transporting flammable gas cylinders.

Cut capacity for the included Powermax125 plasma system is 1-1/2″ (38mm) at a speed of 18 inches per minute and 1 ¾” (44mm) when cutting at a speed of 10 inches per minute. In addition, the system is capable of severing 2 ¼” (57mm) thick material if needed. The Powermax125 is also very capable at gouging, and can be used with a number of different torch and consumable options to suit a variety of handheld and automated applications.

“From pipeline construction and repair to deconstruction, decommissioning and plant shutdown, initial response to the Freedom 38 PPA is enthusiastic,” said Russ Diefenbach, Hypertherm’s Light Industrial product manager. “Customers really appreciate the ability to use plasma in lieu of oxyfuel and carbon arc gouging, and are really happy with the amount of work they are able to complete and the cost savings they are seeing.”

The Freedom 38 PPA is available now from authorized distribution partners in the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.hypertherm.com.

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, robotic software and consumables. Hypertherm systems are trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. The New Hampshire based company’s reputation for cutting innovation dates back nearly 50 years to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting. The 100 percent associate owned company, consistently named a best place to work, has more than 1,400 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide.

Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is expanding availability of its HyAccess extended consumables to the Powermax65, Powermax85, and Powermax105, in addition to legacy Powermax and MAX systems with Duramax retrofit torches. Previously, the consumables were only available for Hypertherm Powermax30, Powermax30 XP, and Powermax45 air plasma systems.

“Since the introduction of HyAccess consumables last fall, we’ve heard from dozens of customers wanting to know if we could make HyAccess consumables available for higher amp Powermax systems,” said Brenda Mahoney, product marketing manager for Hypertherm’s torch and consumable team. “They were amazed by the opportunities these consumables opened up and excited to use HyAccess to cut and gouge thicker metal.”

Hypertherm’s patented HyAccess consumables extend three inches (76mm) longer than standard consumables for better visibility and accessibility when cutting or gouging in hard to reach areas or confined spaces. The improved visibility and access achieved with HyAccess eliminates the need for certain secondary operations or multiple cutting passes. Metal workers specializing in equipment and vehicle repair, structural work, and jobs requiring angular cutting or gouging now have a new tool to make hard work easier.

HyAccess consumables are available from all authorized Hypertherm distributors. The consumables are offered individually or as part of an all-in-one kit that includes two electrodes, two nozzles (one for cutting and one for gouging), a retaining cap, and swirl ring.

About Hypertherm:
Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, and consumables. Hypertherm systems are trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. The New Hampshire based company’s reputation for cutting innovation dates back nearly 50 years to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting. The 100 percent associate owned company, consistently named one of the best places to work in America, has more than 1,300 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide.

For more information, please visit:
www.hypertherm.com

With the built in compressor and the ability to operate on both 120 or 240 volt lines, the Powermax30 AIR is a highly versatile system that enables metal cutting just about anywhere. Weighing only 30 pounds (13.5 kg) the Powermax30 AIR provides 30 amps of output giving it the highest power to weight ratio of any system in its class.

“Hypertherm is setting new performance and portability standards with this new model,” explains Harry Mellott, a Hypertherm Powermax specialist. “With a recommended cut capacity of 5/16” (8 mm) and a severance capacity of 5/8” (16 mm) the system can easily and quickly cut a variety of metal types and thicknesses making it a great entry level cutting tool for a variety of professions, as well as home users.”

This high power to weight ratio is due in part to several engineering advances including an all new patent-pending consumable design that optimizes air flow from the compact internal compressor. This design directly contributes to the efficiency of the system and delivers consistent cut performance.

The Powermax30 AIR, like all Hypertherm Powermax systems, is rugged and reliable with Hypertherm Certified reliability to perform in the most demanding environments. It is available from authorized Hypertherm partners around the world.

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About Hypertherm

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, and consumables. Hypertherm systems are trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. The New Hampshire based company’s reputation for cutting innovation dates back nearly 50 years to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting. The 100 percent associate owned company, consistently named one of the best places to work in America, has more than 1,300 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide.