From Raw Cutting Toward Precision Machining: A History of Waterjet Technology [Hardcover]

This book on waterjet technology builds on the previous book by the author, Versatility of Waterjet Technology, and explores the rich and fascinating history of the field. From early developments to its emergence as a precision machining powerhouse the book chronicles key milestones, people, and innovations that shaped waterjet technology.

The message is versatility. What do liver surgery, glass art, egg salad sandwiches, road repair, corrosion maintenance, aircraft parts, and jewelry have in common? Waterjettinga technology thats everywhere but often unnoticed. My world of waterjetting focuses on cleaning, not cutting. I knew John Olsen and Peter Liu from conferences. Liu tells a different story. Dr Olsens idea for smaller, affordable systems fitted well with Prof. Slocums knowledge of precision machine design. A lunch meetingsketched on napkinssparked a collaboration that bridged industrial cutting and precision machining. Waterjet machining belongs to high schools, trade schools, and colleges. It offers a hands-on way to teach future engineers and artists. This book shows how one conversation helped transform an industry through teamwork and innovation. Its an inspiring story of engineering and possibility.

Dr Lydia Ann Melcher Frenzel; recipient of SSPCs 2014 John D. Keane Award of Meritand ISO 2023 Contributions Award

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This book, besides being a definitive work on the history of waterjet machining, answered two questions that had bothered me for a long time. First: Why doesnt everyone who builds things buy a waterjet cutter? That its expensive hasnt been valid since the OMAX ProtoMAX appeared. In business, payback matters more than price. Few machines offer better payback, especially in R&D. Second: Did they try this? This book unusually describes not only what worked, but alslã³