OT - Fun with Waterjets

Well, the first thing you are going to need is an intensifier. They aren't cheap since they tend to pump water in the 50,000 psi range.

What I wonder is was this cut with straight water or did they use abrasives? My only experience is with straight water.

Wes S

They way to get one, is to buy one. The machine used to cut the X-Boxes was an OMAX model 2652 (see

Prices of installed systems with training and spare parts and such range from about $80,000 to $300,000 depending mostly on table size, precision, and accessories. The particular machine I used would cost about $$130,000 to 140,000

There is also a used machine market, but the pickings are slim.

An alternative is to find a job shop that can do work for you. You can find shops at

If your question "How do I get me on od those" was refering to the x-boxes themselves, then finding a job shop to do the cutting would be a reasonable route. However, I think it would be a bit expensive.

Yes, abrasive was used to cut the x-box's. If pure water was used, the plastic would probably shatter, and the metal would simply reflect or bend without cutting, and it would make a big mess.

- Carl. (the guy who cut these)

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