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David Arthur, Jet Edge Southeast regional sales manager; Jeremy Vanderleest, MWR waterjet operator; Nick Hughes, MWR technical director

Saint Michael, MN (PRWEB) December 11, 2008

Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) has installed a 90,000 psi Jet Edge X-Stream xP90-100 waterjet intensifier pump at its fabrication shop in Cornelius, N.C. The pump will power MWR’s Jet Edge waterjet cutting system, which it uses to make parts for its three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams and its NASCAR Nationwide Series team.

MWR plans to achieve much faster cutting speeds and drastically lower its operating costs with its new Jet Edge X-Stream pump. The pump produces 50% more pressure than a typical 60,000 psi waterjet intensifier pump, resulting in a 40-50% increase in productivity for many materials. As a result of these faster cutting speeds, MWR can expect to use 30% less water, 30% less power, and up to 50% less abrasive.

“These days we’re all looking for ways to save time and money, and Jet Edge’s X-Stream pump does both,” said Nick Hughes, MWR’s technical director. “We couldn’t ask for anything more.”

According to Hughes, MWR has been running its Jet Edge waterjet system 60 to 65 hours per week since installing it in the spring of 2008. It now waterjets 250 parts for each of its racecars. The parts are cut from a wide variety of materials ranging from ¼” Nomex® to ½” steel, and include numerous panels, mounts and chassis components, plus duct work, windows, splitter panels and much more. MWR builds about 56 cars per year, which include the #55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry driven by Michael Waltrip and fielded by MWR, the #00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry driven by David Reutimann and fielded by MWR, the #47 Little Debbie® Toyota Camry driven by Marcos Ambrose fielded by JTG-Daugherty Racing through a technical alliance with MWR, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series #99 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry driven by David Reutimann fielded by MWR.

MWR has experienced tremendous productivity gains since installing its Jet Edge waterjet system, Hughes said.

“After we installed our Jet Edge last year, we increased our productivity by 50 percent and were able to get technology improvements to the racetrack two weeks faster than in the past,” he said. “This resulted in some very respectable finishes that got everybody talking about Michael Waltrip Racing. It really comes down to machining time. We can cut parts a lot faster on the waterjet than on the milling center. We are also producing better quality parts and we are seeing huge reductions in material waste thanks to the Jet Edge’s tight nesting capabilities.”

Hughes noted that the Jet Edge waterjet was instrumental in the development of MWR’s newest racecar, the Series 600.

“The Jet Edge waterjet was key to the redesign,” Hughes said. “It enabled us to design and produce parts at a moment’s notice. We were able to get the project done much faster and much more cost effectively than we could have in the past. As we enter our third year of Sprint Cup Series competition, there is no doubt that we will be placing even more demands on our Jet Edge waterjet. The X-Stream pump’s faster cutting speeds will help us keep up with that demand.”

For the latest updates on Michael Waltrip Racing’s use of the Jet Edge waterjet system, and for more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343). For more information about Michael Waltrip Racing, visit www.michaelwaltrip.com.

About Jet Edge:

Established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world’s leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).

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Hobart, Australia (PRWEB) May 3, 2010

Two great Australian imports have teamed up in America. NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose, one of American motorsport’s rising stars, and Blundstone have signed a marketing and promotion agreement for the balance of the NASCAR Sprint Cup 2010 season.

Ambrose stated, “I’m proud to be in business with such a revered company from my homeland. To me, Blundstone represents strength, quality and staying power as witnessed by the company celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. Not many companies in the world can say they have achieved that.”

“As part of the agreement, I will feature Blundstone logo branding on my helmet and the Blundstone Steel-Toed Safety Boots are now the official boot of our team, JTG Daugherty Racing.”

Ambrose, who drives the No. 47 Toyota is the first Australian to complete a full top tier NASCAR championship season. He is also one of two non-US citizens to win a NASCAR race, sharing that honor with former Formula One driver, Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya.

“As a kid, Blundstone boots were almost part of the uniform for any outdoor activities, and I remember there was always a pair at the back door for me,” Marcos recalled. “I know from the Blundstone Safety boots I’ve been wearing around the NASCAR garages that they’re going to get lots of interest in all workplaces around America. They’re obviously super comfortable, but I doubt there is a safer boot made anywhere in the world.”

If anyone should know about the supreme importance of safety at work; it’s a guy racing round the track at 200 miles per hour every weekend. To follow Ambrose’s racing success go to http://marcosambrose.com.

About Blundstone: Synonymous with elastic-sided boots worldwide, Blundstone Australia, http://www.blundstonesafetyfootwear.com, sells a wide range of footwear for all sorts of purposes – heavy work, light work, hiking, playing, rainy days, sunny days, city, and country. The sturdy, steel toed boot is ideal for the Safety Industry and suitable for agriculture, rural communications, construction, food processing, home handymen, hospitality, manufacturing, mining, parks and gardens, and utilities applications.

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