water and fire shaping the future at ppb

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A Prima Zaphiro laser uses a tiny sun to cut through

A Prima Zaphiro laser uses a tiny sun to cut through

A Prima Zaphiro laser uses a tiny sun to cut through the metal at the sheet metal shop at Production Plant Barstow. Once the measurements are programmed into the Prima computer it can turn out precision-made pi... More

The waterjet uses sand-like garnet mixed with water

The waterjet uses sand-like garnet mixed with water

The waterjet uses sand-like garnet mixed with water to shoot out a needle-fine jet of water at up to 90,000 pounds per square inch of pressure to cut through armor up to six inches thick.

Machinist John Ford programs the Prima Zaphiro laser

Machinist John Ford programs the Prima Zaphiro laser

Machinist John Ford programs the Prima Zaphiro laser cutter to turn out a part for a military vehicle.

Machinist Charley Horgan examines a part cut from aluminum

Machinist Charley Horgan examines a part cut from aluminum

Machinist Charley Horgan examines a part cut from aluminum with the Omax waterjet. The Omax can cut angles up to 59.5 degrees inclination.