REFLECTION: Overall, this source does a good job with highlighting the quality that water jets can produce. For example, with other cutting processes, there may be burred-edges left behind along with dross. Water Jets don't leave any of this behind which eliminates extra time spent cleaning parts for companies.

CITATION: “What Is Waterjet Cutting Technology and How Does It Work: Techni WATERJETTM.” TechniWaterjet, 10 Feb. 2025, www.techniwaterjet.com/how-it-works/.

REFLECTION: This source also goes through a few of the main components and goes into more detail on how they work and what their priorities are. This is important for my project so viewers can have a better understanding of how this technology actually works. To understand the ins and outs of a machine and what each part does can really make a big difference when using a machine.

CITATION: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

CITATION: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

REFLECTION: I think this source will be important to have because people who may not know what water jets are might not understand anything in this article, but with this video it gives people a chance to understand water jet cutters a little better. This is a great physical explanation of the amount of power and accuracy these machines offer. It also demonstrates what different materials can be cut using this technology.

CITATION: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Reflection: This source does a great job with explaining the evolution of waterjet cutting. It goes all the way back to the 1800's and explains how the gold rush actually helped in discovering tool. It also explains how there is primarily 2 types of waterjet cutting methods.

Citation: p1ws. “A Guide to Waterjet Cutting.” Atlantic Stainless, 15 Jan. 2025, atlanticstainless.com/news/guide-waterjet-cutting/#:~:text=Waterjet%20cutting%20creates%20an%20intense%20cutting%20stream,to%20produce%20the%20energy%20required%20for%20cutting.

Reflection: This source highlights key benefits when utilizing this technology. Some of these benefits include but aren't limited to: no heat, material diversity, no secondary finishes needed, and more. This source also explains that cost is directly effected by size and type of water jet cutting machines.

Citation: “How Do Waterjets Work?” OMAX Waterjet, www.omax.com/en/us/learn/how-does-waterjet-work?srsltid=AfmBOooc00H64jfBwR9RW9a5fjPf_mM1XzlILvBigYyizxgev6t8Y1bi. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Reflection: This source does a great job informing people on how powerful water jets actually can be. To a regular person, they may not realize how powerful this technology really can be. It also explains specific dangers this technology can impose on someone.

Citation: “Complete Guide to Waterjet Safety: Everything You Need To Know.” IVYCNC, 16 Aug. 2023, ivycnc.com/waterjet/waterjet-safety/.

Reflection: I like this source because besides just boring specs on this technology, it gives interesting facts that no everyone knows. For example, some people use this technology to simply make entertaining content by cutting things in half; or even simply seeing if the water jet will cut. This source also explains that water jet cutting technology can cut many different types of material. And finally, the source also goes over how the water jet technology can cut in multiple directions at the same time.

Citation: Barbuti, Jon. “Water Jet Cutting: Seven Surprising Facts.” TMC Water Jet Cutting, 20 Jan. 2020, www.tmcwaterjet.co.uk/news-blog/water-jet-cutting-seven-surprising-facts/.