Abstract: The invention features methods and apparatuses for altering a cutting operation during operation of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system. A pressurized liquid jet cutting system includes a pressurized fluid jet cutting head having a plurality of components. The cutting head further includes a sensor configured to sense an operating condition. The sensor transmits a value of the operating condition to a computing device, which alters a subsequent cutting operation. Further, the fluid jet cutting head is configured to work with a data storage mechanism and a reader, such that the data storage mechanism in contact with a body of the fluid jet cutting head is configured to communicate information to a reader of the pressurized liquid jet cutting system. The information is usable to determine a condition of replacement (e.g.

Abstract: A method and system utilizing multi-sensor analysis and data point correlation is provided for predictive monitoring and maintenance of a pressurized fluid cutting system. In a disclosed aspect, multiple sensed characteristics of system operation are correlated to determine a particular failure mode. Identification of the failure mode through active sensor data analysis and correlation facilitates predictive maintenance, minimizes system downtime, and optimizes system output.

Abstract: A method and system utilizing multi-sensor analysis and data point correlation is provided for predictive monitoring and maintenance of a pressurized fluid cutting system. In a disclosed aspect, multiple sensed characteristics of system operation are correlated to determine a particular failure mode. Identification of the failure mode through active sensor data analysis and correlation facilitates predictive maintenance, minimizes system downtime, and optimizes system output.

Abstract: A method and system utilizing multi-sensor analysis and data point correlation is provided for predictive monitoring and maintenance of a pressurized fluid cutting system. In a disclosed aspect, multiple sensed characteristics of system operation are correlated to determine a particular failure mode. Identification of the failure mode through active sensor data analysis and correlation facilitates predictive maintenance, minimizes system downtime, and optimizes system output.

Abstract: Provided is an adaptive maintenance system of a pressurized fluid cutting system including methodological aspects of generating a service part replacement criteria for a part of the pressurized fluid cutting system and setting forth a protocol to manage maintenance of the pressurized fluid cutting system.

Abstract: A consumable component for a thermal processing torch is provided. The consumable component includes a consumable component body and a signal device located on or within the consumable component body for transmitting a signal associated with the consumable component. The signal can be independent of a detectable physical characteristic of the consumable component.

Abstract: A system to prevent a flow of gas and particulates from spreading to atmosphere during a material processing operation includes a slag deflector disposed proximate a torch during the material processing operation. The slag deflector includes a thermally-conductive base portion having an impact surface facing the torch. The impact surface is shaped to prevent the flow of gas and particulates from the material processing operation from spreading in a direction away from the torch, and to redirect the first flow of particulates to a surface configured to inhibit the first flow of particulates from flowing to atmosphere. The slag deflector includes a coolant flow channel configured to thermally-regulate the impact surface of the thermally conductive base portion.

Abstract: A microwavable lidded container assembly comprising a container base having peripheral walls and an open top, a lid able to seat and thereby close the container base at the open top to define an enclosure; characterised in that the lid has a closable vent and the lid has a body adapted to carry a near peripheral seal to be interposed between a downward facing shoulder or plateau of the lid onto the top of a peripheral wall of the base container yet to have outstands at opposed perimeter regions of the lid to act as handle pairs for lifting the lid relative to the container base to deseat the lid therefrom.

Abstract: An orifice assembly for a liquid jet cutting system includes a generally cylindrical base, an orifice member, and an orifice cap. The base includes a conduit that extends through a central axis from a top surface to a bottom surface of the base. The base also includes a pedestal that defines a protrusion from the top surface, the pedestal having a planar top region substantially parallel to the planar bottom region of the base. The orifice member sits on the planar top region of the pedestal. The orifice member defines an intermediate conduit therethrough, the intermediate conduit in fluid communication with the base conduit. The orifice cap defines an upper conduit therethrough, the upper conduit in fluid communication with the intermediate conduit of the orifice member. The orifice cap is configured to secure the orifice member to the pedestal.

Abstract: An orifice assembly for a liquid jet cutting system includes a generally cylindrical base, an orifice member, and an orifice cap. The base includes a conduit that extends through a central axis from a top surface to a bottom surface of the base. The base also includes a pedestal that defines a protrusion from the top surface, the pedestal having a planar top region substantially parallel to the planar bottom region of the base. The orifice member sits on the planar top region of the pedestal. The orifice member defines an intermediate conduit therethrough, the intermediate conduit in fluid communication with the base conduit. The orifice cap defines an upper conduit therethrough, the upper conduit in fluid communication with the intermediate conduit of the orifice member. The orifice cap is configured to secure the orifice member to the pedestal.

Abstract: A microwavable lidded container assembly comprising a container base having peripheral walls and an open top, a lid able to seat and thereby close the container base at the open top to define an enclosure; characterised in that the lid has a closable vent and the lid has a body adapted to carry a near peripheral seal to be interposed between a downward facing shoulder or plateau of the lid onto the top of a peripheral wall of the base container yet to have outstands at opposed perimeter regions of the lid to act as handle pairs for lifting the lid relative to the container base to deseat the lid therefrom.

Abstract: A latchable lunchbox container having a molded lid, a plurality of molded latch forms each pivotally supported from the molded lid, and a container closable by the molded lid. Each latch is pivotally supported by a clip fit between the molded lid and the latch. The lid molding includes at least one formation for each latch whereby an abutment will occur that will reduce the likelihood of prizing of a latch from the lid molding as a result of the latch moving upwardly about its pivot axis. Each latch provides at least one cylindrical surface to be carried in at least one click fit feature therefor thereby to provide a journalled bearing defining the pivot axis.