Hello.

I have a fair workshop, with CNC lathes, machine centers and CNC plasma. I want to go further into what the plasma cannot make: clean cuts with no secondary operations. I normally cut stainless and mid steel.
My main work is on thin plates (I know that laser is better, faster), but since there is no other waterjet around and there are lasers, the waterjet can help me in making the difference. I often do not have rush in making parts. Having the machine running without the need to be next to it and if the parts do not need secondary operations that is enough for me.
However I am concerned about the running costs of a waterjet AND the needed maintenance of the machine. Having a technician come here overseas will probably take out my profit of one year running the machine.

So, basically I would like to ask for someone that was in the same position than myself that bough a waterjet.
Would you buy again a waterjet or another machine?

Thanks