Quick Take
Shopping for cutting equipment pulls you in two directions: invest in a machine that can change how a shop works, or restock the small consumables that keep an existing machine running. This set of four listings covers both paths. The listed prices range from $37.35 for a 10-pack of ruby orifices to $115,000 for a new AKS Cutting Systems waterjet. The goal is to pick based on what you already have and what you plan to cut.
If you are building waterjet capability from scratch, the AKS system is the only full system here. If you want a large CNC plasma table at a lower machine cost, the Koike Aronson is the used option. If you already run a waterjet and just need replacement orifices, the two ruby orifice packs solve that problem at a fraction of the machine price.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Relative Price |
|---|---|---|
| AKS WKX3S-612 Waterjet System | USD 115,000.00 | |
| Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510 | USD 11,442.50 | |
| 5-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.26mm | USD 55.24 | |
| 10-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.33mm | USD 37.35 |
The price bar shows the same information as the numbers: the AKS system sits at the top, the used plasma table sits a step down, and the two consumable packs are near the bottom. That visual is useful when you are explaining to a partner or owner why a full waterjet system is a different spending conversation.
Decision Matrix
| Product | Best For | Key Details | Watch Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKS WKX3S-612 Waterjet System | Production shops that need a complete waterjet setup | New unit with a KMT SLVI 50R intensifier; cutting table, bridge, operator station included | Highest listed price by a wide margin |
| Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510 | Shops that want a 5' x 10' CNC plasma table | Used 2005 machine; plasma process rather than waterjet | Used equipment from 2005 |
| 5-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.26mm | Waterjet operators cutting thin tiles and glass | 5 pieces, 12.5 x 6.5mm, 3-year warranty | Only five pieces per pack |
| 10-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.33mm | Users who want more orifices at a lower listed price | 10 pieces, 12.5 x 6.5mm, 0.33mm size | Consumable only; no machine included |
Product Notes
AKS WKX3S-612 Waterjet System
This is the complete package: a new AKS Cutting Systems WKX3S-612 with a KMT Waterjet SLVI 50R intensifier pump, plus the cutting table, bridge assembly, cutting head carriage, and operator control station. The listing also notes a 2022 year. At $115,000, it is the investment choice for a shop that needs a dedicated waterjet platform rather than a benchtop tool. The trade-off is scale: the unit is listed at 999 lb, so it needs real floor space and a budget that matches the price tag. If you are comparing it with the consumable packs, think of this as the production decision.
Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510
The Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510 is a used machine from 2005 with a 5' x 10' cutting table, listed at $11,442.50. That table size is a meaningful stride for sheet-metal style work, and the price is far below the new waterjet system. Because this is plasma rather than waterjet, it is a different cutting process: choose it when plasma fits the materials you handle. The listing is for a used unit, so the purchase decision hinges on the specific unit as it stands, not on a new-machine warranty.
5-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.26mm
Priced at $55.24, this five-piece pack of ruby orifices is built around a 0.26mm flat nozzle with a 12.5 x 6.5mm body. The listing pairs it with a 0.76mm inner-hole sand tube and 80-mesh waterjet sand, and says it is suitable for cutting thin tiles and glass. It also carries a three-year warranty. Choose this pack if your waterjet work leans toward thin, fragile materials and you only need a small batch of replacements. The limit is the quantity: five pieces means more frequent reordering for a busy machine.
10-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.33mm
The 10-pack is the lowest listed price in the group at $37.35. It uses the same 12.5 x 6.5mm ruby orifice body and comes as ten pieces, with 0.33mm as the orifice size for this pack. If you already operate a waterjet machine and want a spare set on the shelf without buying a new system, this is the direct buy. The catch is that it is still just a consumable, so it only solves the orifice side of the cutting process. For a shop that goes through orifices regularly, the higher piece count at a lower listed price changes the shopping math.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- Production waterjet capacity: Choose the AKS WKX3S-612 Waterjet System when your shop needs the full machine and the high-pressure pump to feed it.
- Large-format plasma at a mid-range machine price: Choose the Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510 for a 5' x 10' table at $11,442.50.
- Thin-tile and glass waterjet work: Choose the 5-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.26mm when you need a small, specifically sized batch.
- Lowest-cost high-count consumable refill: Choose the 10-Pack Ruby Orifice 0.33mm when you want more orifices for $37.35 and your setup needs that 0.33mm orifice size.
