ICS: A Cut Above, A Cut Ahead
The Background
Intelligent Cutting Solutions (ICS) was started by co-owners and Presidents Darius Kania and Ibrahim Ibrahim in July of 2020. The apparent gap in the cutting service industry was the catalyst for the co-owners to build ICS. Through their decades of aerospace manufacturing experience, they came to the conclusion that the industry lacked a state-of-the-art waterjet company. Other fabricators and machine shops offer their waterjet cutting services as a small percentage of the whole business, but at ICS, they exists solely to provide waterjet cutting services to their customers. Other qualities Kania and Ibrahim felt most companies fell short on include a company that was able to provide same-day quotes, quicker lead times, and valuable customer communication. As a result of these revelations, the two entrepreneurs joined forces and began the hard work of opening their waterjet cutting facility.
When production at ICS began in 2020, their facility was home to two Flow waterjet machines. Just two short years later they expanded their capabilities by adding two more machines, doubling their possible project-load. Despite the many challenges and hardships associated with opening a new business amidst a global pandemic, the ICS team has found tremendous success!
Offerings
From medical device manufacturing to architecture, waterjet cutting is utilized in almost every industry. Although a majority of ICS’s work resides within the aerospace industry, the immense versatility of this technology allows for a wide range of products to be manufactured for any industry. This method of cutting is the aerospace industry’s premier choice due to its high precision nature and the lack of HAZ (heat-affected zones) associated with this process.
ICS primarily offers abrasive waterjet cutting which is an erosion process where a highly pressurized stream of water is mixed with an abrasive garnet to pierce through and cut the selected material. While they do offer pure waterjet cutting (no abrasive garnet added), the garnet is what makes cutting through hard, thick material possible. This cold cutting process results in no thermal distortion or damage, and no necessary edge cleanup. ICS’s machines allow them to cut through stone, ceramic, metals, alloys, composites, rubber, plastics, foam, glass, and stacked/laminated materials of varying thicknesses up to 11”. Waterjet cutting is a highly precise process that allows ICS to maintain tight tolerances and offer an edge finish that is superior to other cutting methods.
Within ICS’s facility, there are two Mach 500 machines and two Mach 300 Flow waterjet machines. The two Mach 500 machines feature automatic taper compensation, Dynamic XDTM cutting head technology allowing them to cut 5-axis, and the HyperJet® 94i-S Intensifier Pump which delivers 94,000 PSI. The two Mach 300 machines feature conventional dynamic cutting heads. Along with the leading technology, the ICS team is comprised of six highly skilled and experienced team members. The lead waterjet operator and drafter at ICS joined the team with over 12 years of experience operating flow machines. Other members also have decades worth of experience in the manufacturing industry that they bring to ICS. Team members are trained to offer the best customer service possible and are committed to exceeding all of their customer’s expectations by ensuring efforts to provide the quickest, most efficient services.
Certifications & Quality Management Systems
ICS’s certifications serve as proof that they have implemented and satisfied all the requirements of a quality management system. The practices they implement help reduce defects in the supplier chain, improve overall quality, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce the amount of time spent on audits. ICS is IS09001:205, AS9100D and ITAR certified. These standards allow them to increase business efficiency, boost customer satisfaction, adapt to changes in the industry, address product safety concerns, and prioritize the prevention of counterfeit parts.
Intelligent Cutting Solution’s Capacity
ICS’s current infrastructure supports projects of all scales, from prototypes and low-volume orders to recurrent high-volume production. In addition to completing the project, the team will also handle all aspects of your delivery to see the project through. Their thorough contract review process ensures that all delivery instructions are executed properly and communicated with their customers. Custom containers, shipping methods, order tracking, and local delivery (for those in New England) can be arranged with the ICS team.
ICS also offers deburring, material sourcing, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and stock and release programs as value-added services to their customer base. Their material sourcing program utilizes their partnerships with local and national material suppliers, to offer customers the fastest and most cost-effective material options. The team has also developed and implemented disruption plans to avoid delays due to the inevitable supply chain issues we see in today’s manufacturing landscape.
Here's What Their Customers Have To Say:
“We cannot say enough about the quality and great turnaround times from ICS. They are going to be an asset to our company. It has been very easy communicating with Rick to get exactly what we need. We are looking forward to a long relationship between ICS and our company.”
“Amazing company which far exceeds customer’s demands with its exceptional customer service and lead time. Definitely, a place I would recommend to all companies in need of water-jet.”
“Everyone I have dealt with at ICS has been really great. All are very friendly, professional, and just a pleasure to work with. RFQs are responded to promptly and your pricing can’t be beaten.”
Parting words
The business that was built just two years ago has quickly grown to one of the leading choices for waterjet cutting in New England due to their advanced technology, customer-centric approach, and competitive pricing. They are committed to educating the public on waterjet cutting and work one-on-one with businesses to pinpoint how they can use this revolutionary technology to optimize their manufacturing operations.
Contact Information:
ICS Intelligent Cutting Solutions
39 Progress Circle Unit C,
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-926-1155
Web: www.icscuts.com
