FOCUS ON WATERJET
In March 2022 , Hypertherm ’ s OMAX Corporation introduced its most advanced waterjet , the OptiMAX , a new generation of waterjet designed to quickly turn prints into parts while relying less on highly experienced operators . At EuroBLECH 2022 in Hanover , Germany , OMAX showcased its OptiMAX waterjet along with the ProtoMAX , a compact , self-contained cutting system suitable for prototyping and low-volume cutting . OMAX also featured its highly intuitive IntelliMAX software at the exhibition .
OMAX direct-drive pumps are designed to be compact , quiet , efficient , easy to maintain and inexpensive to operate . They include the EnduroMAX direct drive pump , MAXIEM ( for the MAXIEM line of waterjets ) and GlobalMAX . The DynaMAX intensifier pump is suitable for water-only ( or pure waterjet ) applications , multi-cutting head systems and etching . In March 2023 , Hypertherm announced the release of its ProNest ® LT 2023 version 15.1 nesting software , which is now available on a subscription basis for the waterjet cutting market . Perndorfer Maschinenbau KG produces
Flatbed Tube Combo waterjet cutter from Perndorfer .
waterjet-cutting systems to customer requirements , as well as special machines and its WJC range . Another mainstay is mechanical contract manufacturing . Everything is manufactured and produced in Austria at its Kallham site .
Projet System is a supplier of pure waterjet spare parts ; abrasive waterjet spare parts ; high-pressure pumps ; coils ; high-pressure tubing and high-pressure coupling .
Rainford Precision ’ s Finepart micro abrasive WMC500 II waterjet system is manufactured in Sweden and features a micro-fine jet of just 0.2mm . This , said the manufacturer , provides a positional accuracy of +/ -2.5microns , a repeatability of +/ -2 microns and an adjustable jet pressure from 500 to 4000bar .
Resato International ’ s product range includes high-pressure technology waterjetcutting systems as well as components and systems for testing , injection and control that operate up to 14,000 bars . Its modular waterjet cutting solutions include the ACM- 2015 waterjet cutting machine . This machine is equipped with a three- or five-axis cutting head and is powered by a waterjet intensifier pump ( type PJ4-4000 ).
The Resato Job manager , Resato EMS monitoring software and the Job Manager module ensure that multiple cutting jobs can be programmed . The EMS monitoring software monitors the cutting process 24 / 7 . Products also include the double intensifier pump and the abrasive continuous supply mini .
StM Waterjet GmbH is a provider of waterjet cutting systems with offices in Eben , Austria ; Schweinfurt in Germany and Reiden in Switzerland . It has developed the OneClean modular system . The abrasives recycling module of the OneClean system makes it possible to recycle more than half of the garnet for additional cutting tasks , it told ISMR .
Its waterjet cutting systems include the STM MicroCut , STM EcoCut , STM MasterCut and STM PremiumCut . The STM TAC / 12 bevel- cut compensation cutting head is designed for precision , speed and the efficient use of resources in waterjet cutting . The cutting head with integrated Taper Angle Control ( TAC ) and a swivel range of up to
The EcoCut model from StM Waterjet .
12 ° compensates for angular error , enabling precise production even with high feed rates . Its EcoCut 4.0 waterjet- cutting system features overall height of less than 2m ; a working area accessible from three sides and above / below water cutting .
Swift-Cut Automation offers the Swift-Jet Pro as its waterjet cutting solution . Its SJP 1500 and SJP 3000 models can cut metal of up to 50mm thick and low-density materials of up to 100mm thick .
TCI Cutting , a Spanish manufacturer of laser and waterjet cutting machines and intelligent automation systems , also develops intelligent production management software for autonomous and strategic decision-making ( TCI Manager ). It offers a wide range of waterjet cutting systems . Its BP-H COMBI cutting machine integrates , in a single machine , water cutting technology and HD plasma cutting . This machine incorporates the 5x Direct Drive 4.0 Infinite Loop ® five-axis cutting head , which allows infinite rotation without rewinding in three-dimensional cuts , a height regulator , an anti-collision system and automatic sludge extraction , among others .
TCI Cutting ’ s BP-H COMBI waterjet / HD plasma cutting machine .
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