FOCUS ON WATERJET
remote-control pendant( MPG) allows users to manually wind forwards or backwards through a cutting path. Pairing the machine with the patented PAC60™ five-axis cutting head enables a two-dimensional abrasive waterjet to become a three-dimensional CNC machine, capable of cutting parts with angled edges( with a true angle of up to +/-60 degrees). Additional options include laser mapping, where the laser performs a precise terrain map of the workpiece to increase the accuracy of the cut.
The company controls the entire the waterjet process in-house, with its own developed electric servo-driven pump( Quantum ® Series Water Jet Pump) and fiveaxis cutting head. It holds several patents on its technologies. Its Quantum NXT™ Series pump incorporates technology from the NASA space shuttle programme. Softec TM is all-inone Windows cutting software, developed especially for the company’ s range of abrasive water jet cutting machines.
The patented PAC60™ five-axis cutting head from TECHNI Waterjet.
TeenKing CNC Machinery Co. Limited offers five-axis dynamic and 3D waterjet cutting machines, as well as a six-axis robotic abrasive / pure waterjet cutting system.
Uhde High Pressure Technologies GmbH( belonging to thyssenkrupp) has been designing and manufacturing ultra-highpressure pumps for pressures of up to 14,000 bar for industrial use for almost half a century. Its high-pressure pumps- the core element of the waterjet cutting system- with stepless working pressures of up to 6,000 bar are implemented in various industrial sectors.
Water Jet Sweden( WJS) develops, manufactures and markets advanced solutions for waterjet cutting and provides an aftermarket offer with service and parts. Founded in 1993, it now supplies customers in over 40 countries.
The Alphajet ® TVL cutting head from WJS.
The company’ s waterjet product range is divided into four main categories. The Standard category is for entry-level machines with a wide range of optional functions. The Select category is for highly bespoke machine systems optimised by flexibility and customer adaptation. The Micro category offers the micro cutting process for fine parts and micro components. The Special category is for“ unique” machine projects, based on special customer requirements. WJS celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023.
At Blechexpo 2025 in Germany, WJS showcased an X-series waterjet cutting model equipped with the latest technology, featuring the Alphajet cutting head( for perpendicular cutting) and the upgraded PanelOne ® control system with a new, enhanced HMI( humanmachine interface). The Auto Calibration Tool was demonstrated live for quick and easy calibration. It is designed to improve operational performance for perpendicular cutting, bevel cutting and free-form 3D cutting.
Italian manufacturer, Waterjet Corporation Srl, specialises in the production of machinery
The E-PLASMAJET waterjet-plasma cutting system from Waterjet Corporation Srl.
for cutting and hydrofinishing with water jets( cutting systems, electric servo pumps, CNCs / HMOs, software and accessories). It offers a range of hybrid and electric servo intensifier pumps( such as EDRIVE, EDRIVE PRO and SERVODRIVE).
Its waterjet cutting machines include cantilever and bridge designs and five-axis flying bridge technology( Edge 5) designed to deliver significant productivity improvements. The company also offers a combination plasma and waterjet machine( the PlasmaJet model), as well as waterjet surface texturing technology. Its TRIBLADE™ is a single system that integrates five-axis waterjet cutting, five-axis disc cutting and three-axis milling.
Waterjet Systems International( WSI) manufactures waterjet cutting products such as pumps, cutting heads, parts / components and accessories.
Wazer offers the new Wazer Pro for rapid cutting of thick material( up to 1”-thick aluminium and 3 / 8” steel) and the Wazer Desktop, a‘ desktop waterjet’( both use WAM software). n
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