FOCUS ON WATERJET CUTTING
AAG ’ s new M-series largeformat waterjet cutter .
New innovations
AAG ( AXYZ Automation Group ) has now added the M-Series of large-format waterjet cutting machines to its WARDJet range of waterjet cutting systems . It includes several new design features that enable easier access to the material being processed , faster cutting speeds and maximum utilisation of the processing bed area to reduce material wastage .
Following the recent introduction of a new corporate identity , AAG added a five-axis cutting head to its WARDJet portfolio . Key attributes of the Apex-60 include the ability to cut at angles of up to 60 degrees using a cutting force of 39N and at a maximum speed of 50.8 metres / minute , along with a Z-travel capability of 304.8mm . Last year marked the 30th anniversary of AAG .
The BFT ECOTRON high-pressure pump .
– the 40.37 + and the 40.45 +. It also includes a Servotron and Jetron range of high-pressure pumps .
Luxembourg manufacturer CERATIZIT has produced its PREMIUM + FOCUSING TUBES for demanding waterjet cutting applications . Optimised wear protection ensures longer tool life ( which supports improved machine utilisation ). Improved material quality and processing offer up to a 30 % improvement in performance , according to the manufacturer .
CMS Metal Technology is dedicated to the production of metalworking machines and foam materials offering a wide range of complete three- and five-axis waterjet cutting systems , pressure intensifiers and dry or wet deburring and satin finishing machines . Since the 1990s , thanks to the acquisition of Tecnocut and continuous internal developments , it now boasts more than 1,500 installations worldwide .
It launched its CMS Tecnocut Proline last year , a compact , sturdy , single-block design waterjet cutting system . It includes up to two 4150 bar ( 60K PSI ) integrated electric intensifiers for cutting versatility .
“ The system features a stainless-steel tank that can include an optional retrofit dredge ; pipe rotary axis ; automatic water level system and five-axis calibration TCP . Front and rear automated hatches protect the operator and create a cleaner working environment . A laser line projector easily and rapidly checks the alignment of the material with respect to the cutting X-axis . A video camera , integrated into the Z-axis , captures the cutting area to accurately determine the origin of the work ,” explained CMS .
“ The machine is accurate with positioning precision and axes repeatability of +/ -0.035mm and +/ - 0.025mm , respectively , to meet demanding cutting applications ,” it added .
Its digital solutions include CMS Connect , an IoT platform that is integrated with the latestgeneration CMS machines , and CMS Active , its new operator HMI interface , as well as the Eye CMS console .
In 2019 , it launched JD5 , a five-axis cutting head with infinite rotation ( continuous rotation of the C-axis during consecutive cuts ), designed to reduce the tolerance error of “ mirror ” -cut parts to zero .
With its ConSus abrasive mixing unit , waterjet cutting specialist ConSus ANT enables the stationary use of Water Abrasive Suspension ( WAS ) systems in the processing industry . A continuous suspension jet , it says , provides a ‘ more efficient cutting performance at lower pressure compared to conventional Water Abrasive Injection ( WAIS ) systems .’ For customisable performance comparison of both methods , a free web app is offered .
ConSus operates at a maximum pressure of 1500 bar and can be integrated into any existing waterjet cutting system , as ‘ only the pump and control system need to be adapted ’.
“ The new Abrasive Recycling Unit ARU from ConSus enables the reprocessing and reuse of the abrasive material . The ARU offers particularly high output at low energy requirements and is suitable for both the conventional Water Abrasive Injection ( WAIS )
ALLFI Quantum pump .
The ALLFI Quantum 4550 waterjet pump is designed to be up to 60 % more energy efficient than standard hydraulic boosters . This “ green ” waterjet pump requires up to 70 % less cooling water and less electricity and oil , according to the manufacturer .
BFT GmbH offers energy-saving , highpressure pumps and components for waterjet cutting applications . It has showcased two high-pressure pumps in its ECOTRON range
The CMS Tecnocut Proline .