FOCUS ON WATERJET CUTTING
Kimtech ’ s XY-LARGE waterjet cutting system .
intensifier pumps . Its Edge X3-HR ( threeaxis High Rail WaterJet ) and Edge X5-HR ( five-axis High Rail WaterJet ) also feature the Aquavision DI Controller
It also offers a wide range of waterjet pumps , including hydraulic intensifier pumps and direct drive pumps .
Jet Star International Ltd . is a European supplier of waterjet products such as garnet abrasive and spare parts designed for all types of waterjet machines .
Kerf Developments offers its Optima range of waterjet cutting machines . The Optima waterjet series has the option of a 3- , 4- or 5-axis cutting head . It is offered with an X-axis of 2- , 3- or 4m and a Y-axis span of 1- , 2- , 4- or 6m with bespoke dimensions available upon request . The Z-axis stroke enables cutting of material up to 180mm thick with precision levels of 0.1mm . The Optima 320 twin-head system cuts materials of up to 125mm thick with a cutting envelope of 3m x 2m .
The machines can be with single or multiple cutting heads that have automatic height adjustment including anti-collision systems and offer a range of optional extra items such as dual cutting heads using a spacer bar , dual independent heads , a rotary tilting head and GRS abrasive removal systems .
Kimtech Waterjet Machines offers three standard waterjet machines that cover most areas of application , as well as fully customised machines . The Swedish manufacturer has delivered over 300 waterjet cutting machines since the start of production over 40 years ago . Its XY range of machines ( small , medium and large ) features abrasive waterjet cutting and comes with accessories .
KMT Waterjet celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021 . It specialises in the design and manufacture of waterjet cutting pumps and technology , and specifically ultra-high-pressure (‘ UHP ’) pump technology with water pressurised up to 90,000 PSI / 6.200 bar . Its line of waterjet intensifier pumps , pure water only or abrasive waterjet cutting nozzles , abrasive management systems and waterjet parts / components are integrated with OEM waterjet machines . With its STREAMLINE models , the company incorporates IoT technology into its portfolio .
There are a variety of waterjet machine cutting systems including one-dimensional multi-head conveyor cutting ; two-dimensional
XY cutting ; three-dimensional XYZ cutting ( including Bevel & Taper control cutting ); fiveaxis waterjet cutting and six-axis robotic pure water or abrasive waterjet cutting .
The KMT Streamline PRO ® 90,000 PSI ( 6.200 bar ) waterjet pump is designed for rapid cutting applications . The PRO 6.200 bar / 50 HP Pump , it told ISMR , “ will significantly increase cutting productivity by up to 40 % over industry standard 4.137 bar / 50hp cutting speeds .” The company ’ s NEO™ 60,000 PSI ( 4.100 bar ) 50HP pump offers features such as proportional pressure control , a booster pump and soft-start motor to eliminate voltage spikes as well as threaded cylinder design , removable magnetic doors and patent-protected HP seal design .
The KMT Waterjet Cut Calculator 2.0 App , with an on-demand webinar , incorporates 25 materials and offers a wider range of substrate thicknesses , horsepower , orifice sizes and abrasive rates .
Metallbau Müller GmbH ( MBM ) has developed a combination of abrasive sludge suction and cutting water treatment , which is also suitable for smaller waterjet cutters and complies , it told ISMR , with European wastewater introduction regulations .
MicroStep , a manufacturer of CNCcontrolled cutting systems , celebrated its thirty-year anniversary in 2021 . The company develops and produces plasma , oxyfuel , laser and waterjet cutting systems . Its waterjet cutters include the AquaCut and WaterCut series . It also offers tested automation solutions , from material handling around the cutting system to picking and sorting of cut parts .
Muototerä produces FinJet waterjet cutting machines as well as the new Tamcut
MicroStep ’ s AquaCut technology .
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