FOCUS ON WATERJETS
With 41 years of development experience , Eckelmann AG offers all-in-one solutions for plasma , oxyfuel , laser and waterjet cutting . At EuroBLECH 2024 in Hanover , its focus was on E ° CUT , its user-friendly E ° CUT HMI and new CAD / CAM functionality : visitors could test the interface on a 3D animation . Systems automated with E ° CUT cut both thin sheet material and large sheets , for sectors such as the construction industry or shipbuilding .
Eckert AS Sp . z o . o . is a Polish manufacturer of CNC cutting machines , working across three technologies ( plasma , oxyfuel and waterjet cutting ) or combined technologies . Its Opal Waterjet cutting system features a wide range of equipment options , including a powerful ProX 3D cutting head . It is suitable for most materials up to 250mm in thickness .
Its Opal Waterjet Combo is a patented , rapid CNC waterjet for plasma and waterjet cutting . Equipped with the Pro-X 3D waterjetcutting head , it combines the advantages of ultra-fast plasma cutting and precision waterjet cutting .
“ Our Opal Waterjet Combo is , we believe , the world ' s fastest waterjet , through a unique combination of waterjet and plasma technology . Optionally configurable with 2D and 3D cutting heads , depending upon the application , it cuts materials of up to 250mm thick ,” Eckert explained .
Eckert ’ s Opal Waterjet Combo .
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products offers its Hydrocut™ HDX large gantry waterjetcutting system which combines waterjet with other cutting and marking processes such as plasma cutting ; plasma marking ; oxy-fuel cutting or plate lettering or marking tools . The Hydrocut HDX can be equipped with up to four waterjet cutting heads , two oxy-fuel stations and up to two plasma stations , including ESAB ’ s DMX Plasma Beveller . Floor mounted crane rails and a rigid gantry are combined with digital AC drive amplifiers , brushless AC motors and precision gearboxes .
At this October ’ s EuroBLECH exhibition , ESAB ’ s cutting software specialists provided demonstrations of Columbus™ version 2.4 , a powerful CAD / CAM programming and nesting software optimised for plasma , oxy-fuel , laser and waterjet cutting . This latest version of
Flow ’ s EchoJet .
Columbus offers various new features and updates designed to make programming easier and more efficient , improve material utilisation , increase productivity and streamline workflow .
Flexicon ’ s JET-FEED™ garnet delivery system automatically feeds garnet directly from bulk bags to waterjet cutters .
With decades of experience and over 13,000 systems installed , Flow International Corporation is a global specialist in the development , engineering and marketing of ultra high-pressure pumps and complete 2D and 3D waterjet cutting systems . 2024 marks a significant milestone for Flow Waterjet as it celebrates 50 years of innovation in waterjet technology .
At this year ’ s IMTS exhibition in the USA , Flow announced the debut of its Mach 150 waterjet cutting system , designed for entrylevel users . Its Mach 200c system was also on display , featuring an innovative canted bridge design for full work envelope usage , distinguishing it from standard open-gantry systems .
Its flagship Mach 500 was also showcased with live cutting demonstrations , as was its EchoJet , a fully enclosed waterjet solution ( with five-axis capabilities ) engineered to boost operator efficiency while protecting the environment from water and abrasive . Its compact design allows it to fit in smaller spaces , where a smaller footprint is required . The NanoJet is a small-format waterjet machining centre and fully enclosed , all-in-one solution . Flow ’ s Motojet X intensifier pump technology includes its Hyplex Prime pump , its next generation of energy-efficient , direct drive , ultra high-pressure waterjet pumps .
H . G . RIDDER Automatisierungs GmbH ( founded in 1980 ) has produced the 2D and
3D WARICUT waterjet cutting machines , in a wide variety of designs ( including the WARICUT micro-max water jet micro cutting ) since 1991 . It also produces energy-efficient , high-pressure pumps . Its WARICUT micromax is a micro waterjet cutting machine in both 2D and 3D versions .
IGEMS ( Sweden ) offers products such as CAD / CAM & Nest software for waterjet cutting in both 2D and 3D ( ranging from one-axis cutting to six-axis bevel cutting on a rotation axis ), as well as a modern CNC for waterjets ( together with Beckhoff ). Its Tilter is a versatile 5x kinematic mechanism because it can handle 45 ° bevels and taper angle compensation . The IGEMS Rounder measures , calculates and compensates for deviation in five-axis waterjet cutting , calibrating to the cutting head .
“ The IGEMS CNC Snapper takes detailed and accurate photos of the cutting table . The image provides the basis for optimal positioning in the NC program , saving time and minimizing material use . The IGEMS Straighter is a handy and advanced tool that clips onto the machine ’ s mixing tube . It ’ s a matter of seconds until the five-axis kinematic perpendicular angle is as straight as an arrow ,” it explained .
IGEMS CAD / CAM software .
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