Waterjet Cutting Systems
Flow waterjet cutting systems are the world’s most versatile machine tools. Flow systems cut virtually any shape in a single step with edge quality that usually requires no secondary finishing. They’re the most productive solution for cutting a wide range of materials from 1/16 inch to over 8 inches thick.
Dynamic Waterjet
A Breakthrough Waterjet Cutting Process
Flow Dynamic Waterjet with Active Tolerance Control produces more accurate parts at significantly higher cutting speeds than parts cut with a conventional waterjet.
Benefits of Flow Waterjets
No Other Tool Cuts or Machines a Greater Variety of Materials
From glass to stones to composites and metals, nothing cuts and machines a greater variety of materials than an abrasive waterjet. Their versatility is unmatched.
Setup and Fixturing Is Complete In Just Minutes
Because side forces are virtually non-existent when cutting with a Flow abrasive waterjet, the time required for setup and fixturing is minimal. So, you can move quickly from job to job — cut 1/2 inch aluminum in the morning, 2 inch glass in the afternoon, and 6 inch stainless steel in the evening.
Different Jobs Don’t Require Different Tooling
Abrasive waterjet cutting is accomplished by software-controlled, robotic motion systems — not hard tooling — so there are no costly, time-consuming tool changes required to accommodate an infinite variety of shape cutting.
Cut with Multiple Heads and Increase Productivity
The cool-cutting process of Flow abrasive waterjet systems enables you to increase throughput by stacking raw material and cutting multiple parts in a single pass. Running multiple cutting heads simultaneously further increases productivity.
Edge Quality Eliminates Costly Secondary Finishing
From steel to composites, cut net and near-net parts. Abrasive waterjets cut with erosion, rather than shearing or heat, so they produce exceptional edge quality without inducing heat-affected zones or mechanical stresses. Raw materials maintain their structural integrity; deburring and other secondary finishing are usually not required.
You’ll Enjoy Raw Material Savings
Because abrasive waterjets cut with a narrow kerf and produce no heat, you can tightly nest parts to get the most from raw material.
Compliments Existing Technology
Today, there is a trend by many job shops to add waterjets to their operations as a complement to other cutting technologies such as EDM, laser, milling, and plasma. While each shop has its own requirements for cutting projects, most are finding waterjets to be a tremendous asset to their operations — enhancing both productivity and profitability.
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