COMPACT FLYING BRIDGE WATERJET CUTTING SYSTEM
Flow International’s Compact Flying Bridge is fully enclosed, making it easy to place next to other equipment. Its completely integrated design offers all of the advantages of abrasive waterjet cutting at an affordable price. This machining center fits easily onto a crowded shop floor.
Posted: July 16, 2009
Flow International's Compact Flying Bridge is fully enclosed, making it easy to place next to other equipment. Its completely integrated design offers all of the advantages of abrasive waterjet cutting at an affordable price. This machining center fits easily onto a crowded shop floor. Just connect to standard air, water, and electrical services and it's ready for low-cost, high-margin prototype and short run production machining. Automated abrasive removal and 50 micron final filter system are standard features.
Specifications
Size/Work Envelope:
? 19 in x 39 in (0.5 m x 1 m), 2 ft x 4 ft (0.6 m x 1.2 m), 4 ft x 4 ft (1.2 m x 1.2 m)
? Accuracy: ± 0.005 in (0.13 mm)
? Repeatability: ± 0.002 in (0.05 mm)
? Traverse Speed: 0 to 300 ipm (7.6 m/min)
? Control System: FlowMaster® Windows®-based Control and Programming Software
? Z-Axis Adjustability: 4 in (102 mm)
? Integrated Pumps: 11, 25 or 30 HP (40,000-50,000 psi; 3,000 bar)
? Power Requirements: 400-460 v, 3 phase, 50-125 amps
(requirements may vary with pump size; available with a system power transformer)
? Drive Description: Digital AC servo motors; closed loop feedback; X- and Y-axis utilize a ball screw with driven nut
? X- and Y-axis utilize recirculating ball, linear bearings and hardened precision ways.
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