Waterjet Programming Software (features)

Standard

  • Simply the industry standard for waterjet cutting
  • Software offers advanced speed optimization allowing the user to combine fast production with an excellent cutting result on a wide range of materials
  • The Kerf width is dynamically changed depending on actual speed to help maintain incredible accuracy no matter what you are cutting
  • Machinability calculator – use to determine the optimum cutting speeds on materials not held in the material library
  • Abrasive toolsets built in
  • 3-axis CAM
  • Customisable cutting rules – Optimise cutting parameters for best cutting performance
  • 53 shape parametric library comes as standard
  • Make estimations for cutting cost and material cost
  • View job reports in Word or PDF formats
  • Customisable toolsets – Modify or create toolsets for new materials
  • Create quick access commands for personalised fast navigation within the software
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Options

  • Dynamic nesting
  • Ability to convert all TrueType fonts to usable geometrical information using the ImageTracer command
  • Also generate new geometry from a camera or scanner device or import a picture then create a new layer and draw over the picture to create new geometry
  • Create geometry from an old CNC file with the NC-Reader
  • Geometry clean up corrects double lines, overlapped objects or gaps between objects

Footprint
3778mm x 2114mm (148″ x 83″)

Table weight
410kg (904 lbs)

Tank weight
680kg (1500lbs)

Operating weight
(table, tank and water) 3590kg (7900lbs)

Height
Water only – 1362mm (53″)
(allow 3000mm (118″) of height for the HP whip)

Water with abrasive – 1600mm (63″)
(allow 3000mm (118″) of height for the HP whip)

Cutting envelope
2500mm x 1250mm (8’ x 4’)

Z-Axis travel
110mm (4.3″)

Maximum supported
material load
400kg/m2 (274lbs/sq. ft)

Input voltage
110-230v (6A-4A)

Speed 1800mm/m max rapid (708ipm)

Linear positional accuracy
0.2mm/m (0.002″/ft)

Repeatability
0.4mm/m (0.005″/ft)

Ballbar circularity
0.3mm/m (0.003″/ft)

Drive description
Triple sealed linear bearings with scrapers on x and y axis and bellow on z axis ball screw (to keep out garnet and cutting particulate) – Dual drive Y-axis incorporating hybrid servo motors – Linear rail on all axis

Gantry height
230mm (9″)

Maximum material thickness
Water only 100mm (4″)
Abrasive 50mm (2″)

Input air pressure
6 bar (90psi)

Hammelmann Direct Drive Pump

The quality of the German designed and built Hammelmann pump is indisputable. The stainless-steel pump head is free of alternating stress and the crank section calculation by ‘Finite element method’ ensures its long working life under continuous load. The Hammelmann plunger pump converts 93% to 98% of the shaft power to hydraulic energy making it energy efficient. In fact, it is up to 30% more energy efficient than compared to other waterjet systems and has much longer service intervals (up to 2000 hours)

We have put together a comprehensive list of materials our Swift-Jet Pro waterjet can cut, along with some that are not suitable. We understand that there will be many materials not included but that does not mean waterjet will not be suitable, please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual requirements and arrange a sample cut.

 

Composites

  • Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics
  • Glass-Reinforced Plastics
  • Other-Reinforced Plastics – Fibre-reinforced material (including Kevlar)
  • HDPE

 

Metals

  • Carbon Steel – All grades
  • Stainless Steel – All grades
  • Hardened Tool Steel
  • Alloys of All Types
  • Aluminium
  • Titanium
  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Hastalloy
  • Waspalloy
  • Hardox

 

Glass

The only glass that cannot be cut is tempered glass, designed to shatter into tiny pieces if cut or broken

 

Plastics and acrylics

  • Perspex
  • Polycarbonate
  • Acetate
  • Polyethylene
  • PVC

 

Stone

  • Granite
  • Quartz
  • Marble
  • Concrete
  • Slate

 

Ceramics

  • Porcelain
  • Ceramics (although some may be too hard, and material might crack when piercing)

 

Rubber

  • Soft rubber
  • Foam rubber
  • Fibre reinforced rubber
  • Silicone