Why waterjet?

Techjet-X2®

The Techjet-X2® series is the latest in our evolution of innovative products to create a precision, easy-to-operate, safe and highly reliable Waterjet Cutting Machine. The Techjet-X2® is built to the highest tolerances and incorporates Linear Scale Feedback to ensure the highest accuracy of motion in the industry. By mapping the entire cutting area with a laser-calibrated digital encoder, the motion system can deliver positional accuracy of 0.0005” (0.01mm) and high cutting speeds of up to 1000 ipm or 25m/min.

Techjet-X2® Features:

Mechanical
The drive system is a robust and unique design providing super-fast cutting speeds and traverse speeds of almost 1000 inches per minute, with high acceleration and deceleration rates, while capable of maintaining high tolerances

• Each machine is calibrated using a laser interferometer
• Fully enclosed bellows that are double stitched and vulcanized
• Highest quality German made, machine grade linear bearings
• Adjustable water height control for submerged cutting
• Crash sensing breakaway head
• Power "Z" axis with convenient controls at the cutting head
• Guards are made of stainless steel
• Stainless steel apron completely covers the loading area
• High pressure components
• Techjet-X2® only uses KMT (formerly Ingersoll-Rand) intensifiers
• Fitted as standard with the KMT Autoline Abrasive Cutting Head

SOFTWARE - Softec™ Waterjet Software
Every Techjet-X2® comes standard with SOFTEC Water Jet Software. At the "Heart" of Softec is Tru-Cut Technology, a highly sophisticated algorithms database that determines the optimum cutting speeds and machine ramping characteristics. Once you select the material to be cut, it's thickness and surface finish required, the computer will take care of the rest, ensuring the minimum cutting time for any given part.
The Algorithms database was developed with the benefit of over 30 years of waterjet cutting experience from KMT. Through their thorough understanding of the effects of Ultra High Water Pressure, abrasive types and volume, cutting head set ups, corner geometry and the materials to be cut, they can determine the optimum ramping characteristics for any given part.

Softec™ software runs on the very latest in controller technology, the AT2010. Developed by ANCA, one of the pioneers in servo control technology, and a leader in the very demanding “CNC Tool and Cutter Grinder” market, the AT2010 delivers maximum acceleration with ultra high speed feedback to ensure minimum processing time with maximum accuracy and best surface finish. It also incorporates “patented” technology such as the MPG wheel which allows the operator to take the machine along the cutting path, forwards or backwards to any point, simply by winding the hand wheel.

Intec®

The Intec® Value Series of Water Jet Cutting Systems represents the greatest "VALUE" for money available in the world of profile abrasive Waterjet cutting. Through integration of a 50HP Intensifier Pump, the Intec® can cut almost any material to 6" thick at maximum cutting speeds with minimum Capital outlay. The Intec® is based on the same design platform as the Techjet-X2®. It is these same design solutions that will provide each Intec® customer with a Waterjet machine that lasts longer and requires less maintenance, while delivering an easy to use, fast and accurate system at a very competitive price.

Intec® Features:

Mechanical
The drive system is a robust and unique design providing super-fast cutting speeds and traverse speeds of almost 1000"/min (25,000mm/min), with high acceleration and deceleration rates, while maintaining high tolerances.

• Capable of positional accuracy of +/- 0.004" over entire cutting area.
• Fully enclosed bellows that are double stitched and vulcanized
• Highest quality German made, machine grade linear bearings
• Power "Z" axis
• Stainless steel loading strip
• The 50HP intensifier pump also allows the option of twin cutting heads to further increase your production capacity.

High Pressure Components
Integrated 50HP Intensifier Pump, capable of delivering 1 GPM, at 55000 psi continuous running pressure.
All high-pressure components are designed and manufactured exclusively for Intec® by KMT, the world leader in intensifier technology.
KMT (formerly Ingersoll-Rand) Autoline Abrasive Cutting Head is fitted as standard.

SOFTWARE - Softec™ Waterjet Software
Every Intec® comes standard with Softec™ Waterjet Cutting Software. Some of the features of Softec™ include:

• DXF importation
• Re-start cutting from anywhere
• Simple to use C.A.D. package
• Off site notification
• Real time running and simulation
• Focussing tube wear compensation
• Multiple origin points
• Standard objects library

Softec™ software runs on the very latest in controller technology, the AT2010. Developed by ANCA, one of the pioneers in servo control technology, and a leader in the very demanding “CNC Tool and Cutter Grinder” market, the AT2010 delivers maximum acceleration with ultra high speed feedback to ensure minimum processing time with maximum accuracy and best surface finish. It also incorporates “patented” technology such as the MPG wheel which allows the operator to take the machine along the cutting path, forwards or backwards to any point, simply by winding the hand wheel. Other features includes those like;

• Designs are automatically imported and translated from DXF part files
• Design mode separate from the cutting operation
• Push button control on the main console
• High visibility beacon light, green
• Off site notification
  

SL-V 100 Intensifier

Component reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness make KMT's popular Streamline SL-V intensifier the best solution for your waterjet needs.

Unique Features:

• Smart Pump - intelligent built-in diagnostic features
• Auto-balancing - Pressure load is shared equally between intensifiers
• Compact design - same width and height as the 50 hp pump and only 10 inches (254 mm) longer
• Long life check valves
• Single hydraulic pump with single 4-way valve
• Differential pressure gauge on hydraulic filter

Standard Features:

• Completely self-contained, minimum-footprint unit with built-in controls and motor starter
• "See-through" top cover
• Microprocessor control offers troubleshooting diagnostics
• Digital MMI (Man-Machine Interface) panel with choice of six languages
• Low voltage (24 VDC) internal controls for safety
• Standard dual pressure control facilitates hole piercing and kiss-cut applications
• Variable displacement, pressure compensated hydraulic pump technology
• 60,000 psi (4,137 bar) design pressure
• Electronic reversing
• Exclusive long slow stroke
• Standard high-pressure fluid or water leak detection
• Fewer parts than conventional intensifiers
• Cartridge-type hydraulic seal for quick changeout of replacement parts
• HYPERLIFE seals with superior 4-piece design
• Ceramic plungers
• Patented "Quick Plunger Removal" without disassembly of the hydraulic cylinder
• Built-in inlet water booster pump and filtration system with 10-micron double-length filter
• Low pressure water inlet check valves
• Minimal cooling water requirements
• High-efficiency heat exchanger in recirculating pump circuit
• Dump valve
• Complete user and maintenance documentation
• TUV Certified

Why Waterjet? How Does It Work? What Are The Benefits?

Benefits of Waterjet Cutting
• More versatile than other processes – Wide range of materials
Cuts most materials, including metals, plastics, stone, glass, foam, ceramics. Because there is no heat and no work induced stress incurred in the cutting process, almost any material is suitable for waterjet cutting.
• Thinnest sheet to over 6 inches thick
Allows stacking of materials, and cuts a variety of thicknesses, adding productivity to the cutting process
• Provides a cleaner edge with minimal post cutting processes
The non invasive cutting process generates a high quality finish looks like a fine sandblasted finish on most materials, and eliminates a majority of post process finishing.
• Fits well with other types of material processing
WaterJet, either abrasive or straight water, can be used as a partner for other processes in fabrication and machining. It even makes an excellent mate for lasers, providing superior quality on aluminum and high finish materials, as well as extending the thickness range on conventional materials such as stainless steel.
• Environmentally safe and clean
There are no chemicals, gases or noxious liquids used in the cutting process. Abrasive cutting uses garnet (a high grade sand) as the abrasive, resulting in a very clean process that is preferable to other methods of cutting in terms of environmental impact and resulting disposal of by products and waste water.