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Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet Cutting System

The Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry waterjet system produces complex parts out of virtually any material. Designed to easily accommodate overhead loading, the Mid Rail Gantry waterjet table is available in multiple sizes. It comes standard with one abrasivejet cutting head. A second abrasive waterjet cutting head can be added to increase productivity. Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry waterjets are powered by Jet Edge waterjet intensifier pumps.

Like all Jet Edge waterjets, the Mid Rail Gantry waterjet system is made with pride in the U.S.A!

Featuring the AquaVision Di® Motion Controller

The AquaVision Di® guides users through the water jet process from job set-up to production. It is fully networkable, allowing part programs to be generated offline and easily transferred to the system's hard drive for production. The process interactive trajectory automatically varies feed rate and acceleration based on known features of the job.

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A Cut Above the Competition

  • Industry Leading Precision and Accuracy!
    +/- 0.001" Linear positional accuracy (over 12")
    +/- 0.001" Repeatability (bi-directional)

  • Motion system separated from the catcher tank, eliminating vibration and ensuring maximum part quality.
  • Motion components are protected by metal covers with brush seals versus bellows that can puncture or tear.
  • 300 IPM contouring and 500 IPM rapid positioning
  • Easy to load with a forklift or crane.
  • Cuts virtually anything!
  • Optional mirroring - cuts part cycle time in half!
  • Sturdy design ensures lasting precision.

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Options and Accessories

Mid Rail Gantry Options

  • 2nd abrasivejet cutting head
  • Idler-type secondary Z carriage tied to primary Z carriage and manually adjusted; motorized or servo-driven 12" height control (vertical travel). Follows primary Z; occupies 16" of work envelope when parked.
  • Z axis AC brushless digital servo with absolute encoders
  • Secondary Z carriage: servo-motor driven, fully programmable with mirroring capabilities, motorized or servo-driven with 12" height control (vertical travel); occupies 16" of work envelope when parked.
  • Programmable contact height sensing on motorized Z
  • Water Raise/Lower for under-water cutting
  • Closed loop water system - eco-friendly
  • Abrasive removal system - reduces tank maintenance
  • Abrasive recycling system - reduces operating costs
  • SigmaNEST CAD/CAM nesting software
  • Pneumatic drill
  • Stainless steel catcher tank and slat kits
  • Splash shields
  • Water level to follow Z axis travel (upward travel only)
  • Twin catcher tank bladders to decrease cycle time digital servo with absolute encoders

SigmaNEST Companion CAD/CAM Nesting Software


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SigmaNEST Companion uses a wizard-based approach to allow waterjet operators with little or no CAD/CAM experience to design, edit and nest parts quickly with little training.

Construction

The Mid Rail Gantry's sturdy heavy-wall tubular steel beams eliminate vibration and increase system longevity. Critical X and Y bearing components are protected with heavy metal covers with brush seals. The system's catcher tank is isolated from the motion system so energy from the cutting stream does not disrupt the mechanics of the motion system. The catcher tank features heavy gauge C channel reinforced steel side walls (stainless steel optional), replaceable steel slats (stainless steel optional), clean out couplings on both ends, an adjustable overflow to drain, and multiple C channel floor supports. The slat surface can be leveled or is adjustable.

Finish

High solids/polyurethane. Stainless steel tank and slats optional.

Standard Features

  • 5'x5', 5'x13', 8'x5', 8'x13', 21'x5' and 21'x13' work envelopes
  • 1 abrasivejet cutting head standard
  • Slat-style catcher tank - separate from motion system
  • PC-based CNC controller
  • Closed Loop Drive System on X & Y Axis:
  • AC Digital Brushless Servo Motors, absolute encoders, SERCOS communication platform.
  • Preloaded anti backlash recirculating ball screws
  • Linear Bearings with hardened precision ground ways
  • Split Y-axis drive system (dual motors)
  • 300 IPM Contouring and 500 IPM Rapid Positioning (460 volt)
  • Available / Requires 460v60hz-3 phase (standard manufacture), 230v60hz-3 phase, OR 230v60hz-single phase (optional)
  • Full Featured Machine Operators Panel
  • Variable Feed-rate Override for contouring and rapid motions
  • Individually controlled water and abrasive functions
  • Auto, MDI (manual data input) and manual operation
  • Full Featured Hand Held Pendant
  • +/-  0.005" Renishaw ballbar dynamic positioning accuracy - circularity (over 24") at 70F over the entire work envelope
  • +/-  0.003" Renishaw ballbar tests of squareness and of straightness (over 24") at 70F
  • +/-  0.001" Linear positional accuracy (over 12") - Per axis*
  • +/-  0.001" Repeatability (Bi-directional)*
  • High Pressure Whip Delivery System with Hand Valve. 21'X13' table has scissor arm high pressure plumbing to X-axis bridge; Whip line high pressure plumbing to Z axis carriage.
  • Machine way protection on all axes: heavy gauge steel covers, brush seals on X and Y axes.

*Specifications per:

(National Machine Tool Building Association Standard)
(ASME B5.54, Methods for Performance Evaluation of Computer Numerically Controlled Machining Centers)

Specifications Subject to Change.

Industry Standards

  • Jet Edge waterjets are manufactured according to National Machine Tool Building Association (NMTBA) standards.
  • Motion system tolerance capabilities are verified through dynamic analysis using a Renishaw Ballbar system. This analysis assures customer satisfaction by delivering tight and consistent part-cutting tolerances.

    • Product Specifications

    • Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System Specifications - View Document
      Printable specifications for Mid Rail Gantry waterjets.
    • AquaVision Di Motion Controller - View Document
      Controller for Mid Rail Gantry waterjets.
    • SigmaNEST Companion CAD/CAM Nesting Software - View Document
      SigmaNEST Companion uses a wizard-based approach to allow waterjet operators with little or no CAD/CAM experience to design, edit and nest parts quickly with little training.