EDGE MID RAIL
WATERJET CUTTERS
The no-nonsense work horse in the Waterjet Industry. These brutes show up all day, every day to
cut your toughest jobs with the highest precision and durability in the marketplace.
EDGE MID RAIL
The Edge Mid Rail Systems have been in the marketplace since the technology came online, meeting the challenges of industrial manufacturing in automotive, aerospace, defense, metals distribution, contract manufacturing, glass, stone, composites, and more. A Jet Edge Mid Rail Water Jet is designed for heavy-duty, high-volume users that demand performance from their equipment and in return deliver performance to their customers.
With Jet Edge, you don’t get a cookie cutter solution. We collaborate with our clients upfront to configure a waterjet cutting system that will meet and exceed your unique operational and production goals and ultimately deliver a better ROI on your investment. Learn more about our mid-rail product line below and keep scrolling to find out what makes these mid-rails so special!
The Edge X-3, 3-axis, single carriage waterjet cutting machine excels at high-speed waterjet cutting and abrasivejet cutting. Boasting ±0.001″ linear positional accuracy over 12″ (304 mm) per axis, ±0.001″ repeatability (bidirectional) and ±0.003″ renishaw ballbar tests of squareness and straightness over 24″ (608 mm), you never have to worry about precision again.
The Edge X-5, 5-axis, single carriage waterjet cutting machine gets the call when complex contoured cutting is required. Featuring the new Permalign Arrow SL cutting technology, the Edge X-5 opens the door to cutting a host of specialty alloys to near-net shapes with taper free, beveled edges up to 60°.
The Edge Dual Carriage, allows you to deploy two 3-axis cutting heads, two 5-axis cutting heads or even one of each, doubling your throughput. Each carriage operates independently, double teaming a single part or cutting two like parts simultaneously. Additional features like lights out cutting and IGEMS nesting software pile on the productivity.
EDGE X-3 – 3-AXIS MID RAIL WATERJET
with Aquavision DI Controller
This 3-axis, single carriage waterjet cutting machine excels at high-speed waterjet cutting and abrasivejet cutting. Pair it with a HERO 50 Ultra High-Pressure pump for optimum performance.
EDGE X-5 – 5-AXIS MID RAIL WATERJET
Featuring Permalign Arrow SL Speed and Accuracy
Trade up to the advanced 5-axis Permalign Arrow SL, abrasive cutting head and breeze through stainless steel plate, titanium and aluminum block cutting near-net shapes. Choose a 5-axis OmniJet Arrow SL, waterjet cutting system for water only 5-axis precision.
EDGE DUAL CARRIAGE – MID RAIL WATERJET
with Dual Independently Operated Z Carriages
Double your productivity with minimal investment. The dual Z carriages operate independently, double teaming a single part or cutting two like parts simultaneously. Specify two 3-axis carriages, two 5-axis carriages or one of each across a table size that works for you.
WHAT MAKES THESE MID RAIL WATERJETS SO SPECIAL?
CNC Waterjet Cutting Machines utilize a Cross Beam Gantry with a Z Carriage mounted to it. The Z Carriage travel height establishes the Z plane of the cutting envelope and has a water only or abrasive cutting head mounted to it. The cross beam travels along two side rails to define the X and Y planes of the cutting envelope. The height of the cross beam the cutting head is mounted to classifies them as Mid Rail or High Rail Motions Systems. Mid rail motion systems have evolved into the industry standard and are most common in facilities where water jet cutting is done.
Jet Edge starts with a heavy-duty Cross Beam Gantry and rigid side rails to eliminate any flexing in the system. Precision anti-backlash recirculating ball screws, linear bearings, hardened precision ground ways coupled directly to AC brushless servo motors with absolute encoders drive the cutting accuracy. Critical bearing components are protected by labyrinth seals and positive air pressure (not flimsy bellows that wear and tear) to keep the drives free of debris that might compromise accuracy. The catcher tank is isolated from the motion system so no vibration from the cutting surface is transferred to the cutting head which would cause striations on the part edge.
TONS OF STEEL
With Jet Edge, you don’t get a cookie cutter solution. Your cutting needs are unique, so we collaborate upfront to configure the best waterjet cutting solution for you. Specify the cutting envelope, the number of cutting heads, types, and Z height travel for the base system. Custom features are reviewed for productivity and performance, including nesting software, lights out cutting, laser surface mapping, contact height sensors and bladder tanks for adjustable water heights. Additional fine tuning may include fixturing, material handling systems, garnet removal, or closed loop water filtration systems.
Visit our Case Study Library to view other unique waterjet cutting solutions.
THIS IS PERSONAL
At Jet Edge, your business is more to us than a number on a purchase order, it’s personal. We are committed to making sure you get what we promised you during our equipment proposal! To make sure this happens, our Post Installation Service Team steps in before installation to understand your cutting application and after installation to ramp up the learning curve. Our goal is for you start seeing a return on your investment day 1. Visit our Resource Center to explore the additional value-added resources we provide especially MyEquipment.
What makes Jet Edge special is we make you special when you join the Jet Edge family!
The Advantages of a Jet Edge Mid Rail Motion System
Mid Rail Systems have become the industry standard in water jet cutting with a number of competitive options out there.
But before you commit, consider the Jet Edge advantages.
Custom Configurations
Don’t compromise! When you take the time to build a system around your specific needs, you get the best return on your investment. Contact Us and we will schedule a site visit with our field experts to review your production goals, help evaluate layout and give you a range of options to make this the best equipment buy ever.
Outstanding Accuracy
We get it, not everything needs to be perfect! But when it does, Jet Edge cutting systems deliver outstanding accuracy with +/- 0.001″ Linear positional accuracy over 12′ (304 mm) per axis, a +/- 0.001″ Repeatability (Bi-directional) and a ±0.003″ renishaw ballbar test of squareness and straightness over 24″ (608 mm).
Post Installation Support
Jet Edge provides a comprehensive warranty on all its equipment with options to extend it. We field a committed Service Team for support and our Emergency Technical Service Line is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Factory Training is provided free of charge with a host of on-line Maintenance Training Videos accessible.
Jet Edge Ultra High Pressure Pumps are Part of the Deal
Jet Edge designs and manufactures a full line of Ultra High Pressure Pumps making us unique. The pump is the heart of the system and needs to be part of the system specifications in order to achieve optimum production. Don’t get caught in between the motion system provider and the pump manufacturer when you have a performance problem.
The Edge Mid Rail Series
WATERJET AND ABRASIVE CUTTING
If you demand precision, durability and productivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you have found the right mid-rail!
YES, I’D LIKE TO TALK WITH MY REGIONAL WATER JET EXPERT ABOUT MY APPLICATION NEEDS
Your cutting needs are unique and Jet Edge is committed to working with you to configure the optimum waterjet cutting solution for your operation. If you are ready to talk, let’s get in touch. Or click on Custom Configure to see how others took advantage of our experience to optimize their systems.