Edge X-3 Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet Cutting Machine

EDGE X-3

MID RAIL GANTRY 3-AXIS WATERJET

with Aquavision DI Controller

The Edge X-3 Mid Rail Gantry 3-axis motion system is the no-nonsense workhorse of the Jet Edge line. With 3-axis cutting capabilities, the gantry supports multiple cutting heads across a range of custom and standard table sizes. This motion system paired with a Jet Edge UHP Pump works across industries and is capable of cutting complex parts from virtually any material.

  • Isolated motion system for accuracy
  • Cut with water or abrasive
  • Adjustable pre-loaded anti-backlash recirculating ball screws
  • Linear bearings, hardened precision ground ways
  • Protected critical bearing components with labyrinth seals and positive air pressure
  • Direct-couple, AC brushless servo motors with absolute encoders
  • Dual synchronized y-axis drive system
  • Technical service and free lifetime factory training

Description

CONTROLS/ACCURACY

  • Aquavision DI fully-networkable, industrial PC controller
  • Full visibility and access to machine code
  • Digital readout for multi-head positioning
  • Full-featured hand-held pendant
  • Precision ball screws directly coupled to servo motors
  • ±0.001″ linear positional accuracy over 12″ (304 mm) per axis
  • ±0.001″ repeatability (bidirectional)
  • ±0.003″ renishaw ballbar tests of squareness and straightness over 24″ (608 mm)
  • Factory set ranges of 500–750 IPM rapid positioning based upon application
  • Motorized or servo motor driven 12″ (304 mm) vertical travel height control
  • Programmable secondary Z carriage, servo motor driven 12″ (304 mm) height
  • Optional 18″ and 24″ Z carriage vertical travel
  • High pressure water monitor and abrasive delivery monitor

CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

  • 3-axis cutting head can cut with water only or with abrasive
  • Multiple cutting heads can be mounted to increase productivity
  • Additional heads for secondary operations
  • Laser surface mapping
  • Contact height sensor
  • CAD/CAM nesting software
  • Lights-out cutting package for unattended operation
  • Noise reduction and underwater cutting options
  • Optional Stainless steel catcher tank and slat kits
  • Splash shields
  • Light curtains
  • Shuttle systems and conveyors for material load/unload

WARRANTY

  • 1-year or 2,000-hour warranty
  • Extended warranties available
  • Lifetime product training