EDGE X3-HR

EDGE X3-HR

HIGH RAIL GANTRY 3-AXIS WATERJET

Multiplying Productivity

The Edge X3-HR, 3-Axis High Rail Water Jet Cutter opens up the work envelope for easier access and raises critical components out of the processing environment. The Edge X3-HR is designed for high speed processing.  By attaching a precision machined Spreader Bar to the Z Carriage, up to twelve sub-Z cutting heads can be mounted allowing you to cut twelve identical parts in one cycle. Each independently controlled Sub Z can utilize a water only cutting head or abrasive cutting head.  Heads can be positioned manually along the spreader bar or automatically via your program.  Incorporate load/unload systems for even higher efficiency levels as parts unloading is done while the water jet is cutting its next job. Click on the links to learn more about Custom Applications and Custom Configurations.

  • Easy-access work envelope
  • Motion components protected from harsh process environment
  • 3-axis waterjet or abrasivejet cutting
  • Spreader bar option with up to 12 cutting heads mounted
  • Independently programmable Sub Z’s
  • Isolated catch tank for the highest precision
  • 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
  • Technical service and free lifetime Factory Training
  • Waterjet Best Practices and more are available in our Resource Center

Description

CONTROLS/ACCURACY

  • 3-axis waterjet or abrasivejet cutting with motorized Z carriage with 12″ (304 mm) vertical travel height
  • Aquavision DI fully networkable, industrial PC controller
  • IGEMS CAD/CAM programming software
  • Full visibility and access to machine code
  • Isolated catch tank for high precision cutting
  • 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)

WARRANTY

CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

  • Full line of HERO Intensifier Pumps to deliver high pressure water stream
  • Spreader bar with up to 12 Sub Z’s tools mounted
  • Waterjet and Abrasive Waterjet cutting heads can be mixed and matched
  • Auto or manual Sub Z positioning with digital readout
  • Motorized Sub Z’ with 3” additional travel
  • Servo driven Z carriage for vertical travel control
  • Optional Z carriage with 18″ and 24″ vertical travel
  • IGEMS Nesting Software with common line cut capabilities
  • Lights-out cutting package for unattended operation
  • High pressure water and abrasive delivery monitors
  • Laser surface mapping
  • Contact height sensor
  • Noise reduction with underwater cutting options
  • Splash shields
  • Light curtains
  • Shuttle systems and conveyors for material load/unload