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News Release from: Jet Edge | Subject: High Rail Gantry precision waterjet system, EASTEC
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 April 2008
Gantry water jet cutting machine is
stable
Capable of water jet cutting complex parts out of virtually any material, a high rail gantry machine features a stable overhead design that allows full access to the work envelope.
During the USA's EASTEC show, Jet Edge will show its versatile High Rail Gantry precision waterjet system , its iP60-50 ultra-high pressure intensifier pump and its new self-feeding pneumatic drill Capable of producing complex parts out of virtually any material, the Jet Edge High Rail Gantry features a stable overhead design that allows full access to the work envelope and raises critical components out of the process environment
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 14 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The High Rail Gantry features the following.
* A +/-0.005in accuracy of motion over the entire work envelope.
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* A +/-0.001in linear positional accuracy over 12in travel per axis.
* A +/-0.001in repeatability (bi-directional).
It is available in 2' (0.6m) increments from 4x4ft (1.2x1.2m) to 24x14ft (7.3x4.3m).
Custom sizes are available, and the system can easily be expanded in place as a business grows.
The system can be, and is, used in locations where it is difficult to get electricity.
* Intensifier pumps - the High Rail Gantry is powered by Jet Edge's leading line of intensifier pumps, which range from 30 to 280HP and operating pressures up to 75,000 lb/in2 (5,200 bar).
During EASTEC, visitors will see the iP60-50 intensifier pump in action.
Featuring the most advanced technology for extended-life hydraulics, a reliable tie-rod design and easy maintenance with no threads on the high pressure, the 50HP iP60-50 produces up to 60,000 lb/in2 (4,100 bar), and provides flow rates of 0 to 1.1 gallons (5 litres)/min to a variety of cutting, surface-preparation or cleaning tools.
The iP60-50 provides easy access for all service and maintenance.
It features a non-high-pressure cylinder with a warranty - even on replacement cylinders, an improved performance check valve, and low torque requirements.
The Jet Edge iP60-50 intensifier pump leads the industry with ease of operation and low operating cost.
* Motion controller - Jet Edge waterjet cutting systems are controlled by the AquaVision Di motion controller.
The AquaVision Di guides users through the process from job set-up to production and has numerous standard features that are optional on many competitive systems.
With the AquaVision Di, single parts, mirroring, scaling, part arrays, rotation and plate alignment are right at users' fingertips.
The AquaVision Di is fully networkable, allowing part programs to be generated offline and easily transferred to the system's hard drive for production.
Feed rate and acceleration are automatically varied, based on known features of a specific job.
Dynamic tool offset, or 'cutter compensation', is employed real-time.
An optional real-time pump control allows remote starting and stopping of the pump, dual pressure set points for hard-to-pierce materials, and unlimited data logging of every process parameter imaginable.
The AquaVision Di includes a full-featured hand-held pendant that allows feed rate override, return-to-path, program zero set points, and XYZ axis control.
* Pneumatic drilling attachment - Jet Edge's new self-feeding pneumatic drill is available in stationary or laterally adjustable models.
The drill gives waterjet operators the opportunity to expand their cutting capabilities and take in new types of work by enabling them to quickly pierce sensitive materials prior to cutting them with waterjet.
It also can be used for reaming holes to a precise diameter.
Its heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant design ensures a maximum operating life.
The drill features a hydraulic feed control unit, feed stroke adjustment, exhaust collector and PLC interface manifold.
A flexible bellows cover is mounted to the front of the drill to protect it from foreign material, with all controls contained internally.
The drill has a free running rev/min of 3,300 and can be set for any stroke from 5/16in to 3in.
It is supplied with a 1/4in stainless steel drill chuck.
All control valves are contained within a NEMA-rated electrical enclosure.
* Jet Edge at EASTEC, Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, May 20-22, Booth 1065.
* About Jet Edge - established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal.
Jet Edge systems are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops.
Jet Edge waterjet systems are proudly made in the USA.
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