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Jet Edge introduces its latest generation of Mid Rail Gantry waterjet systems. Designed for heavy duty 24/7 use in industrial environments, Jet Edge’s Mid Rail Gantry waterjet is capable of operating up to four abrasivejet or water-only waterjet cutting heads for increased productivity.
Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry precision waterjet systems hold +/- 0.001" linear positional accuracy (over 12") per axis and +/- 0.001" repeatability (bi-directional). Moving elements are supported on THK linear ways, precision ballscrews are directly coupled to servomotors, and critical motion components are protected with metal covers, brushes, labyrinth passages, lip seals, and high-volume low-pressure filtered air.
The Mid Rail Gantry separates the motion system from the waterjet cutting table, eliminating vibration and ensuring maximum part quality. Motion is controlled with Jet Edge’s signature Aquavision Di industrial PC controller. The Aquavision Di controller’s customized front end guides the user through the process from job setup to production. Single parts, mirroring, rotation, plate alignment and part arrays (optional) are at the operator’s fingertips.
Available in a range of sizes, from 5'x5' (1500 mm x 1500 mm) to 24'x13' (7300 mm x 3900 mm), the Mid Rail Gantry comes standard with one abrasivejet cutting head, but can be equipped with up to four cutting heads. An optional mirroring package allows waterjet operators to cut large parts twice as fast.
The Mid Rail Gantry is powered with a Jet Edge UHP waterjet pump. Jet Edge manufactures a range of waterjet pumps: 36,000 psi, 60,000 psi and 75,000 psi models are available from 30-280 hp.
Related Glossary Terms
- waterjet cutting
waterjet cutting
Fine, high-pressure (up to 50,000 psi or greater), high-velocity jet of water directed by a small nozzle to cut material. Velocity of the stream can exceed twice the speed of sound. Nozzle opening ranges from between 0.004" to 0.016" (0.l0mm to 0.41mm), producing a very narrow kerf. See AWJ, abrasive waterjet.
