New Flow water jet technology is more productive
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US-based water jet specialist Flow International has introduced new technology that improves part cycle time and accuracy by 2 to 4 times, compare to standard non Dynamic systems, and is 30 per cent faster than Flow's original Dynamic technology.
Called Dynamic Waterjet XD Technology, with its full 3D capabilities it gives manufacturers the ultimate in accuracy, speed and flexibility, says Flow, and it is claimed the first high precision 3D cutting technology of its kind.
Dynamic Waterjet XD's versatility enables manufacturers to cut a wider variety of intricate designs, which gives them the capabilities to tap new markets. With 3D cutting and complex bevelling, users can cut elaborate parts previously not possible when using standard non-Dynamic water jets. These new 3D advancements have been integrated with Flow's original Dynamic Water jet technology, which eliminates taper and other errors found on water jet cut parts.
The new development is supported by easy-to-use software. Available on Flow's Mach 4 series line of water jet machines, this allows users to simply point and click to program the water jet to cut any intricate shape, including 3D or bevel edge.
Flow customers are already benefiting from the new development. "The Dynamic XD is awesome, it is saving me time and money, and the part quality is excellent," said Brad Davidson, owner, US-based Electro Mechanical Solutions. "I'm realising a huge labour saving – for example, to produce one part in the past took 2 guys 1 ½ weeks to complete. Using Dynamic XD, that same part takes one guy 2 days to complete, which is a huge labour savings and translates to tremendous cost savings. Plus, the part requires no secondary finishing."
