Jet Edge powers Alliance Automation’s latest robotic waterjet trimming cell

Alliance Automation's latest 6-axis robotic waterjet trimming cell features dual wall-mounted Motoman HP20D robots and Jet Edge's 60KSI (4100 bar) iP60-50 waterjet intensifier pumps. The robots boast ±0.06 mm repeatability and the intensifier pumps employ Jet Edge's proven tie-rod design. The wall-mounted robots allow for the first two axes to be mounted forward, over the part. This provides a larger work envelope and makes motions to work around larger shaped parts easier. The robots are also able to quickly retract to a home position, out of the way, for the loading and unloading of parts in the interests of speed and operator safety. The system eliminates the need for complicated trimming dies. It can be set up so that many different parts can be programmed to make a quick change of tools or products. Jobs also can be installed with multiple parts to maximise productivity. In addition, the innovative coil package on the robots allows for a quick change. All coils are a standard design (for each specific robot model), factory wound, pre-coned and pre-threaded. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, Alliance Automation's robotic waterjet trimming cell has numerous automotive interior applications. It precisely cuts shaped parts with many angles from a wide variety of materials, including carpeting, fibreglass, foam and plastic.