Waterjet Machining Center provides 87,000 psi cutting.August 22, 2007 -
Equipped with HyperJet pumps, Model WMC2 cuts parts out of almost any material, including metal, stone, plastics, composites, glass, ceramics, and rubber up to 8 in. thick with no heat-affected zone. Machine minimizes abrasive consumption while producing taper-free parts. Modular design adapts as user's needs change.
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Flow International Corp.
23500 64th Ave. S.
Kent, WA, 98032 2618
USA
87,000 psi Now Available with Flow's WMC2 Waterjet Machining Center
First system to be on hand for demonstration at EMO
Kent, WA - Aug. 6, 2007 - Flow International Corporation's WMC2 Waterjet Machining Center is now available with 87,000 psi waterjet cutting.
Flow's 87,000 psi HyperPressure technology enables faster, more cost-effective cutting. Waterjet cutting at 87,000 psi provides a host of benefits to manufacturers including:
o Faster cutting, lower part cost and higher production, including cutting speeds that are 30-50% faster than 60,000 psi
o 20-30% lower part cost than 60,000 psi
o Lower abrasive consumption, with 30-50% less abrasive used than 60,000 psi
o Reduced part taper
o Simpler, faster maintenance than conventional, lower pressure waterjet systems
Conventional waterjet systems operate at pressures between 40,000 psi and 60,000 psi. Flow's HyperJet pumps are the first pumps to operate at 87,000 psi. Higher pressure means the waterjet water stream's power and density are increased - up to 40%. As a result, each particle of abrasive is moving faster, with more energy. With HyperJet pumps, users can cut faster and more efficiently than waterjet systems operating at lower pressures.
WMC2 Offers Superior Waterjet Cutting Performance
The WMC2 delivers all the benefits of an abrasive waterjet cutting system such as the ability to cut parts out of almost any material - metal, stone, plastics, composites, glass, ceramics, or rubber - up to 8 inches thick with no heat-affected zone and superior edge quality.
WMC2 benefits include:
o Highly accurate, taper free parts as a result of Dynamic Waterjet technology
o Highest possible productivity with the fastest cut speeds and a field proven, reliable design
o Lowest operating cost through optimal abrasive usage
o Modular design can adapt as your needs change
o Ability to machine virtually any material and thickness
o Easy to operate and quick to learn
o Dedicated worldwide service network for rapid response time.
About Flow International
Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology to industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, and more. For more information, visit http://www.flowcorp.com.
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