March 2019 Product Spotlight: Laser and Waterjet
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on laser and waterjet fabrication technologies.
Omax has expanded its GlobalMax pump series with a 10-hp version for its GlobalMax JetMachining waterjet machines. Designed for educators, job shops, fabricators and manufacturers that need an economical, industrial abrasive waterjet, this pump delivers 30,000 psi to the cutting nozzle. Read More.
Trotec Laser’s SP2000 laser cutter for large-format materials is said to combine a low-maintenance design with high-speed, high-power precision processing. It was designed for materials such as acrylics, wood, textiles and cardboard. With a working area of 66" by 98" and access from all four sides, the laser cutter offers a large working area with an ergonomic design. Read More.
The Mach 100 has been characterized by Flow International as a cost-effective and versatile waterjet machine. As the newest addition to the Mach series, the Mach 100 features many of same essential components as Flow’s other waterjet cutting solutions. With robust cutting capabilities and a programmable Z axis for added flexibility, the waterjet is said to enable operators to tackle a variety of 2D cutting applications. Read More.
Barton International has introduced the Trident-4 integrated diamond cutting head designed for Flow Dynamic Waterjet and Dynamic XD systems. The cutting head features the company’s cartridge technology, making it a direct replacement for Flow Paser-4 cutting heads without the need for an adapter. The company claims that the cutting head provides high accuracy and extended nozzle life, leading to lower operating costs and improved productivity. The cutting head is said to ensure orifice-to-nozzle alignment, which leads to optimal nozzle life. Read More.
The image gallery above, based on Modern Machine Shop magazine’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight, features a selection of the products we have recently published related laser and waterjet fabrication processes. Find more items in the product page of our Laser and Waterjet Zone.
Swipe through the gallery for details on each product, and follow the caption links for more information.
Products featured in this month’s spotlight come from the following companies:
- Barton International
- Flow International
- Omax
- Trotec
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