Unmatched Speed And Versatility
In addition to being the largest manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) waterjet systems in the world, Flow has engineered the most innovative breakthroughs in waterjet technology.
This began with the invention of the abrasive waterjet system in 1979.
With the proliferation of composites in new industries, particularly in aerospace, the abrasive waterjet has become the preferred and standard method for trimming composites.
Flow waterjets cut in any direction - around tight corners - producing the final part with no hand finishing, saving you valuable time and expense.
Flow's patented Flow Focal Point wrist provides unparalleled access to highly contoured aerospace components.
Because waterjet technology is a cold cutting process, there is no thermal damage to heat sensitive materials.
Aerospace composites can be drilled and cut with ease, without material delamination, even at a microscopic level.
Our integral programmable catcher arm, cleanly and efficiently collects the water, abrasive, and kerf material, and deposits the material in a convenient drum for disposal.
Also, Flow's waterjets integrate easily with new or existing robots and gantries, are quickly reprogrammed for short runs, and replace or eliminate dies, templates, routers and hand trimming.
Because they exert little or no vertical force, waterjets do not require extensive part clamping.
As a result, fixturing requirements are dramatically reduced, capital investment diminished and job set up and change over is rapid.
Because they cut composites faster than routers, have tools which last longer and produce no airborne dust.
Flow waterjets increase your productivity and reduce cost with cleaner and safer operations.
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