Sonic High Speed Waterjet
The Sonic is a line of waterjet systems designed especially for the rigors of high speed, pure waterjet cutting. Flow International Corporation is proud to offer Sonic technology.
With nearly 30 years of experience and thousands of cutting system installations worldwide, our designs offer superior field proven performance and value.
The Sonic product line offers previously unobtainable cutting performance, combining extremely high-speed linear drive and advanced software with extensive FEA computer engineering.
The Sonic Waterjet System is built for speed. The lightweight yet stiff bridge, linear drives, and Turbo FlowMaster software system work together to provide lightning fast cornering.
The linear axis assembly is driven by top-of-the-line Yaskawa digital drive motor. Linear drive technology offers far higher acceleration and top speed as compared to ball screw, rack-n-pinion, or belt systems.
Also, linear drives generate no backlash. This fully digital system ensures maximum speed and power efficiency. Servo amplifiers receive feedback from the precision tape scale, accomplishing a fully closed loop system.
Not only does the Sonic operate at extremely high speeds, but its acceleration is also 10 times faster than traditional waterjet machines. The high-speed Sonic cuts quality parts faster, which increases your productivity.
Benefits:
- Specially designed for pure water cutting
- Highest possible productivity with the fastest cut speeds
- Automations options to increase productivity
- Optimized High pressure plumbing to minimize pressure loss and increase cutting productivity
- Easy to operate and quick to learn (can be manually operated or programmed)
- Dedicated worldwide service network for rapid response time
Standard Features:
- FlowMaster® Windows®-based control and programming
- Mobile FlowMaster control pedestal
- Choice of 60,000psi, 55,000 psi, or 40,000psi pumps in power ranging from 25hp to 200hp
- Advanced Drive System:
Linear drive technology
Fully digital drive
360 degree belows
Rennishaw scale feedback
Dual side drive on the base axis
- Multiple cutting heads available
- Choice of shuttles, conveyors, and simple tanks
- Multiple cutting heads available
- Choice of shuttles, conveyors, and simple tanks
- Part labelers, safety curtains, or safety mats can be easily integrated into FlowMaster
- FlowLink™ remote technical support
Specifications:
- Size/Work Envelope:
Base: In 1 meter increments
Bridge: 1, 2, 3, or 4 m, Z of 10"
- Accuracy:
± .003" (.076mm) with single head
- Repeatability:
± .002" (.051mm) with single head
- Contouring Maximum:
0.1to 3,500 ipm with single head (with dual head, speed during tight geometry may be reduced)
- Rapid Traverse Rate:
5,000 ipm for the X and Y axis
- Pump:
11, 25, 30, 50, 75, 100, 150, and 200 horsepower available
- Operating Pressure:
60,000, 55,000, and 40,000 psi available
- Drive System:
Linear drive, fully digital system