Flow Demonstrates Latest 3D Waterjet Cutting Technology at Houstex 2011
Live Demonstrations in Booth 1220
KENT, Wash., February 21, 2011 – Flow International Corporation (NASDAQ: FLOW) will conduct live demonstrations of the latest advances in waterjet technology at Houstex 2011. The tradeshow will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, April 18-20, 2011, booth 1220. Waterjets are the machine tool of choice for a wide variety of industries because of their accuracy and the nearly unlimited range of materials they can cut.
The Flow booth will feature the Mach 4 cutting system that combines Flow’s HyperJet® pump, rated at 94,000 psi, and Dynamic Waterjet® XD, high-precision flat stock and 3D cutting technology. This combination improves part cycle time and accuracy two to four times over standard non Dynamic systems.
Flow invented Dynamic Waterjet in 2001, bringing unparalleled accuracy and speed to 2D cutting. Now Flow brings that technology to bevel cutting and 3D parts with the patented Dynamic XD, enabling manufacturers to accurately cut a wide variety of intricate designs, often eliminating any secondary processing.
Flow's HyperJet pump is rated at 94,000 psi, delivering a stream of water at nearly four times the speed of sound. Pressure equals productivity: waterjets equipped with HyperPressure™ systems, running continuously at 87,000 psi, cut up to 50% faster while using less abrasive than conventional waterjets. Parts are cut with a lower cost per part, and more jobs are completed in less time.
Application specialists will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate how Flow's waterjet technology can help fabricators expand their capabilities.
About Flow International
Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology for cutting and cleaning. Flow provides state-of-the-art ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) technology to numerous industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, stone interiors, surface preparation, food and dozens more.
Contact:
Tim Fabian
Market Manager
Flow International
253-850-3500
tfabian@flowcorp.com
Marjorie Millay
Media Relations
Flow International
253-850-3500
mmillay@flowcorp.com