FlowMaster®
Software Suite
The FlowMaster, Simple Yet Powerful, software suite combines everything you need to design and cut your 2D waterjet parts.
FlowCut®
FlowCut is the machine tool controller, and it is smarter and easier-to-use than any other machine control software. FlowCut knows Waterjet: No knowledge of CNC or waterjet cutting required.
- Open your ORD file
- Select material type and thickness from a huge list
- Run the machine to cut your part
Effortless Importing
Not only can FlowCut run programs made in the FlowPath or FlowXpert CAD/CAM software packages, but can also instantly translate CNC language, such as g-code.
Waterjet Expertise
All that is required of the operator is to enter material type, thickness, and desired edge finish, and FlowCut does the rest. Flow SmartStream™ mathematical models adjust the jet to ensure the part is produced, the first time, to the desired quality level in the shortest amount of time. FlowCut algorithms and cutting models are the most advanced in the world, saving you hours of programming and setup time on every job.
Fully Integrated
FlowCut is also the machine tool controller. Start and stop the machine, the pump, set water pressure, and many other functions from the integrated operator control station. In addition, Flow machine tools are equipped with a wide array of diagnostic sensors to ensure the system is running properly. Sensor warnings and system shutdowns are clearly described and displayed on the diagnostic screen.
Software Features & Requirements
- User-friendly, icon-based menu structure
- Supported Languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
- Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows 7 and Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Pentium 4 2.0 GHZ or Athlon 2000+ or faster; 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; RAM: Minimum: 512MB RAM (32-bit); 1Gb RAM (64-bit)
FlowPath®
FlowPath takes the guesswork out of making high quality parts regardless of operator skill level; No G-code required.
- Import your 2D file or create your own design
- Examine the drawing to detect any geometry errors
- Select the geometry and autopath, the system automatically creates lead in, lead outs, and traverse lines
- Many other waterjet specific features available at the touch of an icon
- Save the ORD and send the file to the machine, FlowCut does the rest
Intuitive Interface
Intuitive graphical interface simplifies the creation and design of parts. Easy-to-use CAD drawing and editing tools, context-sensitive tool tips and integrated users guide in the Help section.
Waterjet Knowledge Built In
Leverages Flow’s 40 years of waterjet application expertise. Incorporating Flow's best practices to estimate what steps are needed to create the best part. SmartStream™ cutting models assure high-quality finished parts with smart pathing powered by Flow application expertise.
Optimize Your Process
Unique modifiable tool path generation with automatic lead-in and lead-out and rapid traverse lines. Part tabbing function for user to choose location, gap, and length of entry and exit points for a part tab.
Software Features & Requirements
- Windows based
- Imports industry standard DXF, DWG, IGS, CADKEY, CDL, and HPL files
FlowNest®
FlowNest is a simple, 2D geometric nesting module that allows parts to fit inside scrap areas of other parts – allowing the most efficient use of material. Maximize your material with FlowNest.
- Import your standard DXF or Flow specific ORD part files
- Select part quantity, degree of rotation angle, and priority
- Choose sheet size, which can be a standard sheet size or a remnant
- The system will automatically nest your parts
- Save the nested file as an ORD and send to the machine, FlowCut does the rest
Efficiency Gains
Advanced batch processing allows input of several large nesting jobs and lets the computer develop nests on its own. FlowNest® avoids previously cut parts – users can set the tool path to minimize the danger of cutting head collision with a previously cut part that has tipped slightly upward off the worktable.
Optimize Your Process
Optimized cut paths improved method of selecting the order in which parts are cut reducing extraneous long rapid moves and cutting cycle time.
Software Features & Requirements
- User-friendly, icon-based menu structure
- Supported Languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
- Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows 7 and Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Pentium 4 2.0 GHZ or Athlon 2000+ or faster; 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; RAM: Minimum: 512MB RAM (32-bit); 1Gb RAM (64-bit)
