Waterjet cutting control software automatically adjusts for cutting speed and material thickness and can improve cycle time performance up to 35% and optimise cutting speeds.
Flow, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) waterjet technology equipment used for cutting, cleaning (surface preparation) and food safety applications, just launched FlowMaster 6.0, FLOW's innovative Windows-based waterjet control system. FlowMaster software is now even easier to use and more powerful than ever before. * The system's new features give operators the ability to do the following.
Improve cycle time performance up to 35%.
Program and cut parts with varying thicknesses with programmable Z-axis capability.
View and path parts in full 3D for easy design.
Optimize cut speed for part corners to reduce cycle time.
Improve edge quality through the ability to control cut speed to reduce marks on parts.
Save time through automatic calculations - there's no need to stop and manually calculate and adjust the settings.
Reduce the number of operational steps and increase output.
Enhanced file support including dxf for AutoCAD 2004.
'Waterjet software is evolving to help solve the challenges faced by manufacturers,' said Robert Peterson, Flow's waterjet market manager.
'With Flow's innovative software, waterjet operators are no longer restricted to cutting only on the X-Y plane, and can easily design and cut parts never imagined on a waterjet with varying height and thickness.
In addition, FlowMaster 6.0 will help customers lower cost per length on projects through the software's ability to improve cut speed and thickness.' * About Flow - with more than 30 years of experience and more than 9,000 installations FLOW is the world market leader in the development, design, and sales of ultrahigh-pressure pumps and complete waterjet and abrasivejet cutting systems for processing a wide variety of materials.
Flow Europe is a subsidiary of Flow International Corporation, USA, and the European Headquarters for all products relating to ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology.