AF - 5-Axis Cutting Systems

Precise three-dimensional cuts

Dynamic Waterjet® Technology

The revolutionary technology for waterjet cutting from Flow. Since its introduction Dynamic Waterjet has rapidly become one of the most successful products in the industry and today sets the industrial standard for perfect work pieces without taper problems. Dynamic Waterjet is based on an intelligent solution in which the cutting head follows the contour pattern and thereby changes the angle of inclination in accordance with customer requirements. Even with thick materials tolerances of +/- 0.04 mm are achieved under corresponding conditions. In a direct comparison with wire eroding the Flow technology convinces with up to 50 percent lower production costs, depending on part geometry and material. The cutting speed with Dynamic Waterjet can be higher by 8 to 10 percent. As the cutting of radii and contours with waterjet cutting technology is both simple and flexible, the faster Dynamic Waterjet system also has considerable advantages in comparison to the milling process. A further advantage of this technology: stack cutting. Several layers of thin materials can be produced with constant tolerances. Dynamic Waterjet guarantees that every layer has the same dimensions.

FLOW Ultra-High-Pressure Pumps

Experience and reliability since decades

HyperPressure Technology

Waterjet cutting at 6,000 bar operating pressure

IFB | Integrated Flying Bridge

the compact waterjet cutting system for any application Products APPLICATIONS ADVANTAGES Products IFB | Integrated Flying Bridge — the compact waterjet cutting system for any application -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High productivity with an integrated, compact design The Integrated Flying Bridge is a waterjet cutting system that has been field proven through over a thousand installations worldwide. It incorporates a design that fills the industry's needs for a machine consuming minimal floor space, providing optimal operator access and easy loading and unloading. All machine components such as high-pressure pump and motion control as well as all electrical, hydraulic and high-pressure fittings have been integrated in the design in order to save valuable floor space. For material loading and unloading of cut parts the operator has access to all three sides of the work envelope. The system is controlled by Flow's own FlowMaster® PC control system. The heart are complex calculation models which call upon nearly 30 years of experience with the abrasive waterjet cutting process supported by an extensive material database. For every application the perfect configuration For maximum productivity, it is possible to equip the IFB with optional features such as the new HyperPressure Technology or Dynamic Waterjet® technology. Further options like the patented UltraPierce vacuum assist system, height sensor or laser pointer make the Integrated Flying Bridge a perfect machine tool for any application. And, as with all Flow waterjet cutting systems you can choose the pump solution that is suited best for your application: direct drive HyPlex pump or classic intensifier pump either with 4,150 bar or 6,000 bar operating pressure. But no matter which model you choose, you will receive a Flow pump that is reliable, efficient and easy to maintain.

WMC®2 — Waterjet Machining Center

Cutting with up to 4,150 bar of pressure reduces operating costs