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Hypertherm Promotes Newly Acquired Pump Lineup
Early in 2013, Hypertherm (Hanover, NH) announced its acquisition of waterjet-equip- ment manufacturer Accu- Stream. FABTECH 2013 marked Hypertherm’s display of the AccuStream of HyPrecision line
of waterjet-cutting pumps,
rated from 15 to 150 hp.
Advanced intensifier technolo-
gy, company officials explained
to showgoers, promises to
extend maintenance intervals,
reduce maintenance time and optimize
performance. Additionally, high pump reliability (large-diameter ceramic plunger to prolong seal life, among other features) reportedly drives down the total cost of ownership by as much as 20 percent when compared to competitive systems.
Eight machine models fill out the line, including the most powerful model, HyPrecision 150D. Features include soft start capability, color-touchscreen user interface, remote operation and monitoring through Modbus TCP, and proportional pressure control.
Hypertherm: 603/643-3441; www.hypertherm.com
Five-Axis Waterjet-Cutting System Cuts Taper-Free, and Bevels
Waterjet-system manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc., St. Michael, MN, introduces the Edge X-5 five-axis waterjet system that cuts complex, taper-free and 3D parts from virtually any material. Featuring the firm’s Permalign Edge technology, the machine can cut chamfers, weld bevels and sophisticated 3D parts such as impeller blades.
The Edge X-5 features an industrial PC controller designed specifically for five-axis waterjet cutting. The AquaVision Di Controller’s open-architecture design gives operators the freedom to
fine-tune programs from any
CAD/CAM/nesting software, using standard G&M
CNC code.
Its Intelli-
gent Work Envelope automatically adjusts depending on the angle of the cut to protect the operator, material and system compo- nents.
The Edge X-5, ballscrew-
driven for optimal precision, features
direct-couple AC brushless digital servo motors, single or double carriages, and cut- ting-table size from 5 by 5 to 24 by 13 ft.
Also noteworthy from Jet Edge was the introduction, at FABTECH 2013, of its low- cost 40- by 40-in. table, available in three configurations, all with direct-drive pumps. Included is the Tach-Jet model (shown); its pump uses a tractor or skid- steer’s hydraulic circuit. Jet Edge, Inc.: 763/497-8700; www.jetedge.com
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