Archive for October, 2008

Water jet cutting includes 5-axis heads

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

WARDJet waterjet cutting machines now offers over 20 models of machines and produces systems with multiple 5-axis abrasive or water only cutting heads.

A leading manufacturer of waterjet cutting machines, WARDJet, now offers over 20 models The company also produces systems with multiple 5-axis abrasive or water only cutting heads WARDJet also specializes in custom machine applications with an extensive range of options that can be mounted on the units.

They include the following.

* Height sensors.

* Crash sensors.

* Laser alignment systems.

* Drill and tapping units.

WARDJet said that a user can cut a hole and tap it all in one program.

WARDJet said that its customers are most interested in the almost unlimited capability of the double screen controller with built-in camera.

The controller monitors consumable use, service and maintenance and is pro-active in notifying customers.

It offers full remote control from another location (possibly a cell phone) and emails the status of the work performed and outstanding to management.

WARDJet told manufacturingtalk that the capability of the controller is so advanced over anything that has ever been seen, that the only way to truly appreciate its capabilities is to operate one.

WARDJet will have several X-Series waterjet controllers at the USA’s FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show on booth 4263.

Control Microsystems reveals SCADARange line

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Control Microsystems has announced the launch of its SCADARange line of wireless process instruments.

Designed for use in applications where traditional wired sensor connections are not physically or financially feasible, SCADARange products wirelessly transmit data through a centralised base radio station over a secure 900MHz license-free connection Up to 100 field devices can be polled at user-configured time intervals by a single base radio in a variety of network configurations Using the industry-standard Modbus protocol over a serial link, data from SCADARange can be passed through to most SCADA system elements, including PLCs, RTUs and SCADA hosts.

The SCADARange product line currently consists of the GL10 Gauge Level Field Unit, GP10 Gauge Pressure Field Unit, RT10 RTD Temperature Field Unit, SI10 Switch-Input Field Unit, SL10 Submersible Level Field Unit, TC10 Thermocouple Field Unit, and the BR10 Base Radio.

SCADARange Manager is a Windows-based services management software that provides a user-friendly environment for field unit configuration and diagnostics.

Each unit has a LCD/keypad for local configuration and monitoring.

These devices have a battery power source that lasts up to five years and a warranty of three years.

Accustream adds to AS Series of intensifier pumps

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Accustream has introduced a 150 horsepower model – the AS-60150 – to its AS Series of intensifier pumps.

It produces 3.2 gal/min (12.1 litre/min) continuous output pressure adjustable up to 60,000 lb/in2 (4285 bar) The pump incorporates Accustream’s Advanced Intensifier Technology (AIT) The machine features two independent hydraulic pumps that power each intensifier.

Each hydraulic pump can be isolated, allowing maintenance on one intensifier while operating.

The ergonomic frame design improves the ease of use and effectiveness of the key components and maintenance items.

The Accustream control centre features proprietary software that uses an easy-to-understand format with a touch-screen panel, to guide operators through a series of steps necessary to operate, troubleshoot and log maintenance.

The control centre can be loaded with up to four different languages.

Other features include: a leak-before-fail two-litre attenuator, an improved safety dump valve, electronic pressure control, insulated covers and a remote control of all pumps operations.

Jet Edge launches mid-rail waterjet system

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

et Edge has introduced the new Mid-Rail Gantry waterjet system.

It features an 8 x 13in work envelope with an exposed tank that easily accommodates overhead loading It comes standard with one abrasive jet cutting head – a second cutting head can be added

The Mid-Rail Gantry is ball-screw driven for higher accuracy.

Its heavy-wall tubular steel construction eliminates vibration and increases longevity.

It uses an industrial PC controller and can be configured so that all three axes are fully programmable (Z optional).

It also features direct-couple AC brushless digital servo motors and single or double carriages.

Critical bearing components are protected by heavy metal covers with brush seals.

Prosaw introduces water jet cutting machines

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Prosaw, Kettering has launched the TCI range of water jet cutting machines in the UK, which include an abrasive sludge removal system.

The abrasive sludge is pumped into a disposable, 1000kg-capacity bag without the need for mechanical moving parts in the tank Water is separated out and returned to the tank

The water tank can be extended in 2m increments and extra cutting heads can be added at a later date without any special modification.

Heavy duty construction with stainless steel tanks and precision rack and pinion drives provide faster production rates and increased reliability.

TCI’s water jet cutting machines incorporate pumps and cutting heads from KMT.

The pumps are slower cycling and need less maintenance.