Machine Comparison
Flow Mach 150 vs Flow Mach 200
Flow International vs Flow International · CNC Waterjet
Summary
The Flow Mach 150 and the Flow Mach 200 are both CNC waterjet cutting systems from the same maker, and Flow publishes few comparable figures for this pair: the table has three rows. Two of them are shared. Z travel is 8 in (203 mm) on the Flow Mach 150 and 178 - 203 mm (7 - 8 in) on the Flow Mach 200, and both rapid at 400 in/min (10.16 m/min).
The one row that separates them is repeatability. The Flow Mach 150 is listed at ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) and the Flow Mach 200 at 0.038 mm (0.0015 in). On that figure the Flow Mach 150 is the tighter machine.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Flow Mach 150 | Flow Mach 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Axis Travel | 8 in (203 mm) | 178 - 203 mm (7 - 8 in) |
| Rapid Traverse | 400 in/min (10.16 m/min) | 10,160 mm/min (400 ipm) |
| Repeatability | ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) ▲ | 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) |
Advantages
Flow Mach 150
- Tighter listed repeatability: ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) against 0.038 mm (0.0015 in)
- Listed for thick steel plate and for work where edge finish is chosen per job
Flow Mach 200
- Listed for shops choosing between pure waterjet, abrasive and 3D cutting heads
- No numeric lead in this table: its Z travel and rapid traverse equal those of the Flow Mach 150
Verdict
The table supports only a narrow verdict. If repeatability is the deciding number, the Flow Mach 150 has the tighter listing, ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) against 0.038 mm (0.0015 in). On Z travel and rapid traverse the two are level, which leaves table size, pump and cutting head as the real decision, and those are not in this table. Check each machine's own page for the sizes and heads offered before choosing.