Machine Comparison
Flow Mach 150 vs Flow Mach 700
Flow International vs Flow International · CNC Waterjet
Summary
The Flow Mach 150 and Flow Mach 700 sit at opposite ends of Flow's waterjet range. The Mach 150 is the entry model for job shops that want one cutter for any material. The Mach 700 is the top production model for thick plate, aerospace alloys and multi-head setups.
The published table is short. The Mach 700 rapids at 1,417 in/min (36 m/min) against 400 in/min (10.16 m/min), offers 12 in or 24 in of Z travel against 8 in (203 mm), and lists ± 0.0015 in positioning accuracy against ± 0.002 in. Both list ± 0.001 in repeatability.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Flow Mach 150 | Flow Mach 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Axis Travel | 8 in (203 mm) | 12 in, 24 in (305 mm, 610 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse | 400 in/min (10.16 m/min) | 1,417 in/min (36 m/min) ▲ |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.002 in (± 0.051 mm) | ± 0.0015 in (± 0.038 mm) ▲ |
| Repeatability | ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) | ± 0.001 in (± 0.03 mm) |
Advantages
Flow Mach 150
- Entry point to Flow waterjet for job shops cutting a wide mix of materials
- Suited to stone, tile and architectural shapes as well as metals and composites
Flow Mach 700
- 1,417 in/min (36 m/min) rapid traverse against 400 in/min (10.16 m/min)
- 12 in or 24 in (305 mm, 610 mm) of Z travel against 8 in (203 mm)
- ± 0.0015 in (± 0.038 mm) positioning accuracy against ± 0.002 in (± 0.051 mm)
Verdict
These machines fit different shops. The Flow Mach 150 suits job shops, stone fabricators and smaller operations that want a single cold-cutting machine for varied work and do not need high traverse speeds. The Flow Mach 700 suits production shops cutting thick plate and exotic alloys, where 1,417 in/min rapids and up to 24 in of Z travel raise throughput on heavy parts.