Machine Comparison
Flow Mach 200 vs Flow Mach 200c
Flow International vs Flow International · CNC Waterjet
Summary
The Flow Mach 200 and the Flow Mach 200c are two waterjet cutting systems from the same maker. Flow publishes few comparable figures for this pair, so the table has three rows. Z travel is shared at the top of the range: 8 in (203 mm) on the Flow Mach 200c and 178 - 203 mm (7 - 8 in) on the Flow Mach 200.
On the other two rows the Flow Mach 200c is ahead. It rapids at 500 in/min (12.7 m/min) against 10,160 mm/min (400 ipm), and its repeatability is published as ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) against 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) for the Flow Mach 200.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Flow Mach 200 | Flow Mach 200c |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Axis Travel | 178 - 203 mm (7 - 8 in) | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse | 10,160 mm/min (400 ipm) | 500 in/min (12.7 m/min) ▲ |
| Repeatability | 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) | ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) ▲ |
Advantages
Flow Mach 200
- Suits shops choosing between pure waterjet, abrasive and Pivot+ 3D heads
- Suits general abrasive plate cutting where 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) repeatability is tight enough
Flow Mach 200c
- Faster rapid traverse: 500 in/min (12.7 m/min) against 10,160 mm/min (400 ipm)
- Tighter published repeatability: ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) against 0.038 mm (0.0015 in)
- Suits close-tolerance flat parts, round holes and arcs
Verdict
On the three published rows the Flow Mach 200c leads. Choose it for close-tolerance flat parts, round holes and arcs, where ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) repeatability and 500 in/min (12.7 m/min) rapids count. Choose the Flow Mach 200 for general abrasive plate cutting where 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) is tight enough, or where the choice of pure waterjet, abrasive or Pivot+ 3D heads matters more than positioning speed. Table size and pump figures are not part of this comparison.