Machine Comparison
Flow Mach 200s vs Flow Mach 300
Flow International vs Flow International · CNC Waterjet
Summary
The Flow Mach 200s and Flow Mach 300 are mid-range Flow waterjets that trade speed against precision. The Mach 200s is aimed at shops running waterjet as a primary process on full-size sheet stock. The Mach 300 is aimed at production shops that need tighter tolerances, with options such as 5-axis bevel cutting and dual heads.
The Mach 200s is the faster machine, with 1,250 in/min (31.75 m/min) rapids against 472 in/min (11.9 m/min). The Mach 300 lists ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) positioning accuracy against ± 0.004 in (± 0.1 mm), ± 0.001 in repeatability, and 12 in (305 mm) of Z travel against 8 in (203 mm).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Flow Mach 200s | Flow Mach 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Axis Travel | 8 in (203 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,250 in/min (31.75 m/min) ▲ | 472 in/min (11.9 m/min) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.004 in (± 0.1 mm) | ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) ▲ |
| Repeatability | ± 0.002 in/min (± 0.05 mm/m) | ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) ▲ |
Advantages
Flow Mach 200s
- 1,250 in/min (31.75 m/min) rapid traverse against 472 in/min (11.9 m/min)
- Aimed at full-size sheet stock and waterjet as a primary process
Flow Mach 300
- ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) positioning accuracy against ± 0.004 in (± 0.1 mm)
- 12 in (305 mm) of Z travel against 8 in (203 mm)
- ± 0.001 in (± 0.025 mm) listed repeatability, with 5-axis bevel and dual-head options
Verdict
Choose by tolerance. The Mach 200s suits fabricators and stone shops cutting full sheets where 1,250 in/min rapids matter more than the last thousandth. The Mach 300 suits contract and aerospace shops holding tighter tolerances, cutting thicker stock with 12 in of Z travel, or needing bevel cuts for weld prep.