AKS Cutting Systems CNC Waterjet Cutting

AKS Cutting Systems water-kut X2

Q: How much does the AKS Cutting Systems water-kut X2 cost?

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Specs verified 2026-10-05 · akscutting.com Updated 2026-10-05

AKS Cutting Systems water-kut X2 waterjet

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Key Specifications

Rapid Traverse

1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)

motion accuracy

+/- 0.003 in per 3 ft of motion (+/- 0.08 mm per 914 mm)

max cut width

Up to 6 ft (1.83 m)

max cut length

Up to 12 ft (3.66 m)

table sizes

5 ft x 5 ft, 5 ft x 10 ft and 6 ft x 12 ft

z axis travel

9.8 in (249 mm) programmable ball screw

How much does the AKS Cutting Systems water-kut X2 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the AKS Cutting Systems water-kut X2 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The AKS water-kut X2 is the entry model of the company's three abrasive waterjets, and the only one built as a unitized, one-piece frame. It cuts up to 6 ft (1.83 m) wide and up to 12 ft (3.66 m) long, in table sizes of 5 ft x 5 ft, 5 ft x 10 ft and 6 ft x 12 ft, with a travel speed of 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) and motion accuracy of +/- 0.003 in per 3 ft.

Both horizontal axes are driven by helical rack and pinion: dual synchronized drives on X and a single drive on the Y-axis bridge. That is the plasma-table recipe applied to a waterjet, and it explains why the X2 is the fastest-travelling of the three. The Z axis is a programmable ball screw with 9.8 in (249 mm) of travel. Absolute encoders mean the machine does not have to be homed at each power-up.

According to the brochure the X2 comes standard with a KMT TRILINE direct drive pump at 55,000 psi (3,792 bar) and can be upgraded to a KMT PRO-3 intensifier at 90,000 psi (6,205 bar). The product page lists eight pump choices in all, from 30 hp (22.4 kW) to 125 hp (93.2 kW). Pump selection has more effect on cutting speed than anything in the motion system, so it deserves most of the attention in a quotation.

The cutting table carries a full plate up to 6 in (152 mm) thick. Abrasive is fed from a 670 lb (304 kg) bulk hopper to an adjustable mini-hopper on the bridge. Control is a Mitsubishi M80W industrial CNC with a 19 in (483 mm) color touch screen, programmed through a Metamation software package with CAM and automatic true shape nesting.

Several items that are standard on the larger models are options here: the automatic touch probe, the collision sensor, submerged cutting with water level raise and lower, the laser pointer, the garnet removal system and the closed-loop water recycling system.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Motion Accuracy	+/- 0.003 in per 3 ft of motion (+/- 0.08 mm per 914 mm)
Rapid Traverse Rate	1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)
Max Cut Width	Up to 6 ft (1.83 m)
Max Cut Length	Up to 12 ft (3.66 m)
Table Sizes	5 ft x 5 ft, 5 ft x 10 ft and 6 ft x 12 ft
Z Axis Travel	9.8 in (249 mm) programmable ball screw
Table Plate Capacity	6 in (152 mm) thick full plate load capacity
X Axis Drive	Dual synchronized helical rack and pinion drives on both sides
Y Axis Drive	Single bridge helical rack and pinion drive
Standard Pump	KMT TRILINE direct drive, 55,000 psi (3,792 bar)
Pump Pressure Max	90,000 psi (6,205 bar) with optional KMT PRO-3 intensifier
Pump Options	KMT NEO intensifier, 60,000 psi, 30 hp (22.4 kW) or 50 hp (37.3 kW); KMT Pro intensifier, 90,000 psi, 50 hp (37.3 kW), 60 hp (44.7 kW) or 125 hp (93.2 kW); KMT SL-VI intensifier, 60,000 psi, 50 hp (37.3 kW) or 100 hp (74.6 kW); KMT Tri-Line direct drive, 55,000 psi, 30 hp (22.4 kW)
Abrasive Hopper	670 lb (304 kg) bulk feeder hopper with low abrasive sensor
CNC Control	Mitsubishi M80W industrial CNC controller
Operator Screen	19 in (483 mm) color touch screen
Software	Metamation programming software with CAM and auto true shape nesting

Specifications sourced from akscutting.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Travel speed of 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min), faster than the 800 ipm (20.3 m/min) of the water-kut X3
Unitized one-piece frame with a table rated for a 6 in (152 mm) thick full plate
Pump choices from a 55,000 psi (3,792 bar) direct drive up to a 90,000 psi (6,205 bar) intensifier
670 lb (304 kg) bulk abrasive hopper with a low abrasive sensor
Mitsubishi M80W industrial CNC with a 19 in (483 mm) color touch screen
Absolute encoders, so no homing at power-up

Limitations

Largest table is 6 ft x 12 ft; the water-kut X3 goes to 8 ft x 20 ft
Automatic touch probe, collision sensor, laser pointer and submerged cutting are options on this model
The standard pump is the 55,000 psi (3,792 bar) direct drive unit; 90,000 psi (6,205 bar) is an upgrade
No taper control system appears in the X2 accessory list, unlike the two larger models

Best For

First-time waterjet buyers, the audience AKS names for it Plate and sheet up to 6 ft x 12 ft Mixed materials: the brochure lists metals, stone, plastic, rubber and foam Shops that want to start at 55,000 psi (3,792 bar) and upgrade the pump later

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What pump does the AKS water-kut X2 come with?

The brochure says the X2 comes standard with a KMT TRILINE direct drive pump at 55,000 psi (3,792 bar) and can be upgraded to the KMT PRO-3 intensifier at 90,000 psi (6,205 bar). The product page's pump table also lists KMT NEO and SL-VI intensifiers at 60,000 psi, in sizes from 30 hp (22.4 kW) to 100 hp (74.6 kW).

02 What sizes is the water-kut X2 available in?

The product page lists 5 ft x 5 ft, 5 ft x 10 ft and 6 ft x 12 ft. Maximum cut width is up to 6 ft (1.83 m) and maximum cut length up to 12 ft (3.66 m). AKS's brochure states that both of the larger sizes use the same chassis, drives and features.

03 How does the water-kut X2 differ from the water-kut X3?

The X2 is a unitized bridge machine with a travel speed of 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) and tables up to 6 ft x 12 ft. The water-kut X3 is a 3-sided open cantilever design listed at 800 ipm (20.3 m/min) with tables up to 8 ft x 20 ft. Both are listed at +/- 0.003 in per 3 ft motion accuracy.

04 What control does the water-kut X2 use?

A Mitsubishi M80W industrial CNC controller from the M8 Series, with a 19 in (483 mm) color touch screen operator console and Mitsubishi servo motors and drives on the X, Y and Z axes. Programming and nesting are done in a Metamation software package.

05 How much Z travel does the water-kut X2 have?

The Z axis is a programmable ball screw with 9.8 in (249 mm) of travel. The table is rated for a full plate up to 6 in (152 mm) thick. An automatic touch probe, which keeps the nozzle stand-off consistent on warped material, is an option on this model.