CMS Active Gantry Waterjet

$250,000 - $500,000 Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Work Area

Up to 6000 x 3000 mm (standard), extendable

Cutting Axes

5-axis (X, Y, Z + A, B tilt)

Pump Interface

KMT or Hypertherm HPWJ 60K/90K PSI

Max Cutting Thickness

200 mm steel

Positioning Accuracy

±0.05 mm

Rapid Traverse

40 m/min

Overview

The CMS Active Gantry waterjet system is engineered for heavy-duty 5-axis cutting of large-format components in aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. CMS builds this machine with a reinforced granite-polymer composite base for exceptional thermal and mechanical stability. The overhead gantry design allows unlimited workpiece length with the table extension option, handling plates up to 6x3m as standard. The KMT or Hypertherm HPWJ pump interface accommodates both 60K and 90K PSI pump options. CMS integrates its own Osyk motion controller with full 5-axis interpolation, enabling complex aerospace rib and spar profiles in titanium and carbon fiber laminates. Automatic abrasive level monitoring and refill ensures unattended overnight runs. The Active Gantry is often specified alongside CMS composite machining centers for complete composite part processing.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Work Area	Up to 6000 x 3000 mm (standard), extendable
Cutting Axes	5-axis (X, Y, Z + A, B tilt)
Pump Interface	KMT or Hypertherm HPWJ 60K/90K PSI
Max Cutting Thickness	200 mm steel
Positioning Accuracy	±0.05 mm
Rapid Traverse	40 m/min
Abrasive System	Automatic bulk feed
Control	CMS Osyk / Siemens 840D option
Base	Granite-polymer composite

Specifications sourced from scmgroup.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Granite-polymer composite base for thermal stability in long-run production
Unlimited table length extension capability
Interfaces with KMT or Hypertherm 90K PSI pumps
5-axis standard with full Siemens 840D option
Integrated with CMS composite machining ecosystem

Limitations

High entry price for large-format configuration
CMS primary market is Europe — North American support varies by region
Large footprint requires purpose-built facility with crane access

Best For

Aerospace and energy sector manufacturers cutting large titanium, Inconel, and carbon fiber composite panels requiring 5-axis contour cutting and high volumetric accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What pump systems are compatible with the CMS Active Gantry?

The Active Gantry interfaces with both KMT Streamline and Hypertherm HPWJ pump families at 60,000 PSI or 90,000 PSI. The machine is designed pump-agnostic to allow customers to select their preferred pump brand.

02 Can the table be extended beyond the standard 6x3m?

Yes. The Active Gantry gantry design allows the work table to be extended with bolt-on sections. Custom configurations up to 12m+ length are available for cutting large aircraft skins or wind turbine blade tooling.