CMS Antares CNC Waterjet Cutting System

$120,000 – $400,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Table Size

2000x1000 mm to 6000x3000 mm

Pump Options

Resato or KMT at 60,000–90,000 PSI

5-Axis Head

±60° bevel for stone edge profiling

Positioning Accuracy

±0.05 mm

Rapid Traverse

15 m/min

Drive

Precision linear rails, servo drives

Overview

The CMS Antares is a CNC waterjet cutting system from CMS S.p.A. (Costruzioni Meccaniche Simoncini), an Italian manufacturer of CNC machining and cutting systems for stone, composite, and metal processing. CMS is best known in the stone and aerospace composite industries for their combined routing and waterjet machines, and the Antares applies this heritage to a dedicated waterjet platform. The Antares is designed for stone processing shops, architectural fabricators, and composite material manufacturers requiring precise contour cutting without thermal effects. The machine offers table sizes from 2000x1000 mm to 6000x3000 mm, with a 5-axis cutting head capable of ±60° bevel angle for stone countertop edge profiling and composite skin trimming. CMS integrates their proprietary WaterCAM software for part programming, nesting, and machine simulation, with specific functions for stone countertop layouts including sink cutouts, edge treatments, and inlay routing. The machine uses Resato or KMT intensifier pumps at 60,000-90,000 PSI depending on configuration.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	2000x1000 mm to 6000x3000 mm
Pump Options	Resato or KMT at 60,000–90,000 PSI
5-Axis Head	±60° bevel for stone edge profiling
Positioning Accuracy	±0.05 mm
Rapid Traverse	15 m/min
Drive	Precision linear rails, servo drives
Control Software	CMS WaterCAM with stone layout functions
Materials	Stone, composites, metals, glass, ceramics
Cutting Head	Abrasive waterjet with abrasive-off for scoring
Frame	Welded steel gantry with granite composite table option

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

5-axis head with ±60° bevel range specifically for stone edge profiling
WaterCAM stone layout software includes countertop-specific programming tools
CMS expertise in stone and composite applications transfers to waterjet
Multiple pump supplier options (Resato, KMT) for flexibility
Wide table size range from small to 6x3m for large architectural stone pieces

Limitations

CMS less known in North American waterjet market vs OMAX or Flow
WaterCAM is proprietary — limited third-party programming integration
Italian distribution and service less accessible outside Europe
Stone-focused design not optimized for thick structural metal cutting

Best For

Stone countertop fabricators cutting granite, marble, and quartz with edge profiling Architectural stone shops cutting complex inlays, medallions, and mosaic components Composite material manufacturers cutting thin sheet aerospace panels Glass and ceramic fabricators cutting precision architectural shapes

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Can the CMS Antares cut both stone and metal?

Yes. Abrasive waterjet cuts any material. The Antares is optimized for stone with its ±60° bevel head and WaterCAM stone layout functions, but it cuts steel, aluminum, titanium, and composites with equal physical capability.

02 What is the 5-axis head used for on stone countertops?

Stone countertop fabricators use the 5-axis bevel head to cut angled edges (mitered corners, laminated edges, bullnose profiles) in a single waterjet setup, eliminating secondary CNC router edge profiling operations.

03 What pump pressure is recommended for granite cutting?

Granite cutting typically uses 60,000-90,000 PSI at 0.4-0.8 kg/min abrasive flow. Higher pressure reduces striation on polished granite faces. For quartzite and hard natural stones, 87,000-90,000 PSI maximizes cut quality.