Flex Machine Tools F-1065
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Repeatability
cutting system
ballbar circularity
How much does the Flex Machine Tools F-1065 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Flex Machine Tools F-1065 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 Flex Machine Tools F-1065 is an abrasive waterjet with 120″ of X travel, 78″ of Y and 12″ of Z, driven by a 30 HP pump rated at 60,000 PSI. The standard machine carries a fixed conventional cutting head. The row that defines this model is the list of heads Flex offers in its place.
Three head options are listed. The Tilter Head swings ±45°, which covers bevels and weld preparations on plate. The Flex 5-Axis Head tilts to ±70° and has an infinite C-axis, so it can follow a contour all the way round without stopping to unwind. Two or four auto spacing heads cut the same profile side by side, a way to raise output on nests of identical parts, with the caveat that one 30 HP pump then feeds every nozzle. All three are options, so a quotation should state which head is fitted.
In travel the F-1065 sits between two siblings. The FL-1004 has the same 120″ of X with 48″ of Y and 10″ of Z. The FLX-1365 keeps 78″ of Y and 12″ of Z and stretches X to 156″. Plate wider than the 48″ of the FL-1004 and no longer than 120″ is where this model fits.
Repeatability is listed at 0.001 in, ballbar circularity at under 0.003 in and maximum traverse speed at 600 in/min. Traverse speed is how fast the head repositions between cuts; cutting speed depends on material and thickness and is not in the table. Abrasive comes from a 500 lb continuous-fill bulk hopper, with a 2500 lb continuous-fill hopper optional. Water level control with a 4″ rise is optional too. The work rests on galvanized steel slats, the operator runs the machine from a 22″ touch screen HMI on a roll-around control with a hand pendant, and the supply must be 3-phase, 480V.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 120″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 78″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 12″ |
| Cutting System | Abrasive Cutting System |
| Repeatability | 0.001 in |
| Ballbar Circularity | <0.003 in. |
| Max Traverse Speed | 600 in/min |
| Pump | 30 HP 60,000 PSI Pump |
| Cutting Head | Fixed Conventional Cutting Head |
| Material Support Slats | Galvanized Steel |
| Abrasive Bulk Hopper | 500 lb Continuous Fill (2500lb Continuous Fill opt.) |
| Electrical Requirement | 3-Phase, 480V |
| CNC Control | 22″ Touch Screen HMI & Roll Around Control; Hand Pendant |
| Water Level Control | 4" Rise (opt.) |
| Optional Cutting Heads | Tilter Head (±45°); Flex 5-Axis Head (±70°, Infinite C-Axis); Two (2) or Four (4) Auto Spacing Heads |
Specifications sourced from flexmachinetools.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 120″ × 78″ of X and Y cutting travel with 12″ of Z, against 120″ × 48″ and 10″ on the FL-1004
- Optional Tilter Head with ±45° of tilt for bevel cutting
- Optional Flex 5-Axis Head with ±70° of tilt and an infinite C-axis
- Two or four auto spacing heads are listed as an option for cutting identical parts in parallel
- 30 HP pump rated at 60,000 PSI, with repeatability of 0.001 in and ballbar circularity under 0.003 in
- 500 lb continuous-fill abrasive hopper as standard; a 2500 lb continuous-fill hopper is optional
Limitations
- The standard head is a fixed conventional cutting head; the tilter, 5-axis and auto spacing heads are all options
- Water level control (4″ rise) is listed as an option, not as part of the base machine
- X travel ends at 120″; longer plate needs the 156″ of X on the FLX-1365
- Needs a 3-phase, 480V supply, and the table lists no other voltage
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The standard head is a fixed conventional cutting head. Flex lists three options: a Tilter Head with ±45° of tilt, the Flex 5-Axis Head with ±70° of tilt and an infinite C-axis, and two or four auto spacing heads that cut the same profile in parallel. Confirm which head is on the machine being quoted, because all three alternatives are options.
02
It sits between them. The FL-1004 has the same 120″ of X travel as the F-1065 but 48″ of Y and 10″ of Z. The FLX-1365 has the same 78″ of Y and 12″ of Z as the F-1065 and 156″ of X. All three are run from a 22″ touch screen HMI on a roll-around control with a hand pendant.
03
Not as standard. The table lists water level control with a 4″ rise as an option. If cutting with the water raised over the work matters to you, for example to hold down noise and spray, it needs to be specified when the machine is ordered.
04
The pump is a 30 HP unit rated at 60,000 PSI, and the cutting system is abrasive. Abrasive is fed from a 500 lb continuous-fill bulk hopper; a 2500 lb continuous-fill hopper is the listed option. The machine needs a 3-phase, 480V electrical supply.
05
Flex lists repeatability of 0.001 in and ballbar circularity of less than 0.003 in, with a maximum traverse speed of 600 in/min. These are motion figures for the machine. The table does not give a cut-edge tolerance, which also depends on the material, the thickness and the head in use.
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