Flex Machine Tools FL-1004
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Repeatability
cutting system
ballbar circularity
How much does the Flex Machine Tools FL-1004 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Flex Machine Tools FL-1004 is an abrasive waterjet with a long, narrow cutting envelope: 120″ of X travel, 48″ of Y and 10″ of Z. X is two and a half times Y, a shape that takes a 48″-wide sheet lengthwise and lets a nest run down its length in one setup.
Two siblings bracket it. The FL-0404 shares the 48″ of Y and the 10″ of Z but stops at 48″ of X, so long stock has to be cut or repositioned on that machine. The F-1065 shares the 120″ of X and widens Y to 78″, with 12″ of Z. Between the FL-1004 and the F-1065 the question is simply whether the material is ever wider than 48″.
Cutting is by a 30 HP pump rated at 60,000 PSI through a fixed conventional cutting head, which cuts square to the sheet. Long nests use abrasive steadily. The standard bulk hopper holds 500 lb on continuous fill, and Flex lists a 2500 lb continuous-fill hopper as an option for shops that would otherwise be refilling in the middle of a sheet.
Maximum traverse speed is 600 in/min, which matters more here than on a short machine because the head has 120″ to cross between parts at opposite ends of a nest. Repeatability is 0.001 in and ballbar circularity is listed as less than 0.003 in. A 22″ touch screen HMI sits on a roll-around control, so the operator can bring it to whichever end of the travel is being loaded, and a hand pendant is included. Slats are galvanized steel and the supply is 3-phase, 480V.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 120″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 48″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 10″ |
| 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 |
Specifications sourced from flexmachinetools.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 120″ of X travel on 48″ of Y, so a 48″-wide sheet can be cut along its length in one setup
- 30 HP pump rated at 60,000 PSI feeding a fixed conventional cutting head
- 600 in/min maximum traverse speed for moves along the 120″ axis
- The 22″ touch screen HMI is on a roll-around control that can be moved to where the operator is loading; a hand pendant is also listed
- Repeatability of 0.001 in; ballbar circularity listed as less than 0.003 in
Limitations
- Y travel is 48″; material wider than that needs the 78″ of Y on the F-1065
- Z travel is 10″, against 12″ on the F-1065 and FLX-1365
- Only a fixed conventional cutting head is in the table for this model
- The 2500 lb continuous-fill abrasive hopper is an option; 500 lb is standard
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The cutting travel is 120″ in X by 48″ in Y, with 10″ of Z. A sheet 48″ wide and up to 120″ long is within reach of the head in one setup. Flex's table gives travels, not table dimensions or load capacity, so check those if the plate is heavy or oversize.
02
Both have 120″ of X travel. The F-1065 has 78″ of Y and 12″ of Z, where the FL-1004 has 48″ of Y and 10″ of Z. If the material is never wider than 48″, the FL-1004 covers it; wider plate needs the F-1065.
03
Maximum traverse speed is 600 in/min. That is the rate at which the head repositions between cuts along the 120″ and 48″ axes. It is not a cutting speed: cutting rate depends on the material and its thickness, and the table gives no figure for it.
04
The standard bulk hopper is 500 lb on continuous fill and the option is 2500 lb on continuous fill. A machine with 120″ of X is often run on long nests, where abrasive use is steady for the whole sheet. If the 500 lb hopper would need refilling during a shift, the larger one keeps the machine cutting.
05
3-phase, 480V. The table lists a 30 HP pump rated at 60,000 PSI but does not state the full-load current, so get the installation drawing from Flex before sizing the breaker and cable.
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