Flow Dynamic Waterjet XL
Key Specifications
Repeatability
cutting head
head tilt range
table size options
operating pressure
positional accuracy
How much does the Flow Dynamic Waterjet XL cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc waterjet cutting in this class — not a quote from Flow International. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Flow Dynamic Waterjet XL is a 5-axis waterjet cutting system built around the Flow Dynamic Waterjet head, which tilts up to 60 degrees from vertical. The listed figures give table sizes up to 4,000 x 8,000 mm (157 x 315 in), a standard operating pressure of 60,000 psi (4,137 bar) and a HyperPressure option at 87,000–94,000 psi.
The tilting head does two jobs. For bevel work it cuts compound angle geometry in a single setup, so an edge that needs a chamfer or weld preparation does not go to a second operation. For straight-walled parts, Active Tolerance Control (ATC) is listed as real-time dynamic taper compensation: the head leans as it cuts so that the taper a waterjet stream naturally leaves falls on the scrap side.
Positional accuracy is listed at ±0.025 mm (±0.001 in) and repeatability at ±0.013 mm (±0.0005 in), on a steel gantry with proprietary linear drives. Up to 4 cutting heads is a listed option, and the software is FlowXpert CAD/CAM with SmartStream motion control. The only electrical supply given is 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz.
Several things a buyer needs are absent from the listed figures: Z travel, traverse rate, pump power and any table size other than the 4,000 x 8,000 mm maximum. Ask for those against the exact configuration on offer.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Head | Flow Dynamic Waterjet with Active Tolerance Control (ATC) |
| Head Tilt Range | Up to 60 degrees from vertical |
| Table Size Options | Up to 4,000 x 8,000 mm (157 x 315 in) |
| Operating Pressure | 60,000 psi (4,137 bar) standard; 87,000–94,000 psi HyperPressure option |
| Positional Accuracy | ±0.025 mm (±0.001 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.013 mm (±0.0005 in) |
| 5 Axis Bevel Capability | Yes — compound angle geometry in single setup |
| Taper Compensation | Active Tolerance Control (ATC) — real-time dynamic |
| Control Software | FlowXpert CAD/CAM + SmartStream motion control |
| Multi Head Option | Up to 4 cutting heads |
| Drive System | Proprietary linear drives, steel gantry |
| Power Requirements | 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Head tilts up to 60 degrees from vertical for compound angle bevels in a single setup
- Active Tolerance Control (ATC) is listed as real-time dynamic taper compensation
- Listed positional accuracy of ±0.025 mm (±0.001 in) and repeatability of ±0.013 mm (±0.0005 in)
- Table sizes up to 4,000 x 8,000 mm (157 x 315 in), with up to 4 cutting heads as a listed option
Limitations
- The 87,000–94,000 psi HyperPressure rating is an option; standard operating pressure is 60,000 psi (4,137 bar)
- No Z travel, traverse rate or pump power appears in the listed figures
- The only power supply listed is 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figure is up to 60 degrees from vertical. With that range the 5-axis head can cut compound angle geometry in a single setup instead of re-fixturing the part for each bevelled edge.
02
Standard operating pressure is listed as 60,000 psi (4,137 bar). A HyperPressure option of 87,000–94,000 psi is also listed. Which of the two a given machine has depends on the pump it was configured with, so check the pump before comparing cutting speeds.
03
It is the taper compensation of the Flow Dynamic Waterjet head, listed as real-time and dynamic. A waterjet stream leaves a slightly tapered kerf; the head tilts while cutting to move that taper off the finished edge and onto the scrap side.
04
Table sizes are listed up to 4,000 x 8,000 mm (157 x 315 in), and up to 4 cutting heads can be fitted as an option. The listed figures do not include Z travel, so the usable height over the table has to be confirmed separately.
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