Flow International Mach 700
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Key Specifications
Z Travel
Rapid Traverse
Accuracy
Repeatability
work envelope
acceleration
How much does the Flow International Mach 700 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 Mach 700 is Flow's large-format waterjet, built in five work envelopes from the 4080 at 13'-1" × 26'-2" (4 m × 8 m) to the 50240 at 16'-4" × 78'-9" (5 m × 24 m), with a rapid traverse of 1,417 in/min (36 m/min).
There are two bridge widths. The 4080, 40150 and 40240 are 13'-1" wide, and the 5080 and 50240 are 16'-4" wide. Lengths are 26'-2", 49'-2" and 78'-9". A bed that long is normally worked in zones, cutting at one end while plate is loaded or parts are picked at the other, and that is where traverse speed pays back. The Mach 500 lists 700 in/min (17.8 m/min), about half the Mach 700 figure.
Accuracy is specified more loosely over these spans. Flow lists positioning accuracy of ± 0.0015 in (± 0.038 mm), repeatability of ± 0.001 in (± 0.03 mm) and ballbar circularity of ± 0.0025 in (± 0.064 mm), with 0.1 g acceleration. Z travel is 12 in or 24 in (305 mm or 610 mm).
Flow's table gives no pump, cutting head or weight data for the Mach 700. On a machine this size the foundation and utilities are a large part of the project, so ask for those details with the quotation.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 1,417 in/min (36 m/min) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.0015 in (± 0.038 mm) |
| Repeatability | ± 0.001 in (± 0.03 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 12 in, 24 in (305 mm, 610 mm) |
| Work Envelope | Mach 700 4080: 13'-1" × 26'-2" Mach 700 40150: 13'-1" × 49'-2" Mach 700 40240: 13'-1" × 78'-9" Mach 700 5080: 16'-4" × 26'-2" Mach 700 50240: 16'-4" × 78'-9" (Mach 700 4080: 4 m × 8 mMach 700 40150: 4 m × 15 mMach 700 40240: 4 m × 24 mMach 700 5080: 5 m × 8 mMach 700 50240: 5 m × 24 m) |
| Acceleration | 0.1 g |
| Ballbar Circularity | ± 0.0025 in (± 0.064 mm) |
Specifications sourced from flowwaterjet.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Work envelopes up to 16'-4" × 78'-9" (5 m × 24 m) in the 50240
- Rapid traverse of 1,417 in/min (36 m/min)
- Z travel of 12 in or 24 in (305 mm or 610 mm)
- Repeatability of ± 0.001 in (± 0.03 mm) on a large-format bed
Limitations
- The smallest envelope is the 4080 at 13'-1" × 26'-2" (4 m × 8 m), so the machine needs a long bay
- Positioning accuracy of ± 0.0015 in (± 0.038 mm) is wider than the ± 0.0005 in (± 0.0127 mm) listed for the Mach 500
- No pump pressure, pump power or machine weight is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Five: the 4080 at 13'-1" × 26'-2" (4 m × 8 m), the 40150 at 13'-1" × 49'-2" (4 m × 15 m), the 40240 at 13'-1" × 78'-9" (4 m × 24 m), the 5080 at 16'-4" × 26'-2" (5 m × 8 m) and the 50240 at 16'-4" × 78'-9" (5 m × 24 m).
02
Rapid traverse is 1,417 in/min (36 m/min) with 0.1 g acceleration. For comparison the Mach 500 lists 700 in/min (17.8 m/min). The higher rate matters on long beds, where the head travels a long way between nests or working zones.
03
Flow lists positioning accuracy of ± 0.0015 in (± 0.038 mm), repeatability of ± 0.001 in (± 0.03 mm) and ballbar circularity of ± 0.0025 in (± 0.064 mm). These are motion figures for the machine; edge quality also depends on the pump, head and material.
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