Flow Mach 4 3020
Key Specifications
Table Size
Accuracy
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis stroke
drive system
How much does the Flow Mach 4 3020 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc waterjet cutting in this class — not a quote from Flow. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Flow Mach 4 3020 is an abrasive waterjet with a 3,000 x 2,000 mm (118 x 78.7 in / 9.8 x 6.6 ft) table, 3,200 mm (126 in) of X travel and 2,150 mm (84.6 in) of Y travel. Both travels in the listed figures are larger than the table, so the head can reach every edge of a full 3,000 x 2,000 mm sheet.
Two pump options are listed: 50 HP at 60,000 psi, or 100 HP at 87,000 psi. That is the main choice on this machine, because the listed thickness capacities do not say which pump they assume. They are 75 mm (3 in) in mild steel as a production cut and 100 mm as a severance cut, 75 mm (3 in) in stainless, and 200 mm (7.9 in) in stone. Z stroke is 240 mm (9.4 in), so the stone figure uses most of the vertical travel. That stroke sits between the 8 in (203 mm) of the Mach 200c and the 12 in (305 mm) of the Mach 300.
The axes run on servo drives with linear encoder feedback, with a listed positioning accuracy of ±0.076 mm and a 25 m/min rapid. Abrasive is metered by the Flow Paser 4 system, which has a programmable abrasive flow rate. Dynamic XD, a 5-axis head with ±9 degree taper compensation, is an option and not part of the base machine. A buyer who needs square edges on thick plate should confirm it is in the configuration. FlowMaster CAM software is included.
For installation, the listed weight is 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) and the supply is 380–480 VAC 3-phase at 50/60 Hz.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 3,000 x 2,000 mm (118 x 78.7 in / 9.8 x 6.6 ft) |
| X Axis Travel | 3,200 mm (126 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,150 mm (84.6 in) |
| Z Axis Stroke | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Drive System | Servo with linear encoder feedback |
| Pump Options | Flow HyPrecision 50 HP (60,000 psi) or 100 HP (87,000 psi) |
| Abrasive System | Flow Paser 4 (programmable abrasive flow rate) |
| Max Mild Steel Thickness | 75 mm (3 in) production; 100 mm severance |
| Max Stainless Thickness | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Max Stone Thickness | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Dynamic Xd | Optional (±9 degree taper compensation, 5-axis head) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.076 mm |
| Cutting Speed Rapid | 25 m/min |
| Software | FlowMaster CAM (included) |
| Machine Weight | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) |
| Electrical | 380–480 VAC 3-phase 50/60 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
- X travel of 3,200 mm (126 in) and Y travel of 2,150 mm (84.6 in), both larger than the 3,000 x 2,000 mm table
- Two pump options are listed: 50 HP at 60,000 psi or 100 HP at 87,000 psi
- Servo drives with linear encoder feedback and a listed positioning accuracy of ±0.076 mm
- Flow Paser 4 abrasive system with a programmable abrasive flow rate
- FlowMaster CAM software is included with the machine
Limitations
- Dynamic XD (5-axis head, ±9 degree taper compensation) is optional, so the base machine has no taper compensation listed
- Mild steel and stainless capacity is listed at 75 mm (3 in); the 100 mm figure for mild steel is a severance cut, not a production cut
- Z stroke of 240 mm (9.4 in) is shorter than the 12 in (305 mm) of the Mach 300
- At 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) and 380–480 VAC 3-phase, floor loading and supply need checking before delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table is listed at 3,000 x 2,000 mm (118 x 78.7 in / 9.8 x 6.6 ft). X travel is 3,200 mm (126 in) and Y travel is 2,150 mm (84.6 in), so the cutting head travels past the table edges on both axes.
02
Two options: a 50 HP pump at 60,000 psi or a 100 HP pump at 87,000 psi. The listed thickness figures do not state which pump they were taken with, so ask for cutting data on your material with the pump you intend to order.
03
The listed figures are 75 mm (3 in) in mild steel for production cutting and 100 mm for a severance cut, 75 mm (3 in) in stainless, and 200 mm (7.9 in) in stone. The Z stroke is 240 mm (9.4 in), which sets the upper limit on material height under the head.
04
No. Dynamic XD is listed as optional. It is a 5-axis head with ±9 degree taper compensation. Of the other listed items, only FlowMaster CAM software is marked as included; the abrasive system is the Flow Paser 4.
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