Flow Mach 500 1020

Est. $140,000 - $220,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · flowwaterjet.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

Z Travel

12 in, 24 in (305 mm, 610 mm)

Rapid Traverse

700 in/min (17.8 m/min)

Accuracy

± 0.0005 in (± 0.0127 mm)

Repeatability

± 0.0008 in (± 0.02 mm)

pump pressure

Up to 94,000 psi (6,480 bar) HyperPressure

cutting speed

Up to 500 in/min (12,700 mm/min) rapid; material-dependent cutting feed

How much does the Flow Mach 500 1020 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$140,000 - $220,000

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 500 1020 is a waterjet cutting table listed with positioning accuracy of ± 0.0005 in (± 0.0127 mm), repeatability of ± 0.0008 in (± 0.02 mm) and pump pressure of up to 94,000 psi (6,480 bar) HyperPressure.

Material capacity is given as up to 12" (305 mm), material-dependent, and Z travel as 12 in or 24 in (305 mm or 610 mm). The shorter Z equals the thickness limit, so a shop that intends to cut near 12" should take the 24 in travel to keep working height above the plate. Acceleration is 0.1 g and ballbar circularity is ± 0.0025 in (± 0.0635 mm).

One thing is missing from Flow's figures for this configuration: a work envelope. The sizes Flow lists for the Mach 500 are 2020, 3020, 3060, 4020 and 4080, so the bed dimensions of this variant need to be confirmed. Cutting feed is described only as material-dependent. Read this page for the accuracy and pressure data of the variant, and get the envelope from Flow before planning a layout.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pump Pressure	Up to 94,000 psi (6,480 bar) HyperPressure
Cutting Speed	Up to 500 in/min (12,700 mm/min) rapid; material-dependent cutting feed
Positioning Accuracy	± 0.0005 in (± 0.0127 mm)
Max Material Thickness	Up to 12" (305 mm) material-dependent
Rapid Traverse Rate	700 in/min (17.8 m/min)
Repeatability	± 0.0008 in (± 0.02 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	12 in, 24 in (305 mm, 610 mm)
Acceleration	0.1 g
Ballbar Circularity	± 0.0025 in (± 0.0635 mm)

Specifications sourced from flowwaterjet.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Positioning accuracy of ± 0.0005 in (± 0.0127 mm) and repeatability of ± 0.0008 in (± 0.02 mm)
Pump pressure up to 94,000 psi (6,480 bar) HyperPressure
Z travel of 12 in or 24 in (305 mm or 610 mm)
Material thickness up to 12" (305 mm), material-dependent

Limitations

No work envelope is listed for this variant, so table dimensions must be confirmed with Flow
The 12" (305 mm) thickness figure is material-dependent and equals the shorter Z travel, leaving no height in reserve on the 12 in version
Cutting feed is given only as material-dependent

Best For

Close-tolerance waterjet parts within ± 0.0005 in (± 0.0127 mm) Thick material up to 12" (305 mm), depending on the material Cutting at up to 94,000 psi (6,480 bar) HyperPressure

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How thick can the Mach 500 1020 cut?

Flow gives up to 12" (305 mm), material-dependent. Z travel is 12 in or 24 in (305 mm or 610 mm), and the shorter option is the same height as the thickness limit, so thick work calls for the 24 in travel.

02 How accurate is the Mach 500 1020?

Positioning accuracy is ± 0.0005 in (± 0.0127 mm), repeatability is ± 0.0008 in (± 0.02 mm) and ballbar circularity is ± 0.0025 in (± 0.0635 mm). Acceleration is listed at 0.1 g.

03 What is the table size of the Mach 500 1020?

Flow's figures for this variant do not state a work envelope. The sizes listed for the Mach 500 are 2020, 3020, 3060, 4020 and 4080, with envelopes from 6'-6" × 6'-6" (2 m × 2 m) upward, so ask Flow for the cutting area of this configuration in writing.