Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry
Key Specifications
Z Travel
Rapid Traverse
Accuracy
Repeatability
axes
control
How much does the Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc waterjet cutting in this class — not a quote from Jet Edge. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry is a 3-axis waterjet motion system driven by precision ball screws coupled directly to servo motors. Jet Edge lists ±0.001″ linear positional accuracy over 12″ (304 mm) per axis, ±0.001″ bidirectional repeatability and rapid traverse of 500–750 IPM.
The drive is what sets it apart. A ball screw coupled straight to its motor has no belt or gearbox in between, which removes two sources of backlash. The servo motors are AC brushless with absolute encoders, so position is known at power-up without a homing run.
Read the accuracy figures with their conditions attached. The ±0.001″ positional figure applies over 12″ (304 mm) of travel on each axis, not over the full table, and squareness and straightness are given as ±0.003″ from ballbar tests over 24″ (608 mm). A part longer than those spans can accumulate more error, so ask for full-travel figures if the work is large.
Z travel is 12″ (304 mm), with 18″ optional for thicker stock or tall fixtures. The control is Aquavision iQ and programming is done in IGEMS CAD/CAM. No X or Y travel, pump or cutting head is listed for this motion system, so table size and pressure source are settled in the quotation.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Axes | 3-axis |
| CNC Control | Aquavision iQ |
| Programming Software | IGEMS CAD/CAM |
| Z-Axis Travel | 12″ (304 mm) |
| Travel Z Optional | 18″ |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.001″ linear positional accuracy over 12″ (304 mm) per axis |
| Repeatability | ±0.001″ repeatability (bidirectional) |
| Squareness and Straightness | ±0.003″ renishaw ballbar tests of squareness and straightness over 24″ (608 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 500–750 IPM |
| Drive System | Precision ball screws directly coupled to servo motors |
| Servo Motors | Direct-couple, AC brushless servo motors with absolute encoders |
Specifications sourced from jetedgewaterjets.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- ±0.001″ linear positional accuracy over 12″ (304 mm) per axis, with ±0.001″ bidirectional repeatability
- Precision ball screws directly coupled to AC brushless servo motors with absolute encoders
- Rapid traverse of 500–750 IPM
- Z travel of 12″ (304 mm), with 18″ available as an option
Limitations
- 3-axis motion only, so bevel cutting is outside this machine; the X-5 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting System covers that
- Accuracy is stated over 12″ (304 mm) per axis and squareness over 24″ (608 mm), not over full travel
- Jet Edge's table for this model gives no X or Y travel, pump or cutting head
- The 18″ Z travel is an option, not standard
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Jet Edge lists ±0.001″ linear positional accuracy over 12″ (304 mm) per axis and ±0.001″ repeatability, bidirectional. Squareness and straightness are ±0.003″ from ballbar tests over 24″ (608 mm). These describe the motion system, not the cut edge: kerf taper and jet lag depend on the head, pressure and cutting speed.
02
Precision ball screws directly coupled to the servo motors. The motors are direct-couple AC brushless servo motors with absolute encoders. Rapid traverse is listed at 500–750 IPM, and the table does not say which machine sizes get which rate.
03
Standard Z travel is 12″ (304 mm). An 18″ Z travel is listed as optional. Choose by the tallest material plus fixture you expect to load, and leave room under the nozzle for the standoff.
04
The control is Aquavision iQ and the programming software is IGEMS CAD/CAM. The machine is 3-axis. The X-5 Series shares the Aquavision iQ control and the 12″ (304 mm) Z travel, so operators can move between the two.
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