WardJet A-0612
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Key Specifications
Accuracy
Repeatability
footprint
cutting area one carriage
z axis travel
software
How much does the WardJet A-0612 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The WARDJet A-0612 is the smaller of the two enclosed A-Series abrasive waterjets, a single-head machine with a 24" x 48" (0.62 m x 1.22 m) cutting area in a 3.8' x 7.6' (1.14 m x 2.31 m) footprint. Z-axis travel is 4" (0.10 m), so it is a machine for plate, sheet and flat blanks rather than tall parts.
What decides whether it fits a room is usually the supply, not the floor space. The motion system runs on 200-240VAC, Single Phase, 20FLA. The pump is listed on its own line: 208-230V or 460V, Three Phase, with amperage that varies by configuration. A lab or small shop with only single-phase service can power the gantry but still has to bring in three-phase for the pump. Air demand is small at 80 psi, 2 cfm (5.52 bar, 0.06 cmm).
Abrasive goes into an 85lb Integrated SmartFeed Hopper on the side of the machine. WARDJet says a full hopper lasts about 120 minutes of continuous cutting, depending on orifice size and abrasive settings, which sets how long the machine can run unattended.
The axes are driven by a helical rack and pinion. Linear positional accuracy is ± 0.003" per 3ft. per axis (± 0.08 mm per 0.92m per axis), repeatability ± 0.002" per axis (± 0.05 mm per axis), and the speed range is 0.01 in/min - 500 in/min (0.25 mm/min - 12,700 mm/min). Software is Move with WARDCAM. Buyers who need a square table should look at the A-1212, which has a 49" x 49" (1.25 m x 1.25 m) cutting area.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floor Space Required | 3.8' x 7.6' (1.14 m x 2.31 m) |
| Cutting Area One Carriage | 24" x 48" (0.62 m x 1.22 m) |
| Z Axis Travel | 4" (0.10 m) |
| Software | Move, WARDCAM |
| Power Requirement | 200-240VAC, Single Phase, 20FLA |
| Pump Power Requirement | 208-230V or 460V, Three Phase (amperage varies by configuration) |
| Air Requirement | 80 psi, 2 cfm (5.52 bar, 0.06 cmm) |
| Max Z Carriages | 1 |
| Bulk Feed Hopper | 85lb Integrated SmartFeed Hopper |
| Drive Mechanism | Helical Rack and Pinion |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.003" per 3ft. per axis (± 0.08 mm per 0.92m per axis) |
| Repeatability | ± 0.002" per axis (± 0.05 mm per axis) |
| Speed | 0.01 in/min - 500 in/min (0.25 mm/min - 12,700 mm/min) |
Specifications sourced from wardjet.com — verified 2026-10-06
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Fits a 3.8' x 7.6' (1.14 m x 2.31 m) footprint with a 24" x 48" (0.62 m x 1.22 m) cutting area
- Gantry runs on 200-240VAC, Single Phase, 20FLA and needs only 80 psi, 2 cfm (5.52 bar, 0.06 cmm) of air
- 85lb Integrated SmartFeed Hopper is built into the side of the machine, good for about 120 minutes of continuous cutting by WARDJet's figure
- Helical rack and pinion drive with ± 0.002" per axis (± 0.05 mm per axis) repeatability
- Cutting enclosure for reduced splash and noise, as WARDJet describes the series
Limitations
- Z-axis travel is 4" (0.10 m), which rules out tall workpieces and thick stacked material
- One Z-carriage is the maximum, so there is no second head for doubling output
- The pump needs its own 208-230V or 460V, Three Phase supply even though the gantry is single-phase
- The air compartment for water level control is listed as optional
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Two supplies. The machine itself is listed at 200-240VAC, Single Phase, 20FLA. The pump is listed separately at 208-230V or 460V, Three Phase, and WARDJet notes that the amperage varies by configuration. Compressed air demand is 80 psi, 2 cfm (5.52 bar, 0.06 cmm).
02
The one-carriage X-Y cutting area is 24" x 48" (0.62 m x 1.22 m) and Z-axis travel is 4" (0.10 m). The whole machine occupies 3.8' x 7.6' (1.14 m x 2.31 m). For larger work in the same series, the A-1212 offers a 49" x 49" (1.25 m x 1.25 m) cutting area.
03
The table lists an 85lb Integrated SmartFeed Hopper. WARDJet states that the integrated hopper holds about 85 pounds of abrasive, enough for about 120 minutes of continuous cutting depending on orifice size and abrasive settings.
04
Linear positional accuracy is listed as ± 0.003" per 3ft. per axis (± 0.08 mm per 0.92m per axis) and repeatability as ± 0.002" per axis (± 0.05 mm per axis). The drive is a helical rack and pinion, and feed can be set anywhere from 0.01 in/min to 500 in/min.
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