WardJet GX-4816

Specs verified 2026-10-06 · wardjet.com Updated 2026-10-06

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Key Specifications

Accuracy

± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis)

Repeatability

± 0.001" per axis (± 0.03 mm per axis)

footprint

60' x 29' (18.29 m x 8.84 m)

cutting area one carriage

50' x 15.8' (15.24 m x 4.83 m)

cutting area two carriages

50' x 13.3' (15.24 m x 4.04 m)

software

Ikuhlu, WARDCAM, IGEMS

How much does the WardJet GX-4816 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the WardJet GX-4816 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The WARDJet GX-4816 is a large format 5-axis waterjet with a one-carriage cutting area of 50' x 15.8' (15.24 m x 4.83 m). It is the largest envelope among the machines WARDJet currently lists.

Size aside, the notable row is accuracy. Over a 50' travel the table still lists ± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis) and repeatability of ± 0.001" per axis (± 0.03 mm per axis). The R-4014, WARDJet's 40' flat-cutting machine, lists ± 0.010" per axis (± 0.25 mm per axis). The GX-4816 is the choice when a very long part also has to be right.

Head count affects the usable width. With one carriage the cutting area is 50' x 15.8' (15.24 m x 4.83 m). With two it is 50' x 13.3' (15.24 m x 4.04 m), a narrower figure, so a job that needs the full width has to be planned for a single head. Up to 4 Z-carriages can be mounted.

X and Y are driven by a helical rack and split pinion, and the Z axis by a ball screw. Speed is 0.01 in/min - 500 in/min based on 230 volts. The installation is a building-scale project: a footprint of 60' x 29' (18.29 m x 8.84 m), a 2200 lb pressurized abrasive hopper, and a gantry supply of 230V, 30 amps, 3 Phase with 80 psi, 2 cfm (5.52 bar, 0.06 cmm) of air. Software is Ikuhlu, WARDCAM or IGEMS. The page states no Z travel and no head tilt range, so ask for both.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Floor Space Required	60' x 29' (18.29 m x 8.84 m)
Cutting Area One Carriage	50' x 15.8' (15.24 m x 4.83 m)
Cutting Area Two Carriages	50' x 13.3' (15.24 m x 4.04 m)
Software	Ikuhlu, WARDCAM, IGEMS
Power Requirement Gantry Only	230V, 30 amps, 3 Phase
Air Requirement	80 psi, 2 cfm (5.52 bar, 0.06 cmm)
Max Z Carriages	4
Bulk Feed Hopper	2200 lb pressurized
Drive Mechanism	Helical rack and split pinion (X & Y). Ball screw driven Z.
Positioning Accuracy	± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis)
Repeatability	± 0.001" per axis (± 0.03 mm per axis)
Speed	0.01 in/min - 500 in/min based on 230 volts (0.25 mm/min - 12700 mm/min based on 230 volts)

Specifications sourced from wardjet.com — verified 2026-10-06

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

50' x 15.8' (15.24 m x 4.83 m) one-carriage cutting area
± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis) accuracy over that travel
Large format 5-axis cutting
Up to 4 Z-carriages and a 2200 lb pressurized hopper

Limitations

Cutting width drops to 13.3' (4.04 m) when two carriages are used
Footprint of 60' x 29' (18.29 m x 8.84 m)
No Z travel or head tilt range is published
Top speed is 500 in/min on a 50' axis

Best For

Very long parts that need bevels or taper control Long panels and plate up to 50' in one setup Shops that need tight repeatability over a long axis

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How big is the GX-4816?

The one-carriage cutting area is 50' x 15.8' (15.24 m x 4.83 m) and the footprint is 60' x 29' (18.29 m x 8.84 m). With two carriages the cutting area is listed as 50' x 13.3' (15.24 m x 4.04 m).

02 Is the GX-4816 a 5-axis machine?

WARDJet titles it a large format 5-axis waterjet. The spec table does not state the tilt range of the head or the Z travel, so those need to be confirmed for the bevel angles and part heights you plan to cut.

03 How does the GX-4816 compare with the GCM?

The GCM has a 30' x 14.1' (9.14 m x 4.29 m) cutting area and adds a milling head. The GX-4816 is longer and wider at 50' x 15.8' (15.24 m x 4.83 m). Drive type, accuracy, the 4 Z-carriage limit and the 2200 lb pressurized hopper are the same in both tables.

04 What accuracy does the GX-4816 list?

Linear positional accuracy of ± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis) and repeatability of ± 0.001" per axis (± 0.03 mm per axis), with a helical rack and split pinion on X and Y and a ball screw on Z.