WardJet J-Series CNC Waterjet Cutting System
Key Specifications
Accuracy
cutting area options
z axis travel
max rapid traverse
drive system
compatible pump pressure
How much does the WardJet J-Series CNC Waterjet Cutting System cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc waterjet cutting in this class — not a quote from WardJet. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The WARDJet J-Series CNC Waterjet Cutting System is a compact abrasive waterjet family, listed in configurations from approx. 1,500x1,000 mm to 2,500x1,500 mm. The listed figures describe the series as a whole, not a single build, and they have not been checked against a specification table from the maker.
That matters most for two rows. The drive is listed as ballscrew or rack-and-pinion with servo motors, and Z travel as 150 mm (typical). Both can vary by configuration. Establish which drive a quoted machine has, and get its Z travel in writing, before assuming a fixture or a thick part will clear the nozzle.
The motion figures are a positioning accuracy of ± 0.1 mm and a maximum rapid traverse of 7,500 mm/min. With the largest configuration listed at approx. 2,500x1,500 mm, the rapid rate is rarely the bottleneck. The accuracy figure suits profile cutting of blanks that get finished elsewhere, less so parts that must leave the table at tight tolerance.
The table is a steel water basin with sacrificial slat support. Pump compatibility is listed up to 60,000 psi (4,137 bar), with a recommended intensifier range of 30–60 hp (22–45 kW), and the abrasive is garnet in mesh 80 or 120. Programming runs through the WARD CNC control with DXF import and nesting. Origin is listed as Tallmadge, Ohio, USA.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Area Options | Configurations from approx. 1,500x1,000 mm to 2,500x1,500 mm |
| Z Axis Travel | 150 mm (typical) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.1 mm |
| Max Rapid Traverse | 7,500 mm/min |
| Drive System | Ballscrew or rack-and-pinion, servo motors |
| Compatible Pump Pressure | Up to 60,000 psi (4,137 bar) |
| Recommended Pump Range | 30–60 hp (22–45 kW) intensifier |
| Abrasive Type | Garnet, mesh 80 or 120 |
| Control System | WardJet WARD CNC with DXF import and nesting |
| Table Construction | Steel water basin with sacrificial slat support |
| Origin | Tallmadge, Ohio, USA |
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
- Listed in configurations from approx. 1,500x1,000 mm to 2,500x1,500 mm, so there is a size for small-plate work
- WARD CNC control with DXF import and nesting
- Compatible with pump pressure up to 60,000 psi (4,137 bar); the recommended pump is a 30–60 hp (22–45 kW) intensifier
- Runs garnet in mesh 80 or 120, a choice between faster cutting and a finer edge
- Steel water basin with sacrificial slat support
Limitations
- Z travel is listed as 150 mm (typical), which restricts tall parts and fixtures and may differ between configurations
- Positioning accuracy is ± 0.1 mm, and no repeatability figure is listed
- The drive is listed as ballscrew or rack-and-pinion, so two machines of the series can differ mechanically
- The largest listed configuration is approx. 2,500x1,500 mm
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures give configurations from approx. 1,500x1,000 mm to 2,500x1,500 mm. They do not name the steps in between, so take the cutting area of an individual machine from its quotation or its own documentation.
02
Either. The drive system is listed as ballscrew or rack-and-pinion, with servo motors in both cases. The listed figures do not say which drive goes with which configuration, so ask for it by axis when comparing machines.
03
The recommended range is a 30–60 hp (22–45 kW) intensifier, and the table is compatible with pump pressure up to 60,000 psi (4,137 bar). A pump at the low end of that range cuts the same materials, only more slowly.
04
Z travel is listed as 150 mm (typical). The word typical is a warning that it is not fixed across the series, so confirm it for the machine in question if the work involves tall parts, tube or fixtures that lift the material off the slats.
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