Wardjet R-Series Rotary Waterjet Cutting System
This model was not found in Wardjet's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-06 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Table Size
Accuracy
cutting envelope options
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The WARDJet R-Series Rotary Waterjet Cutting System is a 5-axis abrasive waterjet built around a rotary head that tilts ±90 degrees on the A-axis and turns 360 degrees continuously on the C-axis. WARDJet's own model pages no longer carry it, so what follows rests on the listed figures alone.
The head is the reason to consider this machine. A tilt of ±90 degrees lets the jet lie horizontal, so it can reach the sides of a formed or three-dimensional part as well as bevel the edge of flat plate. Continuous C rotation means the head does not have to unwind partway round a contour. The 400 mm Z-axis stroke supports that kind of work, since the head needs height to swing around a part. The control is PC-based with 5-axis CAM integration.
Cutting envelope options run from 1,500×3,000 mm to 2,500×4,000 mm. Maximum operating pressure is 60,000 psi (4,137 bar) from a 50 hp (37 kW) pump, and the maximum cutting depth in steel is listed at 100 mm. A tilted jet passes through more material than the plate thickness, so bevel cuts use up that depth sooner than straight ones.
Positioning accuracy is ±0.08 mm. The abrasive hopper holds 136 kg, and CE and CSA certifications are listed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Envelope Options | 1,500×3,000 mm to 2,500×4,000 mm |
| Z Axis Stroke | 400 mm |
| Rotary Head Tilt | ±90 degrees (A-axis) |
| Rotary Head Rotation | 360 degrees continuous (C-axis) |
| Max Operating Pressure | 60,000 psi (4,137 bar) |
| Pump Power | 50 hp (37 kW) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.08 mm |
| Max Cutting Depth Steel | 100 mm |
| Abrasive Hopper Capacity | 136 kg |
| CNC Control | PC-based with 5-axis CAM integration |
| Certifications | CE, CSA |
| X-Axis Travel | 80.0 |
| Y-Axis Travel | 157.2 |
| Z-Axis Travel | 12.0 |
| Table Size | 6.7 W x 13.1 L |
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
- Rotary head tilts ±90 degrees on the A-axis, enough for bevels and for side access on formed parts
- 360 degrees of continuous C-axis rotation, so a contour is followed without the head unwinding
- 400 mm Z-axis stroke gives room for tall or three-dimensional work
- Cutting envelope options from 1,500×3,000 mm to 2,500×4,000 mm
- Abrasive hopper capacity of 136 kg
Limitations
- Operating pressure tops out at 60,000 psi (4,137 bar), and only one pump size, 50 hp (37 kW), is listed
- Maximum cutting depth in steel is 100 mm, and a bevelled cut reaches that limit on thinner plate
- No rapid traverse or repeatability figure is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The rotary head tilts ±90 degrees on the A-axis and rotates 360 degrees continuously on the C-axis. In practice that means the jet can be laid over to horizontal in any direction and can keep turning around a part without stopping to reverse.
02
Cutting envelope options from 1,500×3,000 mm to 2,500×4,000 mm, with a Z-axis stroke of 400 mm. Because the series was built in more than one size, read the envelope of a particular machine from its own documentation.
03
The listed maximum cutting depth in steel is 100 mm. That figure is the length of the cut through the material, so on a bevel the plate itself must be thinner than 100 mm for the jet to get through.
04
The listed figures give a 50 hp (37 kW) pump at a maximum operating pressure of 60,000 psi (4,137 bar). The abrasive hopper holds 136 kg, which sets how long the machine runs between refills on long 5-axis programs.
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