WardJet Z-2546

Q: How much does the WardJet Z-2546 cost?

The price estimate for the WardJet Z-2546 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/wardjet-z-2546#price; the request is passed to WardJet or an authorised dealer.

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

10.8' x 20.3' (3.28 m x 6.19 m)

cutting area one carriage

8.2' x 15.1' (2.5 m x 4.6 m)

cutting area two carriages

8.2' x 16.1' (2.5 m x 4.9 m)

software

Ikuhlu, WARDCAM, IGEMS

How much does the WardJet Z-2546 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the WardJet Z-2546 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

WARDJet designed the Z-2546 around multi-head cutting, and the extra length over a standard table is there for a specific purpose: two cutting heads can be parked and the remaining head still reaches the full cutting envelope. The one-carriage cutting area is 8.2' x 15.1' (2.5 m x 4.6 m).

On most gantries a parked head costs travel, because the idle carriage occupies beam that the working head then cannot cross. Here the beam and frame are sized so that the parked positions lie outside the envelope. With two carriages working, the listed cutting area is 8.2' x 16.1' (2.5 m x 4.9 m). The gantry has positions for up to 7 Z-carriages in total.

WARDJet's suggested build is two standard cutting heads plus a 5-Axis Infini Winder head. That combination runs paired production cutting on flat parts, then parks both standard heads and uses the 5-axis head across the whole sheet for bevels or one-off shapes.

The motion system is ball screw driven in all axes, at ± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis) accuracy and ± 0.001" per axis (± 0.03 mm per axis) repeatability. Speed runs from 0.01 in/min to 500 in/min based on 230 volts. Footprint is 10.8' x 20.3' (3.28 m x 6.19 m), and abrasive is held in an 1100 lb pressurized hopper. Software is a choice of Ikuhlu, WARDCAM and IGEMS.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Floor Space Required	10.8' x 20.3' (3.28 m x 6.19 m)
Cutting Area One Carriage	8.2' x 15.1' (2.5 m x 4.6 m)
Cutting Area Two Carriages	8.2' x 16.1' (2.5 m x 4.9 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	7
Bulk Feed Hopper	1100 lb pressurized
Drive Mechanism	Ball screw driven in all axes
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

Two heads can be parked while a third still accesses the full cutting envelope
8.2' x 15.1' (2.5 m x 4.6 m) one-carriage cutting area, 8.2' x 16.1' (2.5 m x 4.9 m) with two
Up to 7 Z-carriages on a ball screw gantry
Suits a mix of standard heads and a 5-Axis Infini Winder head
± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis) positional accuracy

Limitations

Footprint grows to 10.8' x 20.3' (3.28 m x 6.19 m) to make room for parked heads
Top speed is limited to 500 in/min
The 5-Axis head is WARDJet's suggested addition, not a listed standard item
No Z-axis travel figure in the table

Best For

Shops that switch between multi-head production and single-head 5-axis work Sheet up to 8.2' wide cut by two heads at once Bevel cutting across a full sheet without removing heads

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why is the Z-2546 longer than other 2.5 m wide tables?

To park heads. WARDJet states that the Z-2546 was designed with multiple head cutting in mind and that users are able to park two cutting heads and still access the full cutting envelope, which is 8.2' x 15.1' (2.5 m x 4.6 m) with one carriage.

02 What head setup does WARDJet recommend for the Z-2546?

Two standard cutting heads and a 5-Axis Infini Winder cutting head, which WARDJet says covers both production and versatility. The table allows up to 7 Z-carriages, so other arrangements are possible.

03 What are the accuracy and speed of the Z-2546?

Linear positional accuracy is ± 0.003" per axis (± 0.08 mm per axis), repeatability is ± 0.001" per axis (± 0.03 mm per axis), and the speed range is 0.01 in/min - 500 in/min based on 230 volts. All axes are ball screw driven.

04 How much abrasive does the Z-2546 hopper hold?

The bulk feed hopper is listed as 1100 lb pressurized. Running two or three heads together draws it down faster than single-head cutting, so plan refills around the number of heads in use.