WardJet Z-6030 Large-Format CNC Waterjet Cutting Machine
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Accuracy
Repeatability
cutting area x x y
z axis travel
max rapid traverse
drive system
How much does the WardJet Z-6030 Large-Format CNC Waterjet Cutting Machine 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
At 6,000 x 3,000 mm (236 x 118 in), the WARDJet Z-6030 is a large-format abrasive waterjet sized for full plates, with up to three cutting heads on the gantry. Present-day WARDJet literature does not include it. Anyone assessing one should hold the machine against the listed figures and note where it departs.
Size drives the rest of the design. The X gantry is moved by dual servo rack-and-pinion drives, the usual way to keep a wide gantry square over a long travel, while Y and Z run on ballscrews. Rapid traverse is 10,000 mm/min, so a move down the full 6,000 mm is not quick and cutting order matters on big plates. Accuracy is ± 0.1 mm with ± 0.05 mm repeatability.
Head options are single, dual, or triple abrasive waterjet heads. More heads multiply output on identical parts and multiply water and abrasive demand with it, which is why the recommended pump range runs from 60–125 hp (45–93 kW). Compatible pump pressure is up to 60,000 psi (4,137 bar). Match the head count of a machine to the pump it comes with: a triple-head gantry on a pump at the bottom of that range will be restricted in the orifice sizes it can run.
Z travel is 200 mm, small against the table, so this is a plate machine. The basin is heavy welded steel with sacrificial slat support, and the abrasive is garnet in mesh 80 or 120. Origin is listed as Tallmadge, Ohio, USA.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Area X X Y | 6,000 x 3,000 mm (236 x 118 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 200 mm |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.1 mm |
| Repeatability | ± 0.05 mm |
| Max Rapid Traverse | 10,000 mm/min |
| Drive System | Dual servo rack-and-pinion (X gantry), ballscrew (Y, Z) |
| Compatible Pump Pressure | Up to 60,000 psi (4,137 bar) |
| Recommended Pump Range | 60–125 hp (45–93 kW) |
| Cutting Head Options | Single, dual, or triple abrasive waterjet heads |
| Abrasive Type | Garnet, mesh 80 or 120 |
| Table Construction | Heavy welded steel 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
- 6,000 x 3,000 mm (236 x 118 in) cutting area for full-size plate
- Head options of single, dual, or triple abrasive waterjet heads
- Dual servo rack-and-pinion drive on the X gantry
- Recommended pump range of 60–125 hp (45–93 kW) to support multiple heads
- Heavy welded steel basin with sacrificial slat support
Limitations
- Z travel is only 200 mm on a 6,000 x 3,000 mm table, so tall work is out
- Compatible pump pressure is capped at 60,000 psi (4,137 bar)
- Rapid traverse of 10,000 mm/min is slow relative to 6,000 mm of X travel
- No control or software is named in the listed figures
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The cutting area is 6,000 x 3,000 mm (236 x 118 in) in X and Y. Z travel is 200 mm, so the limit on height is far tighter than the limit on length and width.
02
One, two or three. The listed options are single, dual, or triple abrasive waterjet heads. Multiple heads only help when every head cuts the same part, and each added head increases the flow the pump has to deliver.
03
The recommended pump range is 60–125 hp (45–93 kW), at a compatible pressure of up to 60,000 psi (4,137 bar). Where in that range a machine sits should follow from how many heads it has, so look at pump and head count together.
04
By dual servo rack-and-pinion on the X gantry and ballscrews on Y and Z. Maximum rapid traverse is 10,000 mm/min, positioning accuracy is ± 0.1 mm and repeatability is ± 0.05 mm.
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