Ensures consistent waterjet cutting
March 1st 2008 Stable and repeatable
operating parameters are
fundamental requirements
for consistent high-quality abrasive
waterjet cutting. This is achieved
with a consistent supply of
abrasive to the cutting head and
the new Feedline IV metering
system from KMT Waterjet
Systems (on show at MACH 2008)
has been designed to meet these
requirements and reduce the risk
of production downtime.
Feedline IV supplies the waterjet
cutting head with a constant and
accurately metered flow of
abrasive. This ensures that when
the abrasive reaches the mixing
chamber in the cutting head,
where it is mixed with water and
air, there is no risk of blockage.
The abrasive outlet at the base
of the Feedline IV unit has been
completely redesigned. For ease
of maintenance, it now consists of
a single component with no
moving parts. A T-piece water
relief valve stops water entering
the plastic hose through which the
abrasive is transferred to the
cutting head. The abrasive is kept
dry and in the event of a
malfunction, production does not
have to be interrupted to clean out
the hose. A quick-release
mechanism on the back plate gives
speedier access for maintenance.
KMT Waterjet Systems will also
exhibit examples from its
Streamline intensifier range,
including a new 60HP pump and
new IDE (Integrated Diamond
Educator/cutting head, new
Autoline II cutting head and other
waterjet cutting technology.
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