Innovation Through Passion: Waterjet Cutting Systems

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Techni Waterjet focuses on innovation through research and development to provide reliable, fast, powerful and versatile waterjet cutting systems.

Techni Waterjet was the first to incorporate a crash sensing break away head and utilizes a unique high-tension stainless steel band drive system for fast speeds and high tolerances. They also developed the Tech-Sense monitoring system.

Techni Waterjet incorporates linear scale feedback on premium machines for positional accuracy to 0.001mm and direct servo technology to eliminate taper while allowing beveling up to 60 degrees.

innovation through passion

waterjet cutting systems

www.techniwaterjet.com
POWERFUL
VERSATILE
innovation
OUR MISSION TECHNI’S Mission
ABOUT WATERJET

RELIABLE
through
PRECISE is to be a Lean passion
Manufacturer of Waterjet cutting is an amazing technology. By utilizing some
reliable, innovative of Earth’s most common resources, water and stone, we are
waterjet systems. able to cut almost any material in thicknesses up to 8” (200mm).
We provide industry Modern developments in waterjet cutting technology, software,

FAST
quality waterjet and the machines that drive them has made waterjet cutting the
technology, fastest growing machine tool industry on Earth. This is largely due to
with a focus on the fact that waterjet is by far the most versatile cutting process, and with
complete customer
the latest developments has now become very economical. Add to this its
satisfaction
simplicity, reliability, and environmental credentials, it’s no wonder waterjet is
rapidly becoming the cutting process of choice throughout most industries.

Precision Ball Screw Electric Servo Motor

High Pressure High Pressure


TECHNI Waterjet™ is committed to manufacturing Water Outlet Water Outlet

waterjet cutting machines that are easy to


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operate, reliable, accurate and will last Low Pressure


Water Inlet
Low Pressure
Water Inlet
beyond our customers’ expectations. For Return Stroke The Opposite End is Pressurized

“TECHNI Waterjet™
is committed to
the continuing
Our machines incorporate unique features that have been developed and development of our
Attenuator

implemented through our commitment to Research & Development. waterjet cutting


Features such as: machines to ensure Cutting Head
that we remain on
the leading edge

1 We were the first company to


incorporate a Crash Sensing Break
Away Head to a production abrasive
4 We incorporate a linear scale feedback on
our premium product range “Techjet-X3®”.
The linear scales give positional feedback
of this remarkable
technology and
dynamic industry.”
WATERJET BENEFITS
waterjet cutting machine. to .001mm (0.00004”), making them the  aterjet is capable of cutting “any” material
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most accurate waterjet machines within Darren Reukers VERSATILE including; Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Marble,

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marketing director
We incorporate a unique drive system their price range by far. Plastic, Rubber, Cork and Wood, just to name a few.
which utilizes a highly-tensioned,

5 The patented EZY-Load series of material POWERFUL Capable of cutting up to 200mm (8”) thick steel.
precision stainless steel band, which
handling has revolutionized the Glass and advanced  ith waterjet cutting, part deformation is avoided
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allows us to achieve very fast cutting
Stone industries. The EZY-Loader allows manufacturing ACCURATE and high cutting accuracy is achieved without leaving
and traverse speeds (more than twice award
for rapid loading/unloading of these brittle any frayed edges or burrs.
as fast as other major brands), while materials with ease.
maintaining extremely high tolerances, NO HEAT Resulting in less warping of components, increased

6 TECHNI Waterjet™ is the only waterjet cutter life on secondary operations and no grinding
and being able to withstand the very AFFECTED ZONE for weld preparation.
harsh waterjet environment in the manufacturer to offer the patented “MPG”
case of water and abrasive coming into technology which allows the operator to  ny two-dimensional shape can be cut by a simple
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automatically step through the program - program done on the machine CAD system or from
contact with the drive system. FLEXIBLE any DXF file either networked, downloaded through
forwards and reverse.

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the inbuilt modem, or from a USB disk or CD.

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We developed the patented Tech-Sense™
The PAC 60 is the most advanced 5 axis
monitoring system that notifies an CLEAN
 aterjet produces no smoke or toxic gases because
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cutting head available in the World of there is no burning process.
operator if the cutting head isn’t working Profile Cutting Machines. The patented
efficiently. When connected with the design incorporates Direct Servo Rapid set up times, no tooling and reduced need for
latest mobile phone technology, you can Technology that enables the highest FAST secondary operations due to its accuracy and quality
remotely communicate with your machine level of precision to eliminate taper, while of the cut edge.
- ideal for “lights out” operation. enabling beveling of up to +/- 60 degrees.
APPLICATIONS innovation
through
passion

Waterjet GLASS
is a ”Cold
Glass cutting is an ideal application for waterjet. Without
any tooling or set up changes you can go from cutting the

Cutting”
most delicate lead light glass, through to the strongest
100mm (4”) thick laminated bullet resistant glass. The very

process
fine cutting stream (approx. 1mm or 0.040”) enables cutting
of almost any shape, no matter how fine or intricate, with

that metals
almost no load from the cutting process being applied to
the glass. As long as you can handle it, waterjet can cut it.

produces
Waterjets are extremely powerful,
capable of cutting up to 200mm (8”)

no heat “Waterjet cutting has revolutionized thick stainless steel. Waterjets don’t
how we process our flat glass. No longer care how hard the material is, and

affected do we tie up our expensive, and slow CNC whether it’s ferrous or non-ferrous,
machines with work that can be done makes no difference to a waterjet. The

areas or much faster on the waterjet.” very small kerf (approx. 1mm or 0.040”)
allows it to produce tight corners, with
Dennis Loudoun
burnt
very high tolerances. Waterjet is a
bevellite glass in sydney “Cold Cutting” process that produces

edges.
no heat affected areas or burnt edges.
These factors mean that there is little
or no secondary operation required for
most applications.
Waterjet is Verstile,
Powerful & Accurate.
STONE
Waterjet Cutting of all natural and man-made “At Merrill Tool and Die we process all
Due to its very stones is simple, fast and highly effective. The types of steel and aluminum materials,
very small stream size (approximately 0.040”
small stream size or 1mm) allows for intricate patterns, while
in a range of thickness with varying
degrees of accuracies. The waterjet
(approximately 1mm the extremely high pressure (up to 90,000 psi) lets us take on virtually anything. In
or 0.040”) even ensures thick materials (up to 8” thick) can be fact we were so successful with the
the most intricate cut. Softec™ Software enables you to go from first one, we purchased a second one.”
design to finished part in minutes with very
patterns can be little training and experience. Lee Opsahl
cut out. merrill tool and die in wisconsin

With its extremely “Since installing our Waterjet Cutting


high pressure (up to Machine we have dramatically improved
our processing time, while reducing our
90,000 psi) materials rejects and making the workshop so
up to 8” thick are much cleaner and quieter. I don’t know
easily cut. how we got by without it.” foam & rubber
Stewart Macciolli Waterjet Cutting is ideal for many
Stainless Steel scelta marble in melbourne foam, rubber, plastic, insulation and
woven materials. With an extremely
Aluminium fine cutting stream (down to 0.004” or
Glass 0.1mm) very tight nesting and therefore
good material yields can be obtained.
Marble The high cutting speeds of waterjet (up
Plastic GASKETS to 60m/min or 2500”/min) also means
that it is extremely fast, especially when
Rubber The versatility of Waterjet Cutting makes it ideal combined with automated loading/
for the manufacture of gaskets. Capable of cutting unloading equipment.
Cork anything from hardened spring steels, to non-ferrous
Wood materials such as brass and copper to delicate graphite
composites and softer materials like rubber and paper.
Exotic Metals It is ideal for low volume, “one-offs” and prototypes.
“In my shop, it’s all about speed,
versatility and quick response time
Foam to our customers, and nothing
delivers better than a waterjet.”
Granite “Our waterjets have enabled us to significantly reduce our
Copper production and delivery time, while also making savings on Cotton Davis
materials and producing gaskets of the highest quality.” universal rubber products in
north carolina
Stone
David Nordeen
and more... pipeline seal and insulators, texas, usa and london uk
INTEC TECHJET
VALUE The Intec-G2® Value Series The Techjet-X3® series is premium
series of Water Jet Cutting Systems the latest in our evolution of series
represents the greatest “VALUE” innovative products to create
for money available in the world of a precision, easy-to-operate,
profile abrasive Waterjet cutting. safe and highly reliable
The Intec-G2® can cut almost any material to 8”
Waterjet Cutting Machine.
thick at maximum cutting speeds with minimum The Techjet-X3® is built to the highest
Capital outlay. The Intec-G2® is based on the tolerances and incorporates Linear Scale
same design platform as the Techjet-X3®. It is Feedback to ensure the highest accuracy
these same design solutions that will provide of motion in the industry. By mapping
each Intec-G2® customer with a Waterjet the entire cutting area with a laser-
machine that lasts longer and requires less calibrated digital encoder, the motion
maintenance, while delivering an easy to use, system can deliver positional accuracy
fast and accurate system at a very competitive of 0.0005” (0.01mm) and high cutting
price. This series of machines are particularly speeds of up to1000ipm or 25m/min.
well-suited for industries with slightly lower
tolerances such as metal fabricating; marble
and granite and glass.

INTEC® TECH SPECS TECHJET® TECH SPECS


Module i35-G2 i510-G2 i612-G2 i713-G2 i1015-G2 i1020-G2 Module TJ1500-X3 TJ3000-X3 TJ4000-X3 TJ4100-X3 TJ5000-X3 TJ6000-X3
Machine Size (L x W x H) 1700 x 2600 x 4200 x 2350 x 4900 x 2650 x 5800 x 3400 x Machine Size (L x W x H) 1700 x 2600 x 4200 x 2350 x 4900 x 2650 x 5800 x 3400 x
4200 x 6000 x 2000 mm 4200 x 8000 x 2000 mm 4200 x 6000 x 2000 mm 4200 x 8000 x 2000 mm
Does not include pumps or 2050 mm 2050 mm 2050 mm 2100 mm Does not include pumps or 2050 mm 2050 mm 2050 mm 2100 mm
(5’.5” x 8’.6” x 6’ 6”) (14’ x 7’ 8” x 6’ 8”) (16’ x 8’ 6” x 6’ 8”) (19’ x 11’ 2” x 6’ 10”) (13’ 10” x19’ 8” x 6’ 6”) (13’ 10” x 26’ 3” x 6’ 6”)
control cabinet control cabinet (5’.5” x 8’.6” x 6’ 6”) (14’ x 7’ 8” x 6’ 8”) (16’ x 8’ 6” x 6’ 8”) (19’ x 11’ 2” x 6’ 10”) (13’ 10” x 19’ 8” x 6’ 6”) (13’ 10” x 26’ 3” x 6’ 6”)
Machine Weight w/out tank with tank w/out tank with tank Machine Weight w/out tank with tank w/out tank with tank
1600 kg 2010 kg 2330 kg 4100 kg 1600 kg 2010 kg 2330 kg 4100 kg
(empty) 2170 kg 5720 kg 2600 kg 7170 kg (empty) 2170 kg 5720 kg 2600 kg 7170 kg
(3530 lbs) (4440 lbs) (5140 lbs) (9040 lb) (3530 lbs) (4440 lbs) (5140 lbs) (9040 lb)
(4780 lbs) (12610 lb) (5730 lbs) (15810 lb) (4780 lbs) (12610 lb) (5730 lbs) (15810 lb)
Machine Weight 5200 kg 6800 kg 8700 kg 13600 kg 19020 kg 21920 kg Machine Weight 5200 kg 6800 kg 8700 kg 13600 kg 19020 kg 21920 kg
(with water) (12500 lbs) (14990 lbs) (19180 lbs) (30000 lb) (41920 lbs) (48330 lbs) (with water) (12500 lb) (14990 lb) (19180 lb) (30000 lb) (41920 lbs) (48330 lbs)
Cutting Table Size 1060 x 1670 mm 1550 x 3125 mm 1860 x 3690 mm 2400 x 4400 mm 3200 x 4700 mm 3200 x 6250 mm Cutting Table Size 1060 x 1670 mm 1550 x 3125 mm 1860 x 3690 mm 2400 x 4400 mm 3200 x 4700 mm 3200 x 6250 mm
(3’ 6” x 5’ 6”) (5’ 1” x 10’ 3”) (6’ 1” x 12’ 1”) (7’ 10” x 14’ 5”) (10’ 6” x 15’ 4”) (10’ 6” x 20’ 5”) (3’ 6” x 5’ 6”) (5’ 1” x 10’ 3”) (6’1” x 12’1”) (7’ 10” x 14’ 5”) (10’ 6” x 15’ 4”) (10’ 6” x 20’ 5”)
Cutting Area 915 x 1525 mm 1525 x 3050 mm 1830 x 3660 mm 2100 x 4100 mm 3050 x 4600 mm 3050 x 6100 mm Cutting Area 915 x 1525 mm 1525 x 3050 mm 1830 x 3660 mm 2100 x 4100 mm 3050 x 4600 mm 3050 x 6100 mm
(3’ x 5’) (5’ x 10’) (6’ x 12’) (7’ x 13’) (10’ x 15’) (10’ x 20’) (3’ x 5’) (5’ x 10’) (6’ x 12’) (7’ x 13’) (10’ x 15’) (10’ x 20’)
Accuracy of Motion* ± 0.12mm ± 0.15mm ± 0.15mm Accuracy of Motion* ± 0.025mm ± 0.025mm ± 0.025mm ± 0.025mm ± 0.025 mm  ± 0.025 mm 
± 0.1mm (0.004”) ± 0.15mm (0.006”) ± 0.15mm (0.006”)
(0.005”) (0.006”) (0.006”) (0.001”) (0.001”) (0.001”) (0.001”) (0.001”) (0.001”)
Repeatability* ± 0.025 mm ± 0.025 mm ± 0.05 mm ± 0.05 mm Repeatability* ± 0.015 mm ± 0.015 mm ± 0.015 mm ± 0.015 mm ± 0.015 mm  ± 0.015 mm 
± 0.05 mm (0.002”) ± 0.05 mm (0.002”)
(0.001”) (0.001”) (0.002”) (0.002”) (0.0005”) (0.0005”) (0.0005”) (0.0005”) (0.0005”) (0.0005”)
Max. Air Speed 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min Max. Air Speed 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min  17.5m/min 
± 0.015 mm (0.0005”) ± 0.015 mm (0.0005”)
(700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm)
Max. Cutting Speed 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min Max. Cutting Speed 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min 17.5m/min  17.5m/min 
± 0.015 mm (0.0005”) 25m/min (1000 ipm)
(700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm) (700 ipm)
Max. Material Max. Material
200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200 mm (8”) 200mm (8”) 200mm (8”)
Thickness** Thickness**
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a constant endeavour to improve the machine, the specifications may change without prior notice. All the above accuracy IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a constant endeavour to improve the machine, the specifications may change without prior notice. All the above accuracy
tolerances are correct at the calibration temperature of 20° ± 1° C. tolerances are correct at the calibration temperature of 20° ± 1° C.
*Linear/Axis/Meter. **115 mm(4.5”) with PAC60 cutting head option fitted. *Linear/Axis/Meter. **115 mm(4.5”) with PAC60 cutting head option fitted.
SMARTER
Winner of the Innovation Award
innovation
“Euroblech 2010 Germany“

QUIETER
through
FASTER Quantum Electric Servo Pump (ESP) Quick Change Threaded Cylinder passion
Most Innovative Product in the Category Retaining Sleeve for Increased
Safety and Fast Maintenance

Long Life High Pressure


Components, Designed
for Ease and Speed of
Maintenance
the

generation
Most Efficient Waterjet Pump
Up to 60% more efficient than Easy Access
standard hydraulic intensifiers Spare Parts and

Lowest Cooling Water Requirement


Maintenance
Tools DUAL PUMP
Up to 75% less cooling water than standard
hydraulic intensifiers

Quietest
<68dBA with almost silent operation

Smallest Footprint
Over 50% less space required than an average
hydraulic intensifier, with a lower profile and Hard Wearing HDPE
is more ergonomic Work Bench that Resists
Chipping, Scratching
Longest Life Fittings and Tubing and will not Damage or
Due to the elimination of “dead head” Dent Components during
pressure spikes Maintenance

Easiest Maintenance
Easy access and improved visual diagnostics

Superior Design “TECHNI Waterjet™ is proud to introduce the


Quick-change seal components for the fastest Quantum NXT™, another TECHNI “first” in the n Quantum NXT ™ is capable of producing
waterjet industry. This revolutionary product
seal change in the industry follows in line behind our other industry “firsts”
20% more power than the original ESP
Smartest
including Breakaway Head, Precision Stainless Steel
Band Drive (PSSBD), Techjet-X3® Linear Magnetic
Automatic n Can be connected to any waterjet machine
Lubrication
Intelligent Diagnostic Control reduces Scales Feedback, Tech-Sense™ Abrasive Monitoring
System with n 20% quieter than the original ESP
System and the PAC60™ 5-axis bevel cutting with
maintenance and increases uptime Filtration and
taper elimination. The Quantum NXT™ demonstrates
Cooling
n  ar superior pressure signal (resulting in
F
TECHNI Waterjet’s™ commitment to developing
Environmentally Friendly innovative products that truly benefit the customer.” smoother edges at a given cutting speed)
Significantly less consumption of water & Darren Reukers n Improved lubrication and cooling system
power, and minimal oil usage compared to managing director
standard hydraulic intensifiers n On board diagnostics via a larger colour
touch screen HMI
*International Patents Pending
FEATURES innovation
through
passion

60 Degree Bevel Cutting

0.125” (3mm)

0.125” (3mm)
optimum
Capable of producing parts with

optimum
true angle up to ±60 degrees with
Reduce job time, cut costs, continuous rotation without having
improve productivity, to re-position the cutting head. Tech-Sense Break Away Head Skip & Float

reduce waste and improve Taper Elimination


Potential Problems Detected:
• Low abrasive being delivered to
Benefits Include:
• Reduces damaged focusing
Benefits Include:
• Allows machine to accept warped
management systems — Compensate for predicted taper and the cutting head tubes and bent nozzle tubes material
produce parts with “Precision Angle • Plugged focusing tube • Reduces waste and scrap parts • Ensures efficient cutting due to
all with the one software! Control” with square edges at all • Damaged orifice
• Water pressure drop
due to lost position
• Protects machine from major
minimized, constant standoff
• Reduces risk of crashing on warped
cutting speeds.
• Worn or damaged focusing tube damage materials
Softec™ Waterjet Cutting Software has been developed by • Inefficient cutting head set up • Restarts in the exact same place • Clamping reduced, with no need to
TECHNI Waterjet™ with two very clear goals in mind; Multi-Pass Cutting pull the material flat.

1 To cut parts at the minimum cost with the


greatest accuracy.
Quick and easy chamfers, weld
preparations, and countersinks on
either or both sides of the plate.

2 To have a simple and intuitive interface


with the operator.
Terrain Mapping
Capable of maintaining an exact
The result, is a comprehensive “All In One” Windows standoff distance between the
based software, that is specifically designed for Waterjet nozzle and the work piece, even on
plate that is not flat.
Cutting, which maximizes productivity and anyone with
PC experience can learn to use quickly and easily. Extremely Accurate
Abrasive Pump and Hopper Water Raise & Lower
At the “Heart” of Softec™ is Tru-Cut Technology™, a highly Direct Drive Technology
Benefits Include: Reduced noise
sophisticated algorithms database that determines Capable of producing parts to By raising the water level and
• Ease of loading, due to its height and hinged lid.
the optimum cutting speeds and machine ramping tolerances of ±0.1 degrees. • Continuous operation with no down time, as there submerging the material, “the
characteristics. Once you select the material to be cut, it’s is no need to de-pressurize. operating noise level” is reduced Dual Head Cutting
*International Patents Pending • Minimized cutting head blockages, thanks to the below safety limits.
thickness and surface edge finish required, the computer For maximum productivity in high
built in filter screen. Less mess production applications, a Dual Cutting
will take care of the rest, ensuring the minimum cutting • Multiple machines can be run from a single If the material is not submerged, that Head optional set up is available to
time for any given part. pump/hopper system (up to 5). diffused stream shoots back into
AM2000 Servo • Safer, as only a very small amount of abrasive the environment, and literally gets
allow two (or more) cutting heads
to operate at the same time and
Control System requires pressurization.
• Virtually NO MAINTENANCE, as no mechanical
everywhere including on the beams,
rails, bearings, controller, electronics
simultaneously cut identical parts.
moving parts come into contact with the abrasive. and anywhere else.
TECHNI Waterjet’s™ new
control system, the AM2000,
Advanced Nesting Software utilizes the very latest CNC
and Digital Servo Drive
Softec Nest utilizes advance nesting algorithms which system. Developed by our
have been developed by one of the world’s largest and control system partner,
most awarded CAD and nesting software developers – ANCA, the world leader in
Geometric Global. CNC Tool and Cutter Grinders. The AM2000
has a Touch screen interface as well as a
Benefits Include: pointing mouse.
n Improves profitability by minimising rapid feed times
Increasing both nesting speed and material yield
Rotary Axis
n
Waste Removal System Remote Control Pendant Material Handling
The Rotary Axis is a Benefits include: (M.P.G) Solutions
Direct Drive motor • Eliminates third-party cleaning costs The Remote Control Pendant makes Electrically actuated tilting arms
assembly capable of and time setting up your waterjet machine fast, allow for vertical loading of
accurately (+/- 0.1 • Saves labour and down time costs simple and accurate. The RCP gives the fragile materials such as glass
• Minimizes risk of damaging machine operator full jogging control in X-Y & Z, as and stone. The adjustable arms
degrees) positioning during cleaning well as along the programmed cut path. will support the material at the
and contouring a • Simple and clean to operate This function makes it ideal for finding critical areas for loading and
work piece under • Eliminates laborious manual cleaning the exact position to restart cutting if unloading, up to a maximum
of waterjet tank required for any reason. weight of 250kg (550lb).
the cutting stream.
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