Abrasive management systems for waterjet cutting
Abrasive management systems control the entire supply chain for abrasive in waterjet cutting machines. The abrasive consumption is a key cost factor in the operation of a waterjet cutting unit. By controlling all system parameters, the cutting results can be optimised and the consumption of abrasive can be reduced. Waterjet cutting thus becomes even more cost-efficient. This is particularly the case where brittle materials such as stone, marble and glass are cut, as the uniform and constant supply of abrasive caters for fast processing without damage at low costs.
Abrasive systems for waterjet cutting normally contain the following three components:
- Abrasive container
- Abrasive metering system
- Abrasive cutting heads
ABRALINE III abrasive storage and bulk transfer system
For efficient production processes, the fill level in the abrasive container must be constantly monitored to ensure that it does not drop below a minimum level. ABRALINE III ensures that there is always sufficient abrasive available for the cutting process. This prevents problems as regards quality and saves time and money. ABRALINE III thus guarantees process safety and excellent stability in all waterjet cutting processes.
FEEDLINE IV abrasive metering system
Optimised abrasive consumption for all waterjet applications. FEEDLINE IV has been specifically designed to control the abrasive feed to the cutting head. The abrasive is fed with compressed air into a 0.8 l container. At the base of the container, the abrasive collects on the metering and transfer wheel whose rotational speed determines the feed rate to the cutting head. Without this controlled supply, the mixing chamber for abrasive, air and water would become clogged up.
AMS III abrasive management system
Everything under control: centralised control and monitoring of all modules.
The AMS III abrasive management system controls the entire abrasive supply flow of the waterjet cutting machine from filtering of the abrasive to monitoring the cutting process, ensuring optimised cutting results. The consumption rate of abrasive is one of the key cost factors for the operation of waterjet cutting units. KMT Waterjet Systems has for a long time been aware how crucial this issue is for its customers. In its efforts to optimise the cutting parameters, the company therefore made the reduction of abrasive consumption one of its key concerns. This resulted in the development of the AMS III abrasive management system. The complete pack includes the following components:
- ABRALINE III storage and bulk transfer system
- FEEDLINE IV metering system
- ACTIVE AUTOLINE™ II or ACTIVE IDE™ II abrasive cutting heads
About KMT Waterjet Systems
KMT Waterjet Systems is a leading multinational manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems. The company develops complete solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. Since 1971 the company has been dedicated to long-term customer relationships. Continuous investment in innovation has made KMT Waterjet Systems the market leader in the waterjet cutting industry. High pressure pumps, cutting heads, abrasive systems, high pressure tubes, original spare parts and a global service network are among the key products and services of the company.