Techni Waterjet Machines Overview

Sep 1, 2024

Techni Waterjet Presentation Notes

Introduction

  • Presenter: Glenn Langdon, Director of Techni Waterjet
  • Business partner: Darren Reukers
  • Founded in 1989
  • Focus: Designing and engineering beneficial products for the waterjet industry.

Key Features of Techni Waterjet Machines

Breakaway Head

  • Prevents damage to the cutting head or material if a blockage occurs.
  • Allows the head to de-lodge upon impact, activating emergency stop mode.

Tech-Sense

  • Monitors abrasive flow to the cutting head.
  • Pauses machine operation if a blockage is detected, preventing damage from cutting with pure water.

Programmable Abrasive Feeder

  • Enables programming of abrasive feed rates for high and low pressure cutting.

Water Raise/Lower Function

  • Allows for underwater cutting, which:
    • Suppresses noise.
    • Reduces mess during piercing holes.

Remote Pendant Control

  • Enables movement of the cutting head in X, Y, and Z axes using a handheld pendant.
  • Compatible with PAC60 5-axis head for additional movement.

In-House Engineering

  • Techni Waterjet keeps all engineering in-house.
  • Developed proprietary software and nesting package.

Machine Protection

  • 360-degree bellows protect the motion system from abrasive dust and water.
  • Ensures longevity and performance of machines over time.

Easy Maintenance

  • Cutting table slats can be easily replaced.

Manager App

  • Facilitates lights-out cutting for long jobs.
  • Alerts users via mobile if issues arise, allowing remote management of the cutting process.

Quantum Servo Pump (Released 2009)

  • Benefits:
    • Energy efficient.
    • Quiet operation.
    • Easy seal changes.
    • Advanced diagnostics for monitoring pump performance globally.

Tech-Head Diamond Cutting Head (Released 2017)

  • Diamond is aligned with the wear insert and focus tube for:
    • Increased life of the focus tube.
    • More consistent cutting stream.

Abrasive Feed Systems

  • Options:
    • 500-kilo hopper for easier loading of 25-kilo bags.
    • 2-ton hopper for bulk loading.
  • Advantage of 500-kilo hopper: waist height for easier loading.

Garnet Removal System

  • Facilitates removal of garnet from the tank post-cutting.
  • Utilizes bags for easy disposal via forklift.

PAC60 5-Axis Head

  • Innovative design allowing for continuous rotation during operation.
  • High-pressure water, abrasive, and air flow through the center.

Drilling Head Option

  • Pre-drills pierce points to prevent material delamination (e.g., carbon fiber).

Touch-Probe

  • Automatically sets standoff by measuring material distance.
  • Maps material sheets to adjust cutting height.

Tech-Vision System

  • Captures images of slabs for accurate nesting and cutting.
  • Ensures precision in applications like countertops.

Twin Cutting Heads

  • Enhances productivity by enabling simultaneous cutting of the same part.