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.