Waterjet Group

driftinmark · driftinmark

Hi fellow waterjet operators! older mitsubishi waterjet I am very new at this , I am employed at a company that is using a waterjet that I operate. I have been tasked at becoming the "waterjet expert" since I started we have been having an issue with contamination of the waterbed and feed to the jet. it ke...

yh75847584 · yh75847584

In its new report, “Global Metal Cutting Machine Tools Market 2016-2020,” Dublin-based Research and Markets predicts the market will grow at a CAGR of 7.41 percent through 2020.To calculate the market size, the report considers the demand for metal cutting machine tools from the various end-use...

Glen Munitich · Glen Munitich

Hi guys, I run a shop in sunny RSA, my machine(H20 jet) is losing pressure on every 2nd stroke and dropping to zero and then rebuilding pressure... I have had the pump checked, I've had a hydraulic specialist pop in and check all the solenoids and hydraulic switches, I've changed all of the hydraulic ma...

Primus pro · Primus pro

Hello all,At work we have an intermac primus waterjet. We are looking for a membrane washing solution for the water purifier. Our purifier is made by idrotecnica. I've gone directly to them, but they've sent me back to intermac, which is where we bought the machine. Unfortunately, the washing solut...

mmaia1 · mmaia1

Hi We are operating a KMT Waterjet and I got the error "Left Overstroke Shutdown Pending" and when it's running it disconnects after 5 minutes and show that error, I replaced the gaskets and prophets cleaned everything but I still have that error. Any one have any idea? Kind Regards Manuel

driftinmark · driftinmark

Hi fellow waterjet operators! older mitsubishi waterjet I am very new at this , I am employed at a company that is using a waterjet that I operate. I have been tasked at becoming the "waterjet expert" since I started we have been having an issue with contamination of the waterbed and feed to the jet. it ke...

rbrintle · rbrintle

hi , i am having a pressure problem on a flow machine with cougar 2 pump. when i start pump i can get 40000 psi but as when i turn head on pressure drops to 25000 - 26000 psi and wont go any higher , i have new orifice and nozzle . anyone have an idea of where to start? thanks r brintle

MRE · MRE

I run a Flow Waterjet currently running the Hypertherm automation system. My current issue that has been causing delays to my production is the following: When I have my abrasive ready and my pressure is set to the desired specification I turn on the abrasive switch to enable the initial pierce when...

rbrintle · rbrintle

in am adapting an intensifier pump to a waterjet machine , it had a directdrive pump now, my question is with my old pump i only had adjustable relief valve to control pressure, with new pump do i need a dump valve in addition to an inline relief valve, my pump has neither on it now , only a hydraulic pressur...

mmaia1 · mmaia1

Hi We are operating a KMT Waterjet and I got the error "Left Overstroke Shutdown Pending" and when it's running it disconnects after 5 minutes and show that error, I replaced the gaskets and prophets cleaned everything but I still have that error. Any one have any idea? Kind Regards Manuel

racer87 · racer87

I work with a Flow waterjet Mach 3 XD (5 axis). When I try to cut a 45 degree angle I get a light curtain error. Does anyone know how to shut of the safety PLC for the light curtain? I am cutting water only for a certain part when I get the error. A tech told me to check the "Options Componet Box". I looked with an...

mmaia1 · mmaia1

Hi We are operating a KMT Waterjet and I got the error "Left Overstroke Shutdown Pending" and when it's running it disconnects after 5 minutes and show that error, I replaced the gaskets and prophets cleaned everything but I still have that error. Any one have any idea? Kind Regards Manuel

SK · SK

Hi, I have a Calypso Waterjet with a KMT Pump. My pump started shutting off after 5 minutes of cutting and I would receive an error saying "3 Over Stroke (leak detection). The problem is I just replaced all the seals and have no visable signs of leakage. Has anyone seen this before?

rbrintle · rbrintle

hi , anyone have any information on a BOHLER pump , model number CP-9-4/075 ? it was used on an economos waterjet machine . from what little i can find out it was 50000 psi . thanks robert brintle

precisionwaterjetlv · precisionwaterjetlv

I recently started making my own waterjet beds. It was faster and cheaper than ordering one. My question is would people be interested in buying them from me if i started making them?

radjet · radjet

We have a mach 4 . We load garnet in the morning every thing works fine . If we have to load in the middle of the shift, we have garnet blowing out the top of the feeder. We have let set for as long as 15 min. before starting back up and it still blows out. any thought would be helpful. Thank You.

h2ojetman · h2ojetman

Need help with Calypso, can't get the Zb gantry to enable and can't get the machine to rehome. My model is the Hammerhead. Any help would be appreciated.

precisionwaterjetlv · precisionwaterjetlv

I recently started making my own waterjet beds. It was faster and cheaper than ordering one. My question is would people be interested in buying them from me if i started making them?

racer87 · racer87

I work with a Flow waterjet Mach 3 XD (5 axis). When I try to cut a 45 degree angle I get a light curtain error. Does anyone know how to shut of the safety PLC for the light curtain? I am cutting water only for a certain part when I get the error. A tech told me to check the "Options Componet Box". I looked with an...

h2ojetman · h2ojetman

Hi, the Zb gantry on my Calypso Hammerhead is now constantly blinking indicating that it is disabled. Any suggestions on how to enable it on the controller? I can't rehome the machine or cut anything at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated? Thanks, DK

Tim V at Stanek Rack · Tim V at Stanek Rack

Fellow WaterJet Users, I am operating a Waterjet Suprema manufactured in 2003. We purchased this machine used in 2015. It has low hours and runs well. The Mitsubishi Software that was included in the Machine Controller is the CNC 700 Series. We use MetaCAM 6 as our Nesting Software. Recentl...

oferiniowa · oferiniowa

We've had our Flow unit for about 3 1/2 years now and have had a issue slow occur on a more frequent basis. While the FlowCut software is running and the unit is actively cutting, it will stop and shut the pump down. No error. We can start the pump back up and continue cutting from that point. It used to ha...

tasalvador83 · tasalvador83

Hi, I work with a Flow Mach 3 and I was wondering if anyone knew how to set the machines height sensor? I see the check box that enables but that's all I know. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Tom Salvador

MRE · MRE

I run a Flow Waterjet currently running the Hypertherm automation system. My current issue that has been causing delays to my production is the following: When I have my abrasive ready and my pressure is set to the desired specification I turn on the abrasive switch to enable the initial pierce when...

RND_Group · RND_Group

Hello all new to the forum and a new waterjet operator as well. We are having numerous with our two OMAX machines so I'll probably be posting a lot questions here in the near future but if someone could please help me with the immediate problem and get our jet back online it would be greatly appreciated....

oferiniowa · oferiniowa

We have a 4 year old Mach 2b Flow that runs off Windows XP. We've been having issues with the unit recently where the PC will lock up or no longer respond to inputs from either the keyboard or the mouse. We also experience delayed reactions to inputs which have cause us to crash the head into the material...

RND_Group · RND_Group

Hello all new to the forum and a new waterjet operator as well. We are having numerous with our two OMAX machines so I'll probably be posting a lot questions here in the near future but if someone could please help me with the immediate problem and get our jet back online it would be greatly appreciated....

RND_Group · RND_Group

Hello all new to the forum and a new waterjet operator as well. We are having numerous with our two OMAX machines so I'll probably be posting a lot questions here in the near future but if someone could please help me with the immediate problem and get our jet back online it would be greatly appreciated....

EddieC · EddieC

HI. when i cut ss 6mm or 8mm or higher i have a big V-shaped taper and all size on square detail are rounded. taper has between up and down surface near 0.5 mm on 65x10x6mm detail. but when i use plexyglass 15mm same detail it's ok. i have flow mach2b with Pacer ECL plus, i use 1.02 mixed tube , diamond orific...

slygasket · slygasket

I am having difficulty piercing for .098 pilot holes without having delamination occur. Also with a fabric-silicone wrapped, aluminum insert material. The phenolic material has a thickness of .125. The alum insert has a thickness of .09, with an overall thickness of .150. We use a Paser 4 nozzle on...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	fluid bed contamination (Preview) Hi fellow waterjet operators! older mitsubishi waterjet I am very new at this , I am employed at a company that is using a waterjet that I operate. I have been tasked at becoming the "waterjet expert" since I started we have been having an issue with contamination of the waterbed and feed to the jet. it ke...	driftinmark	3	10495	Nov 5, 2016 by driftinmark
	Report predicts robotic waterjets, high-definition plasma will drive metal cutting market (Preview) In its new report, “Global Metal Cutting Machine Tools Market 2016-2020,” Dublin-based Research and Markets predicts the market will grow at a CAGR of 7.41 percent through 2020.To calculate the market size, the report considers the demand for metal cutting machine tools from the various end-use...	yh75847584	0	6018	Oct 23, 2016 by yh75847584
	Machine losing pressure on every second stroke.... dropping to zero (Preview) Hi guys, I run a shop in sunny RSA, my machine(H20 jet) is losing pressure on every 2nd stroke and dropping to zero and then rebuilding pressure... I have had the pump checked, I've had a hydraulic specialist pop in and check all the solenoids and hydraulic switches, I've changed all of the hydraulic ma...	Glen Munitich	3	6921	Oct 11, 2016 by dc2012
	Membrane washing solution. (Preview) Hello all,At work we have an intermac primus waterjet. We are looking for a membrane washing solution for the water purifier. Our purifier is made by idrotecnica. I've gone directly to them, but they've sent me back to intermac, which is where we bought the machine. Unfortunately, the washing solut...	Primus pro	0	5628	Oct 4, 2016 by Primus pro
	KMT WATERKJET LEFT OVERSTROKE SHUTDOWN PENDING (Preview) Hi We are operating a KMT Waterjet and I got the error "Left Overstroke Shutdown Pending" and when it's running it disconnects after 5 minutes and show that error, I replaced the gaskets and prophets cleaned everything but I still have that error. Any one have any idea? Kind Regards Manuel	mmaia1	6	9028	Sep 20, 2016 by mmaia1
	fluid bed contamination (Preview) Hi fellow waterjet operators! older mitsubishi waterjet I am very new at this , I am employed at a company that is using a waterjet that I operate. I have been tasked at becoming the "waterjet expert" since I started we have been having an issue with contamination of the waterbed and feed to the jet. it ke...	driftinmark	0	6115	Sep 17, 2016 by driftinmark
	pressure problem (Preview) hi , i am having a pressure problem on a flow machine with cougar 2 pump. when i start pump i can get 40000 psi but as when i turn head on pressure drops to 25000 - 26000 psi and wont go any higher , i have new orifice and nozzle . anyone have an idea of where to start? thanks r brintle	rbrintle	8	8052	Sep 2, 2016 by chubeyr
	WATER JET FRUSTRATION Mr. E (Preview) I run a Flow Waterjet currently running the Hypertherm automation system. My current issue that has been causing delays to my production is the following: When I have my abrasive ready and my pressure is set to the desired specification I turn on the abrasive switch to enable the initial pierce when...	MRE	2	6844	Sep 2, 2016 by chubeyr
	relief valve (Preview) in am adapting an intensifier pump to a waterjet machine , it had a directdrive pump now, my question is with my old pump i only had adjustable relief valve to control pressure, with new pump do i need a dump valve in addition to an inline relief valve, my pump has neither on it now , only a hydraulic pressur...	rbrintle	0	5872	Sep 2, 2016 by rbrintle
	KMT WATERKJET LEFT OVERSTROKE SHUTDOWN PENDING (Preview) Hi We are operating a KMT Waterjet and I got the error "Left Overstroke Shutdown Pending" and when it's running it disconnects after 5 minutes and show that error, I replaced the gaskets and prophets cleaned everything but I still have that error. Any one have any idea? Kind Regards Manuel	mmaia1	2	6092	Aug 26, 2016 by mmaia1
	Flow waterjet (Preview) I work with a Flow waterjet Mach 3 XD (5 axis). When I try to cut a 45 degree angle I get a light curtain error. Does anyone know how to shut of the safety PLC for the light curtain? I am cutting water only for a certain part when I get the error. A tech told me to check the "Options Componet Box". I looked with an...	racer87	4	6803	Aug 24, 2016 by waterjetgroup
	KMT WATERKJET LEFT OVERSTROKE SHUTDOWN PENDING (Preview) Hi We are operating a KMT Waterjet and I got the error "Left Overstroke Shutdown Pending" and when it's running it disconnects after 5 minutes and show that error, I replaced the gaskets and prophets cleaned everything but I still have that error. Any one have any idea? Kind Regards Manuel	mmaia1	0	5425	Aug 18, 2016 by mmaia1
	Leak Detection Errors (Preview) Hi, I have a Calypso Waterjet with a KMT Pump. My pump started shutting off after 5 minutes of cutting and I would receive an error saying "3 Over Stroke (leak detection). The problem is I just replaced all the seals and have no visable signs of leakage. Has anyone seen this before?	SK	9	9037	Aug 17, 2016 by mmaia1
	bohler pump (Preview) hi , anyone have any information on a BOHLER pump , model number CP-9-4/075 ? it was used on an economos waterjet machine . from what little i can find out it was 50000 psi . thanks robert brintle	rbrintle	0	5685	Jul 28, 2016 by rbrintle
	Waterjet Beds (Preview) I recently started making my own waterjet beds. It was faster and cheaper than ordering one. My question is would people be interested in buying them from me if i started making them?	precisionwaterjetlv	1	5392	Jul 27, 2016 by yh75847584
	Garnet feed ?? (Preview) We have a mach 4 . We load garnet in the morning every thing works fine . If we have to load in the middle of the shift, we have garnet blowing out the top of the feeder. We have let set for as long as 15 min. before starting back up and it still blows out. any thought would be helpful. Thank You.	radjet	2	5862	Jul 27, 2016 by radjet
	Need help with Calypso... not rehoming and Zb gantry is disabled Calypso Zb gantry re-home (Preview) Need help with Calypso, can't get the Zb gantry to enable and can't get the machine to rehome. My model is the Hammerhead. Any help would be appreciated.	h2ojetman	3	5823	Jul 27, 2016 by radjet
	Waterjet Beds (Preview) I recently started making my own waterjet beds. It was faster and cheaper than ordering one. My question is would people be interested in buying them from me if i started making them?	precisionwaterjetlv	0	5563	Jul 25, 2016 by precisionwaterjetlv
	Flow waterjet (Preview) I work with a Flow waterjet Mach 3 XD (5 axis). When I try to cut a 45 degree angle I get a light curtain error. Does anyone know how to shut of the safety PLC for the light curtain? I am cutting water only for a certain part when I get the error. A tech told me to check the "Options Componet Box". I looked with an...	racer87	0	5888	Jul 19, 2016 by racer87
	Calypso Water Jet Zb gantry issue (Preview) Hi, the Zb gantry on my Calypso Hammerhead is now constantly blinking indicating that it is disabled. Any suggestions on how to enable it on the controller? I can't rehome the machine or cut anything at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated? Thanks, DK	h2ojetman	0	5617	Jul 14, 2016 by h2ojetman
	Speeding up the cutting process by limiting the amount of up and down time of the cutting head. (Preview) Fellow WaterJet Users, I am operating a Waterjet Suprema manufactured in 2003. We purchased this machine used in 2015. It has low hours and runs well. The Mitsubishi Software that was included in the Machine Controller is the CNC 700 Series. We use MetaCAM 6 as our Nesting Software. Recentl...	Tim V at Stanek Rack	2	5472	Jul 14, 2016 by Tim V at Stanek Rack
	FlowJet 2b Computer issues and upgrades (Preview) We've had our Flow unit for about 3 1/2 years now and have had a issue slow occur on a more frequent basis. While the FlowCut software is running and the unit is actively cutting, it will stop and shut the pump down. No error. We can start the pump back up and continue cutting from that point. It used to ha...	oferiniowa	5	6816	Jul 12, 2016 by MCP Services
	Enabling and Setting the Height Sensor-Help (Preview) Hi, I work with a Flow Mach 3 and I was wondering if anyone knew how to set the machines height sensor? I see the check box that enables but that's all I know. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Tom Salvador	tasalvador83	1	5861	Jun 19, 2016 by yh75847584
	WATER JET FRUSTRATION Mr. E (Preview) I run a Flow Waterjet currently running the Hypertherm automation system. My current issue that has been causing delays to my production is the following: When I have my abrasive ready and my pressure is set to the desired specification I turn on the abrasive switch to enable the initial pierce when...	MRE	0	5530	Jun 9, 2016 by MRE
	OMAX B55100 many problems!! (Preview) Hello all new to the forum and a new waterjet operator as well. We are having numerous with our two OMAX machines so I'll probably be posting a lot questions here in the near future but if someone could please help me with the immediate problem and get our jet back online it would be greatly appreciated....	RND_Group	2	5467	Jun 1, 2016 by teesee150
	Have you updated your Flow Jet? Flowjet Flow upgrade (Preview) We have a 4 year old Mach 2b Flow that runs off Windows XP. We've been having issues with the unit recently where the PC will lock up or no longer respond to inputs from either the keyboard or the mouse. We also experience delayed reactions to inputs which have cause us to crash the head into the material...	oferiniowa	2	5771	May 30, 2016 by Abdul
	OMAX B55100 many problems!! (Preview) Hello all new to the forum and a new waterjet operator as well. We are having numerous with our two OMAX machines so I'll probably be posting a lot questions here in the near future but if someone could please help me with the immediate problem and get our jet back online it would be greatly appreciated....	RND_Group	0	4852	May 24, 2016 by RND_Group
	OMAX B55100 many problems!! (Preview) Hello all new to the forum and a new waterjet operator as well. We are having numerous with our two OMAX machines so I'll probably be posting a lot questions here in the near future but if someone could please help me with the immediate problem and get our jet back online it would be greatly appreciated....	RND_Group	0	5470	May 24, 2016 by RND_Group
	NEED HELP with taper!! (Preview) HI. when i cut ss 6mm or 8mm or higher i have a big V-shaped taper and all size on square detail are rounded. taper has between up and down surface near 0.5 mm on 65x10x6mm detail. but when i use plexyglass 15mm same detail it's ok. i have flow mach2b with Pacer ECL plus, i use 1.02 mixed tube , diamond orific...	EddieC	1	5464	May 10, 2016 by yh75847584
	phenolic pilot holes (Preview) I am having difficulty piercing for .098 pilot holes without having delamination occur. Also with a fabric-silicone wrapped, aluminum insert material. The phenolic material has a thickness of .125. The alum insert has a thickness of .09, with an overall thickness of .150. We use a Paser 4 nozzle on...	slygasket	1	5340	May 3, 2016 by yh75847584
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