Psy-Winder 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Head

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The Psy-winder is a precision 5 axis waterjet cutting mechanism where the angle to the material is defined by one axis and the clock angle to the profile is another. In this manner the programming for this design is very simple and the G-code to describe a beveled circle can be done in only 2 lines. Post processors are available for both 2D and 3D CAM software. Due to the nature of the Psy-Winder mechanism it is considered a fixed mechanical tool tip cutter. This means that the motion of the additional rotary axes does not affect the spatial position of the cutting point. This is superior to a kinematically modeled mechanism which must offset its X, Y, and Z position based on the angles of the 4th and 5th axes and can accumulate additional error if the positions of the rotary axes are not perfect (i.e. deflected from the forces of a high pressure coil).

Features:

Wide Cutting Angle

From 0° vertical to 90° horizontal.

2D and 3D Capabilities

Post processors are available for both 2D and 3D CAM software.

Range of Travel

Capacity of 12" to 24" vertical travel on Z-axis.

Speed

Depending on the waterjet system, speeds can be up to 2,000in/min.

Software / Taper Compensation

Allows the programming of bevels on parts or to allow for taper compensation to virtually eliminate the taper commonly found on parts cut by a waterjet.

Multiple 5-Axis Heads

Up to nine Psy-Winder five-axis cutting heads can be installed on one cross beam with a single X-Classic controller (which can be retrofitted to all previously released Wardjet systems and to most other waterjet systems).

Height Sensor (optional)

This feature can dramatically reduce the potential for broken nozzles by automatically adjusting the height of the cutting head to maintain a fixed distance between the nozzle and the material regardless of any variances in the material.

Crash Sensor (optional)

This accessory is intended to stop the motion of your machine if there is anything in the path of the cutting head that has the potential to break a nozzle or cause other serious damage.