GCM
COMPLEX CUTTING MADE SIMPLE
COMPLEX CUTTING MADE SIMPLE
The GCM is one of the largest waterjets ever built by WARDJet, featuring both an Infini Winder 5-Axis head and a 5-Axis 24,000 RPM milling head for composite milling. The GCM has 5 feet of Z-Axis travel and is able to cut over the water table or over a part on the ground. The versatility this machine provides in terms of cutting and milling of composites is amazing. By combining both operations on a single, large-format system, operators can process composites without having to move the parts to a separate machine for milling. This helps to increase the accuracy of the parts as well as saving valuable time setting up a second machine.
Footprint
40.8' x 24.9'
12.45 m x 7.59 m
One Carriage X-Y Cutting Area
30' x 14.1'
9.14 m x 4.29 m
Two Carriage X-Y Cutting Area
30' x 14.1'
9.14 m x 4.29 m
Software
Ikuhlu, WARDCAM, IGEMS
Ikuhlu, WARDCAM, IGEMS
Power Requirements (Gantry Only)
230V, 30 amps, 3 Phase
230V, 30 amps, 3 Phase
Air Requirements
80 psi, 2 cfm
5.52 bar, 0.06 cmm
Max Number of Z-Carriages
4
4
Bulk Feed Hopper
2200 lb pressurized
2200 lb pressurized
Drive Mechanism
Helical rack and split pinion (X & Y). Ball screw driven Z.
Helical rack and split pinion (X & Y). Ball screw driven Z.
Linear Positional Accuracy
± 0.003" per axis
± 0.08 mm per axis
Repeatability
± 0.001" per axis
± 0.03 mm per axis
Speed
0.01 in/min - 500 in/min based on 230 volts
0.25 mm/min - 12700 mm/min based on 230 volts
