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The Jet Edge High Rail Gantry System Overview

The Jet Edge High Rail Gantry System Overview

The Jet Edge High Rail Gantry System Overview

Product catalog summary
Precision Overhead Gantry Design
The Jet Edge motion system features an overhead gantry structure with raised runways and a moving bridge, providing Y and X motion for the cutting head. This design is stable due to gravity, reducing tolerance issues common in low rail systems. Elevated runways improve access and protect critical components.

Bridge and Runway Construction
The system uses robust steel tubes for legs and runways, with additional stiffness provided by welded ribs. The bridge is lightweight yet strong, enhancing responsiveness and accuracy. Stress relief is applied post-fabrication to prevent flexure.

Linear Rails and Drive System
THK linear rails and high torque servo motors ensure precision and eliminate backlash. The system uses three linear rails on the bridge for superior travel straightness. Lead screw stabilizer blocks prevent whipping, and a rigid faceplate supports multiple cutting heads.

System Protection
Critical areas are protected by seals, brushes, and enclosures to prevent contamination. Wire supports secure electrical components, and a scissor arm design protects plumbing and allows installation in low clearance areas.

Multiple Cutting Heads and Spreader Bar
The system supports multiple cutting heads, increasing productivity. The spreader bar extends the work envelope, with various lengths available. The intensifier pump size is determined by water volume requirements.

Catcher Tank
The catcher tank is isolated from the motion system to prevent vibration, featuring replaceable slat grating for durability and cost efficiency.

System Sizing and Options
Jet Edge offers systems from 4’x4’ to 16’x16’, with options for multiple heads, increased beam length, abrasive systems, and more. Spreader bars can expand the work envelope.

Tolerances
System tolerances are verified using Renishaw Ballbar tests, ensuring high accuracy. The system achieves a circularity of ±0.0013”, demonstrating superior motion control.

Contact Information
For more information, contact Jet Edge via phone, email, or visit their website.
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Catalog excerpts

The Jet Edge High Rail Gantry System Overview -1

Motion System DescriptionMotion System Description >

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1.1 Bridge and Runway Construction The system legs are 7 x 7Ԕ x 3/8 steel tubesthat are secured to the foundation and provideleveling adjustment of the runway beams at thebottom of the legs. Runways are constructed of 8Ԕ x 12 x 3/8Ԕ wall rectangular steel tubes whichhave 1 1/4 x 2Ԕ steel ribs welded to the length ofthe runway. The 1 1/4 rib provides additional stiffness and is chalkfasted to provide a flatmounting surface. Chalkfast is a self-levelingcompound that levels within Ա.0002. This face inside the beam for additional rigidity with a1/2Ԕsteel plate welded on to cap the channel intoa tube....

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Preloaded Double-nut ballscrew Directly coupled servo on Runways Directly coupled servo on Bridge Two rails fastened on bottom with ballscrew One rail fastened on top >

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In order to eliminate any type of whippingaction of the ball screws, Jet Edge uses industry exclusive lead screw stabilizer blocks every 4 tosupport the ball screw. > Labyrinth lip seals and brush design Metal enclosures last the life of the machine.Abrasive material will wear through bellow enclosures which will cause contamination tocritcal areas. Wire supports are used under themetal enclosures to secure and protect all wiresthus eliminatingany electricalshortage concerns. > Industry exclusive lead screw stabilizer blocks Finally, Jet Edge finishes the system with arigid 1Ҕ 6061 T6 faceplate....

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1.5 Multiple Cutting Heads and Spreader Bar Multiple cutting heads increase your productivity. Jet Edge has built a rigid system that can handlethis feature. With the overhead gantry waterjet system, the catcher tank is extended to accommodate the spreader bar thus increasing the work envelope.The total cutting area of the Model 610 is 6 by 10Ғ with one head as shown below. Model 610 10 foot cross axis The spreader bar is available in lengths of 36, 48Ԕ, 60, 72Ԕ, 90, and 96Ԕ. Spreader bars arelimited to four cutting heads, however, unique combinations will be reviewed by engineering. Theintensifier...

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