Jet Edge’s Low-Rail Gantry features a gantry bridge traveling on a floor-mounted rack and pinion drive system. The gantry, comprised of two machined end-trucks which support the main cross-axis beam and deck, provides the platform for the precision shape cutting processes. Its design is rugged and accurate for heavyduty shape cutting and high-speed positioning in lengths up to 50 feet. The trucks, each equipped with individual drive units, provide the motion along the x axis. The double-drive unit prevents lagging which could occur with a slave truck that is free running or mechanically coupled by an axle. Two steel wheels located in each truck assembly ride the machined top surface of the linear rails. A pair of side-guide rollers at each end of the master drive truck straddle the rail contacting the machined sides for accurate guidance. An air blast nozzle located at each end of the truck removes dirt loosened by the wheel and rail scrapers. Plasma can be added to the machine to increase its functionality. Construction All components are modular welded steel construction with machined mounting surfaces, and are bolted together to form a rigid machine frame. The PLC offers easy modification and integration of additional stations at minimal cost. Burny 10 Touch-Screen control including standard shape and CAD/CAM/Nesting on board.

low rail gantry Performance Features Rail System Support for the machine and longitudinal (lengthwise) travel is accomplished on elevator-type rails that feature an enhanced rail design with linear motion guides and specialized bellows system for X and Y axis. The machined surfaces of the rails provide smooth, even tracking for sure accuracy. The floor-mounted rails are supported by heavy duty leveling pads featuring forged steel clips for fastening the rail to the pad and integrated adjusters for aligning the machine rail in all directions. The ends of each rail section are machined with a tongue...