GCM In Action

GCM
COMPLEX CUTTING MADE SIMPLEThe 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 accuracy of the parts as well as saving valuable time setting up a second machine.
Spec | Detail |
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Footprint | 40.8' x 24.9' |
One Carriage X-Y Cutting Area | 30' x 14.1' |
Two Carriage X-Y Cutting Area | 30' x 14.1' |
Software | Ikuhlu, WARDCAM, IGEMS |
Power Requirements (Gantry Only) | 230V, 30 amps, 3 Phase |
Air Requirements | 80 psi, 2 cfm |
Max Number of Z-Carriages | 4 |
Bulk Feed Hopper | 2200 lb pressurized |
Drive Mechanism | Helical rack and split pinion (X & Y). Ball screw driven Z. |
Linear Positional Accuracy | ± 0.003" per axis |
Repeatability | ± 0.001" per axis |
Speed | 0.01 in/min - 500 in/min based on 230 volts |