Basic Machine Data

Five-Axis Movement

The cutting process starts with the high-pressure intensifier pump. Water is pressurized before entering the cutting head, and abrasive is added when abrasive cutting is required.

During cutting, the CNC system controls the X, Y and Z movements together with the AB and AC rotary axes. This allows the cutting head to follow both straight and angled paths without repositioning the workpiece for each cutting direction.

Before the job starts, the integrated laser scanning function can be used to locate the actual workpiece position. Automatic height measurement is also available to set the cutting height. Once the cutting file is loaded, the CNC system controls the programmed movement throughout the cutting process.

The high-pressure system is the main cutting system of the TK-C5. An intensifier pump converts hydraulic pressure into the high-pressure water required for waterjet cutting. When abrasive cutting is selected, abrasive garnet is added to the water stream before it reaches the cutting nozzle.

The hydraulic system can be supplied with a plunger variable pump or gear pump. An external oil filter, pressure measurement structure and automatic alarm system are provided for routine inspection and maintenance.

The TK-C5 uses a five-axis cutting head with a counterweight-free structure. The main components are arranged around the rotary mechanism for access during routine maintenance.

The standard cutting head uses a 6.35 × 1.02 mm sand tube and a Ø0.33 gem.

Workpieces are not always positioned exactly where they were expected on the cutting table. The TK-C5 uses an integrated automatic laser scanning and positioning system to help locate the actual workpiece before cutting.

The scanned position can be used together with automatic height measurement before the programmed cutting job starts. This reduces the amount of manual measuring and marking required during workpiece setup.

Water, abrasive garnet and cutting debris are part of everyday waterjet operation. The TK-C5 uses protected guideways, enclosed transmission areas and stainless-steel covers around key working components.

• X-axis screw: 32 mm, TBI
• Y-axis screw: 32 mm, TBI
• Y-axis drive: Double Y
• X/Y linear guideway: TBI
• X/Y beam: Iron casting
• Guideway precision: H level
• Rail flatness / straightness: <0.05 mm
• Cover material: 304 stainless steel
• Water tank structure: Double layer
• Water tank body annealing: Available
• Water tank body processing: Available
• Datum point locator: Available
• Platform support: Solid-core flat steel
• Water tank support bar adjustment: Available
• X-beam protection: Water baffle
• Y-beam protection: Labyrinth dustproof structure

The TK-C5 uses an industrial computer with the Shanghai Weihong NcStudio V10 CNC system. The control system supports commonly used drawing formats for CNC waterjet cutting and provides automatic data saving in case of power failure.

• CNC system: Shanghai Weihong NcStudio V10
• Computer: Industrial PC
• Compatible file formats: ASC, IGS, DXF, DWG
• Servo system: Absolute-value bus servo
• Power-failure protection: Automatic data saving
• Motor correction: Double-motor automatic correction
• Origin / limit switch: No limit/origin switch required

During abrasive waterjet cutting, the automatic abrasive supply system feeds garnet to the cutting head. The system uses a pneumatic switch and includes a low-abrasive warning function.

The TK-C5 is mainly used where standard straight cutting is not enough and the workshop needs more flexibility from one machine.

The waterjet cutting system can also be used for glass, ceramic tile, stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminium alloy processing.

The following cutting data is a reference for abrasive waterjet cutting using 82# garnet. Actual cutting speed depends on material type, material thickness, abrasive condition, cutting quality requirements and machine operating conditions.

The figures above are reference processing data. Cutting results may vary according to the material and the required edge quality.

After the customer prepares the installation conditions according to Kaida's requirements, Kaida can appoint an after-sales technician to provide installation guidance and onsite debugging.

Waterjet cutting involves regular replacement of wear parts in the cutting head, high-pressure system and abrasive delivery system. Kaida provides the corresponding consumable and spare-part information for routine maintenance.

Common consumables include the cutting gem, sand pipe, sand body, water switch seal, 50-micron filter and 10-micron filter.

The TK-C5 has been supplied for stone fabrication and other CNC waterjet cutting applications. Customer project details, processing photos and finished products can be added here according to the actual installation case.

Project Information

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Machine: TK-C5 CNC 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Machine
• Material: Marble
• Application: Interior decoration
• Configuration: 1 head

Kaida provides 1-year warranty, permanent remote technical support and installation guidance for the TK-C5.

If an onsite engineer is required, the customer is responsible for the engineer's round-trip airfare, accommodation and meals, visa expenses and an engineer service fee of USD 100 per day.

For routine maintenance, Kaida provides information on consumables and vulnerable parts. One spare-parts set/list, including vulnerable items such as buttons, can also be provided according to the machine configuration.

For current configuration, processing requirements and quotation, please contact Kaida Machinery.