The AquaCut series
The exclusive high-speed solution
for advanced 3D-cutting
The AquaCut series | Highly precise and without thermal influence
The AquaCut is a highly precise CNC waterjet cutting machine designed to process a wide variety of materials including those that cannot be subject to thermal or mechanical stresses.
Pure water or abrasive cutting can be applied, among others, to metal, stone, marble, armored glass, ceramics, plastics, wood, thick corrugated cardboard, foam materials and sandwich materials.
The machine can be equipped with a 5-axis waterjet rotator with ACTG® for bevel cutting, as well as combined with plasma, pipe and profile cutting or tapping. Other features include Additional Beveling Process (ABP) and taper compensation (ABC).
These customers rely on MicroStep and benefit from the AquaCut
"I recommend the AquaCut. With this machine we are ready for the future and are able to serve our customers as flexibly as possible."
Angelo Clarijs,
Business Manager | Sideron BV
Features
Fine contours and highly precise cuts up to 150 mm
No thermal stress on the cut partCutting of the finest contoursPrecision to the degree of hundredths of a millimeterCutting of...
Adaptive Bevel Compensation (ABC)
In order to meet the requirements for high precision and/or perpendicularity of the cut parts, MicroStep‘s Adaptive Bevel...
Intuitive and easy to implement: Fully automatic bevel cutting up to 45°
The system allows fully automatic and highly precise bevel cuts up to 45° thanks to MicroStep's ACTG calibration system...
Individual design of the Z-axis stroke up to 1,400 mm
In order to ensure the appropriate flexibility when processing domes, profiles and various higher components, the stroke of the...
Durable high-precision components
Rustproof chrome plating of linear guidelines helps to protect them against wear caused by abrasive and corrosion. In addition,...
Optional water table designs
Depending on your requirements, different cutting table designs are available for the AquaCut series:Galvanized or stainless...
Sludge removal conveyor
The cutting tank can be optionally equipped with an automatic cleaning system, either with a conveyor belt that carries the...
The highest safety standards to protect machine operators
In addition to the already high MicroStep® safety standards, the system can be extended with the following safety equipment...
Innovative software solutions: Intuitive and easy operation
So that you can fully concentrate on your production, our innovative software solutions help you to intuitively transform...
Ergonomic and uncomplicated: The iMSNC® control system
Apart from the externally positioned control console with ergonomic 24" touch screen display, the system has additional...
Remote Diagnostics
With iMSNC® and numerous remote maintenance modules, MicroStep offers the best foundation for fast and competent help via...
Technical specifications
Dimensions |
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Effective length of work area* | 3,000 to 18,000 mm |
Effective width of work area* | 1,500 to 4,000 mm |
* Different configurations on request. The net area of the working zone can be operated with all available tools. | |
Tools |
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Possible number of tools | 4 |
Possible cutting processes | waterjet, combinable with plasma |
Possible number of bevel cutting heads | 2 |
Maximum material thickness waterjet | according to pump up to 150 mm |
Maximum material thickness plasma | according to plasma source up to 80 mm |
Precision |
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Positioning speed | up to 40,000 mm/min. |
Positioning accuracy | according to DIN 28206 / depending on the feature version up to the hundredths range |
X, Y axis | linear guides, driven on both sides and helical toothed racks |
Z axis | ball screw |
Control & software |
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Control | iMSNC® |
Main control panel | 17" touchscreen, external |
Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) |
Additional operating units | 2 operating units on the gantry (one on the left side and one on the right side) |
All specifications subject to change |
Software
Software from MicroStep® – developed especially for cutting
To allow you to concentrate fully on your production, our MicroStep® software solutions, drawings and cutting plans help you to intuitively convert them into finished components. Part of our product range also includes automation solutions for the organization of your entire cutting process.
Asper Basic
Asper Basic is the ideal tool for an easy and fast creation of NC programs for different cutting technologies (plasma, oxyfuel, laser or waterjet).
Asper Nesting
With Asper Nesting, you can easily and intuitively nest component drawings into efficient cutting plans.
MPM Production Management
MPM forms the basis for automated cutting. It automatically nests complex cutting jobs and projects on the right material and distributes the cutting plans to cutting machines for processing.
Control
Handles even the most complex cutting tasks – the iMSNC® machine control
iMSNC® from MicroStep is one of the most advanced control systems for CNC cutting machines. It was developed to easily, reliably, and efficiently turn cutting plans into finished parts with the help of a clear and modern user interface.
MicroStep iMSNC® machine control
The intelligent solution for multi-technology work
iMSNC® from MicroStep is one of the most advanced control systems for CNC cutting machines. It was developed to easily, reliably, and efficiently turn cutting plans into finished parts with the help of a clear and modern user interface. The system’s hardware consists of a stand-alone control console with a TFT touchscreen and a control panel with an LCD display mounted on the gantry. In order to achieve maximum utilization and flexibility of our machines, the ergonomic control console offers the opportunity to nest new cutting programs and generate new CNC codes during an ongoing cutting process. As the iMSNC® control system and all CAM software solutions come from our company, the software with its versatile modules can be individually customized for your production. Parameter databases for individual technologies enable consistently high quality under various circumstances. iMSNC® comes with multiple efficient evaluation tools for production process optimization. These provide you with the much-needed overview of current cutting orders, cutting times, cost calculations and machine utilization in day-to-day production.
Overview of important performance data:
- 24’’ touchscreen
- Efficient management of tool data
- Very short programming times
- Fast data transfer
- Flexible and easy to use
- Advanced cutting simulation for more work safety
- Convenient contextual help via pop-up bubbles
Media
Cutting system
2D cutting
3D cutting
Cutting samples
Control and operating unit
EXPERIENCE OUR SYSTEMS LIVE
in the CompetenceCenter South or North
- All four cutting technologies (laser, plasma, oxyfuel, waterjet)
- Innovative automation systems
- The latest solutions for bending and deburring
- Industry 4.0 demo factory
- Easy to reach: in the south and north of Germany