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IFB | Integrated Flying Bridge

— the compact waterjet cutting system for any application

High productivity with an integrated, compact design
The Integrated Flying Bridge is a waterjet cutting system that has been field proven through over two thousand installations worldwide. It incorporates a design that fills the industry's needs for a machine consuming minimal floor space, providing optimal operator access and easy loading and unloading. All machine components such as high-pressure pump and motion control as well as all electrical, hydraulic and high-pressure fittings have been integrated in the design in order to save valuable floor space. For material loading and unloading of cut parts the operator has access to all three sides of the work envelope.

The system is controlled by Flow's own FlowMaster^® PC control system. The heart are complex calculation models which call upon nearly 30 years of experience with the abrasive waterjet cutting process supported by an extensive material database.

For every application the perfect configuration
For maximum productivity, it is possible to equip the IFB with optional features such as the new HyperPressure Technology or Dynamic Waterjet^® technology. Further options like the patented UltraPierce vacuum assist system, height sensor or laser pointer make the Integrated Flying Bridge a perfect machine tool for any application.

And, as with all Flow waterjet cutting systems you can choose the pump solution that is suited best for your application: direct drive HyPlex pump or classic intensifier pump either with 4,150 bar or 6,000 bar operating pressure. But no matter which model you choose, you will receive a Flow pump that is reliable, efficient and easy to maintain.

Performance specifications Available sizes (work envelope)  Dynamic Waterjet Technology:  3.6 x 2 m, 2.4 x 1.2 m and 1.2 x 1.2 m*  Conventional technology:  7.2 x 2 m, 3.6 x 2 m, 2.5 x 1.25 m und 1.2 x 1.2 m*  Other sizes on request * IFB with work envelope 1.2 x 1.2 m is not available with HyperPressure Technology.   Machine dynamic motion ranges  Rapid traverse speed maximum: 12.5 m/min  Contour speed maximum: 7.6 m/min   Machine positional specifications (per linear axis at 20 °C ± 2 °C)  Linear positional accuracy: ± 0.08 mm  Repeatability: ± 0.05 mm   Drive system  Digital AC servo motors with closed loop feedback  X- and Y-axis utilize a ball screw with driven nut  X- and Y-axis utilize recirculating ball, linear bearings  and hardened precision ways  Full protection package (covers and internal bellows)  for drive system and ease of machine   High-pressure pump  HyPlex (3,800 bar)  Intensifier (4,150 bar)  Intensifier HyperJet (6,000 bar)

Benefits Continuous operating pressure of 6,000 bar thanks to HyperPressure Technology Highly accurate, taper free parts as a result of Dynamic Waterjet technology Saves valuable floor space Lowest operating cost through optimal abrasive usage and longest consumable and wear part life Machines virtually any material and thickness Rapid setup time Easy to operate and quick to learn Dedicated worldwide service network for rapid response time

Specifications are subject to change.

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