KMT Waterjet cutting systems for the Defense Industry

KMT’s global OEM waterjet tables provide comprehensive defense industry solutions, from high gantry five-axis to six-axis robotic cells.

KMT WATErjet – The Defense Industry Cutting Solution

KMT Waterjet’s versatile intensifier pump technology, ranging from 6.200 bar to 4.100 bar, is essential in defense applications for precision cutting various materials.

Waterjet systems offer precision cutting of various materials, including titanium, Inconel, aluminum, rubber, and steel, as well as composites ranging from .099 cm to 15 cm thick.

WATERJET CUTTING ADVANTAGES:

  • Precision Cutting: Achieve precise fabrication of intricate aircraft components with unmatched accuracy using waterjet cutting technology.
  • Versatile Material Compatibility: Cut a wide range of materials including metals and composites effortlessly with KMT Waterjet technology.
  • No Heat-Affected Zones (HAZ): Eliminate heat-induced damage risks in aerospace materials with cold waterjet cutting, ensuring structural integrity.
  • Minimal Material Waste: Optimize material utilization and reduce costs with waterjet cutting’s narrow kerf width and minimal waste production.
  • Enhanced Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by eliminating hazardous fumes and particles with waterjet cutting technology.
  • Complex Shape Capabilities: Easily fabricate complex shapes and contours essential for aircraft and helicopter components using waterjet cutting.
  • Reduced Machining Time: Accelerate the production of military aircraft parts with waterjet cutting’s precision and speed, reducing machining time.
  • Enhanced Structural Integrity: Maintain component integrity with clean, burr-free edges produced by waterjet cutting technology.
  • Cost-Effective Production: Minimize production costs while benefiting from advanced capabilities with cost-effective waterjet cutting technology.
  • Customization and Adaptability: Adapt easily to evolving military requirements with customizable waterjet cutting systems tailored to specific design needs.
KMT waterjet cutting head aerospace multi axis

VERSATILITY

The KMT Waterjet OEM network offers the defense industry a complete line of waterjet table machines including five-axis waterjet to robotic integrated six-axis motion control.

KMT Waterjet five axis water jet cutting

FASTER

Waterjet stripping by Shape Process Automation is up to 10x faster than chemical removal processes, saving time and money. Utrahigh-pressure water removes coatings without damaging materials.

KMT Waterjet robot cutting propeller blades

PRECISION

Waterjet cutting enables precise metal cutting for various aerospace and defense industry components. No Heat Affected Zones (HAZ), cracking or material delamination.

KMT Waterjet drilling turbine components machining

HIGH REPEATABILITY

Waterjet hole drilling without stress on various metals (titanium, super alloys and more) can deliver a very accurate and tight mesh of holes.

Complete Waterjet Machine and Table Systems for the Defense Industry

DEFENSE SECTOR CUTTING FAQ'S

Q: WHAT IS 5-AXIS WATERJET CUTTING? A: Five-axis waterjet cutting is an advanced machining to cut multiple angles simultaneously, allowing for intricate shapes and contours required for high performance defense machines.

True 5-Axis Waterjet Cutting

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The Adaptive Manufacturing System from PaR Systems is precision aerospace equipment with FANUC robot flexible fixturing and multi-purpose head for scalable robotic part fixturing multiple part loading.

This workhorse also includes the KMT Streamline 60,000psi/100 HP waterjet cutting pump with redundant intensifiers for 6-Axis trimming, 5-Axis drilling, 5-Axis machining, 5-Axis chamfering, 6-Axis part scanning, part cleaning, an integrated tool rack, spindle tool verification, x y linear motors, a high resolution digital video camera and laser profilometer calibration.

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KMT Waterjet has global offices to assist you in your region. Contact us using the following form, and the message will be forwarded to the local office which can provide the best support.

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KMT Waterjet has global offices to assist you in your region. Contact us using the following form, and the message will be forwarded to the local office which can provide the best support.

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