Alphajet TVL from Waterjet Sweden is the new generation of mechatronics for vertical cutting. With a design of 45-30-30 mechatronics, fixed TCP and low rotation point, only very small, precise movements are necessary to achieve a perpendicular cut. The concept of TVL includes three functions that compensate for the dynamics of the waterjet cutting process: TAC, VOC and LAG.

TAC (Taper Angle Control) controls the incision size of the bottom side of the part, while VOC (Variable Offset Control) controls the size of the top side of the part. The jet will remove more material when cutting with a slow speed than when cutting with a fast speed. To obtain correct measurements the VOC change the kerf depending on the actual cutting speed.

When cutting through the material, the jet on the down side will be reflected opposite to the cutting direction. This reflection is called the LAG. The LAG will increase with a faster cutting speed than with a low speed. 

The Alphajet TVL can handle both 4100 and 6200 bar water pressure. An upgrade from 2D to Alphajet TVL cutting tools includes the Alphajet unit, software upgrades, any new hardware needed, installation, commissioning, performance measurement and user training. To minimise downtime, Waterjet Sweden delivers Alphajet pre-assembled.

Installation and commissioning take about two business days with one day of user training.

The main requirement for the upgrade is a machine with a four-axis FANUC CNC with PanelOne. On older machines, the control system can also be upgraded.

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