Water Jet Sweden has developed the Grand Twin, a dual-beam waterjet cutting system that combines the productivity of two independent machines with the flexibility of a single large-format platform. Following its first installation in Norway, a second system has been ordered by a customer in southern Europe. 

Designed for manufacturers handling varied production requirements, the Grand Twin features two independently controlled X beams, allowing separate cutting jobs to run simultaneously. Alternatively, one beam can be parked to create a larger continuous working area. 

The first installation, an NCG 3090 Twin, features a 3 x 9 m cutting table configurable as two independent 3 x 4 m working zones or a single cutting area measuring approximately 3 x 8.5 m. Each beam has its own PanelOne control system, with both zones operating within a common safety system. 

Developed in response to a specific customer requirement, the concept builds on Water Jet Sweden’s established Grand platform, incorporating its heavy-duty construction, multi-head configurations and optional Beveljet 60 five-axis cutting technology. 

Linear drives in the Y axes and a patented gantry design maintain positioning accuracy across exceptionally long cutting tables, including machines exceeding 25 m. 

The second Grand Twin will feature two cutting heads on each X beam, including a Beveljet 60 system, providing four cutting heads in total. 

Says Lennart Svensson, CEO of Water Jet Sweden: “We see significant potential in the Grand Twin concept. It gives manufacturers the opportunity to combine high production capacity with a level of flexibility that would traditionally have required several separate machines.” 

The company believes the system offers manufacturers an efficient way to increase capacity while accommodating larger and more varied workpieces. 

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