6-Axis Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Systems as an Alternative to the Traditional Cutting Tables

At Alliance Automation, we design and build advanced 6-axis robotic abrasive waterjet cutting systems using industrial robots to deliver precise, high-performance solutions for cutting complex 3-dimensional metal parts. These systems are engineered for durability, flexibility, and accuracy making them ideal for a wide range of metal fabrication applications.

Engineered for 3D Cutting Challenges

Our robotic waterjet cutting systems are specifically built to handle intricate geometries and challenging contours on metal parts that traditional cutting methods struggle with. By integrating ABB 6-axis robotic arms with high-pressure abrasive waterjet technology, we enable precise cutting of 3D components such as:

• Domes
• Pipes and tubing
• Casted parts
• Formed or stamped panels
• Complex weldments

These parts often feature irregular surfaces, compound curves, and varying thicknesses—conditions where a 6-axis robotic waterjet system truly excels.

Smarter Programming with Robotmaster CAM Software

To program these complex cutting paths with precision and efficiency, we use Robotmaster CAM software, a powerful offline programming and simulation tool that bridges the gap between CAD/CAM and robotic motion.

Robotmaster allows us to:

• Generate collision-free tool paths directly from 3D CAD models
• Optimize robot motion and cutting angles automatically
• Simulate the entire cutting process in a virtual environment
• Reduce setup time and eliminate manual programming errors

With Robotmaster, we can quickly adapt to part design changes, improve cycle times, and ensure consistent, high-quality results for every cut.

Why Use Robotic Abrasive Waterjet Cutting?

Abrasive waterjet cutting is a cold-cutting process that avoids heat-affected zones (HAZ), distortion, and hardening, which are common with plasma, laser, or oxy-fuel cutting. This makes it ideal for preserving the material integrity of precision metal parts.

Key benefits of our 6-axis robotic waterjet cutting systems include:

• Exceptional Flexibility: The 6-axis robotic arm allows for complex motion and precise tool orientation, enabling accurate cutting at virtually any angle or position.
• High Precision: Tight tolerances and clean edges with no secondary processing required.
• Material Versatility: Suitable for cutting a wide range of metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, cast iron, and more.
• Cost Efficiency: Minimal tooling, reduced rework, and faster cycle times increase overall efficiency and ROI.

Customized Turnkey Solutions

Each system is tailored to your specific production needs, part geometry, and throughput requirements. We provide:

• Complete cell design and integration
• Custom part fixturing
• Robotmaster offline programming
• Safety enclosures and guarding
• Training and ongoing support

Whether you're processing low-volume prototype parts or high-volume production runs, our solutions scale to meet your needs while maintaining consistent cut quality.

Built for the Real World

With decades of experience in robotic automation and waterjet integration, our systems are built to perform reliably in demanding industrial environments. They’re well-suited for industries such as:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Energy
• Foundry and casting
• Metal fabrication

Contact us today to learn more about how our 6-axis robotic abrasive waterjet cutting systems programmed with Robotmaster which can streamline your operations and deliver high-quality results for your 3D metal cutting applications.

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