MDS and Jetstream Waterjets have had an affiliation for a long time. MDS is
responsible for creating the operating software for the machine (appropiately
named "Jetstream") and also for the Installation and training of operators on
many sites in many countries around the world. It is therefore true that MDS
truly knows the needs and wants of Waterjet users, and continually strives to
imporove the Jetstream software to answer those requirements.
The Jetstream Software has many advantages:
*Ease of use. The Jetstream Software is extreemely easy to use and quick to
learn.
*Can run off standard G-Code format, and also has the ability to directly run
from DXF Files, thus eliminating the need for special CAM Software.
*Has Kerf Compensation functionality which can be controlled from the NC Code
via G40, G41 and G42 Commands or set within the Software.
*Advanced Velocity Control Algorithm allows for fast and smooth cutting.
*New version with Fully Automatic Z Axis Function capable of measuring the
material to be cut and then automatically loading the appropriate settings.
*Multiple Zero Points for "Cyclic Cutting" where the machine constantly runs a
programs in 2 positions. This is for high volume production.
*Capable of modifying the cutting program to allow for material rotation and
offset.
*Digitizing of templates using the Optical Digitizing System, designed by MDS
Jetstream Software is used exclusively by Jetstream Waterjets, manufactured by
Shanghai Jinjian Waterjet Manufacturing Co Ltd
. For those interested in buying a Jetstream Waterjet in Australia please follow
this
link.
For a long time, Template Digitization has been an issue in this industry, with
the need of bulky 3rd party systems such as Digitizing Tablets etc. MDS has
solved this problem with the introduction of the MDS Optical Template Digitizing
System. This system uses a high quality German Industrial Vision System to plot
points around a template that is placed on the Waterjet's Cutting Table, thus
eliminating the need for extra space for a seperate digitizing system, and can
effectively digitize any template that fits onto the Waterjet. Once the template
is plotted, it is then an easy task to modify the drawing in the CAD software
provided with the machine to quickly create the desired shape.
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