AMS V - Abrasive Management System by Karolin Machine Tool Private Limited (kmt Waterjet)

The integrated Solution for Automated Waterjet Cutting

Research and development in the field of waterjet cutting technology is increasingly focused on optimization and automation of the cutting process. As a leading provider of advanced waterjet cutting technology, KMT Waterjet Systems can again offer its customers more than others. The KMT range of leading-edge products includes now the AMS V abrasive management system, catering for the full integration of all components of a waterjet cutting unit.

Everything under control: centralised control and monitoring of all modules
The AMS V abrasive management system controls the entire abrasive supply flow of the watejet cutting machine, from filtering of the abrasive to monitoring the cutting process, ensuring optimised cutting results. The amount of abrasive used is a key cost factor for the operation of a waterjet cutting unit. Optimised control of all modules therefore does not only help achieve precision cuts, it also reduces the costs for consumables, thus giving you a clear competitive edge.

AMS V with Active Autoline™ II cutting head
Active Autoline™ II is an abrasive cutting head system that can be easily integrated into any waterjet cutting machine in a matter of seconds. The ACTIVE AUTOLINE™ II is particularly user-friendly, as the water nozzle can be replaced without the need for tools. The system does away with time consuming centring, and the three main wear parts can be replaced individually, when needed. The Active Autoline™II is a complete module consisting of a high pressure valve, a custom-length nozzle tube and the Autoline™ II cutting head with diamond and focusing tube.

Optimised abrasive feed
The abrasive material is fed through a wear-proof cemented hard metal tube at an angle of 30° to the mixing chamber. This reduces the need for space and prolongs the service life of the nozzle body and insert. The mixing chamber is positioned in such a manner that it offers easy access for the cleaning and replacement of the nozzle insert. A pin ensures proper alignment of the mixing chamber and the abrasive inlet at the nozzle body, so that flow loss caused by incorrect installation is effectively prevented. The water nozzle is mounted directly on the mixing chamber.

The three main components of the AMS IV abrasive management system:

ABRALINE V abrasive storage and supply system
FEEDLINE V abrasive metering system
Active Autoline II/PRO or ACTIVE IDE II/PRO abrasive cutting head systems