Floor Mount Pedestal Waterjet Systems
High-Precision Cutting in a Flexible, Cost-Effective Package
The Floor Mount Pedestal configuration is the simplest and most cost-effective robotic waterjet cell offered by Shape Process Automation. It’s designed to deliver the flexibility and automation advantages of robotic waterjet cutting while minimizing complexity and footprint — making it a practical entry point into automated waterjet processing. This configuration is ideal for applications requiring consistent, precise cutting within a fixed work envelope.
Key Features and Benefits of Floor Mount Waterjet Cutting
- Cost-Effective Integration: Provides a simpler and more economical setup compared with larger gantry systems, lowering the overall capital investment.
- High-Speed, High-Pressure Cutting: Uses the power of waterjet technology for fast and clean cuts on diverse materials.
- Flexibility in Automation: Can be easily integrated with a variety of industrial robots (6-axis or 7-axis) to automate the cutting process. Supports one to three robots so you can start small and expand capacity as needed.
- Space-Efficient: Without the need for large gantry supports or rotating walls, the floor-mount setup can be a better fit in facilities with limited overhead clearance or constrained footprint.
- Reduced Maintenance: The system is designed with minimal moving parts to decrease maintenance requirements and improve uptime.
- Clean Operation: Waterjet cutting is an environmentally friendly process that is dust-free and heat-free, eliminating material warping or hardening.
- Minimal Kerf and High Precision: Delivers tight tolerance cuts with a small kerf, minimizing material waste.
Ideal Floor Mount Pedestal Applications
- Automotive: Trimming and cutting of 3D formed parts and complex plastic components
- Aerospace: Precision cutting of composite and non-metallic parts
- Consumer Goods: Cutting various materials for products, often integrated with a rotary table or other fixture for part presentation.
- General Manufacturing: Any application requiring automated, high-precision cutting of soft or hard materials.
Typical System Configuration
| Component | Specification/Typical Option |
| Robot | Industrial robot (single, dual, or triple), sized and configured to suit the application |
| Pump | High-pressure waterjet pump from H2O, Flow, or KMT brands |
| Fixture | Varies — tailored to part geometry and volume |
| Cell Type | Floor-mounted (pedestal) — open or lightly enclosed as per layout needs |
When to Choose Floor Mount Pedestal
Choose the Floor Mount Pedestal cell when you:
- Are starting with robotic waterjet for the first time and want a lower-cost, lower-complexity entry point.
- Have modest throughput needs or variable production — flexibility and cost control matter more than maximum output.
- Operate in a facility with limited space or height clearance.
- Require high flexibility in part design and batch size or expect to change part types frequently.
Ready to Optimize Your Cutting Process?
Contact our waterjet experts today to discuss how the Floor Mount Pedestal system can provide a flexible, high-speed solution for your facility.
