Flow Flow Mach 200s
Key Specifications
Rapid Traverse
Accuracy
Repeatability
cutting method
max pressure
pump options
Overview
The Flow Mach 200s is a shuttle-table waterjet cutting system purpose-built for high-volume cutting of soft materials including rubber, foam, gaskets, insulation, textiles, and composites. Unlike Flow's bridge and cantilever waterjet platforms designed primarily for metal cutting, the Mach 200s features a hyper-accessible table design optimized for easy loading and unloading of lightweight sheet materials, with support for up to 4 simultaneous cutting heads for maximum throughput.
Operating at up to 60,000 PSI (4,150 bar), the Mach 200s supports HyPlex Prime, MotoJet, and MotoJet X pump technologies. The machine uses pure waterjet stream cutting (no abrasive) for soft materials, dramatically reducing operating costs compared to abrasive waterjet cutting. Three table sizes are available — 1313 (1.3 x 1.3 m), 3020 (3 x 2 m), and 4020 (4 x 2 m). Rapid traverse reaches 31.75 m/min (1,250 in/min), substantially faster than abrasive waterjet machines due to the lighter cutting head assembly.
Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.1 mm (+/- 0.004 in) with repeatability of +/- 0.05 mm/m (+/- 0.002 in/min). While less precise than Flow's metal-cutting platforms, this accuracy level exceeds the tolerance requirements for most soft material cutting applications. Z-axis travel is 203 mm (8 in). The machine supports both FlowMaster and FlowXpert software suites.
The Mach 200s competes with OMAX GlobalMAX, Techni Pure Waterjet systems, and dedicated gasket cutting machines. New systems price between $90,000 and $160,000 depending on table size, number of cutting heads, and pump selection. Operating costs are significantly lower than abrasive waterjet machines — typically $8-$15/hour — because pure waterjet cutting eliminates garnet abrasive costs entirely.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Method | Pure waterjet (no abrasive) for soft materials |
| Max Pressure | 60,000 PSI (4,150 bar) |
| Pump Options | HyPlex Prime, MotoJet, MotoJet X |
| Table Sizes | 1313 (1.3x1.3m), 3020 (3x2m), 4020 (4x2m) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/- 0.1 mm (+/- 0.004 in) |
| Repeatability | ± 0.002 in/min |
| Z Axis Travel | 8 in |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 31.75 m/min (1,250 in/min) |
| Cutting Heads | Up to 4 simultaneous heads |
| Control Software | FlowMaster or FlowXpert |
| Table Design | Hyper-accessible shuttle table |
| Drive System | AC servo motors with linear guides |
| Rapid Traverse Maximum | 1,250 in/min |
| Linear Positional Accuracy | ± 0.004 in |
| Work Envelope | Mach 200s 1313: 4'-3" x 4'-3"Mach 200s 3020: 9'-8" x 6'-6"Mach 200s 4020: 13'-2" x 6'-6" |
| Ballbar Circularity | ± 0.0037 in |
Specifications sourced from flowwaterjet.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Up to 4 simultaneous cutting heads multiply throughput for high-volume soft material production runs
- Pure waterjet cutting eliminates abrasive costs entirely, reducing operating expenses to $8-$15/hour
- 1,250 in/min rapid traverse is 2-3x faster than abrasive waterjet machines, minimizing non-cutting time
- Hyper-accessible shuttle table design simplifies loading and unloading of lightweight sheet materials
- No heat-affected zones or mechanical stress on delicate materials like foam, rubber, and textiles
- Lower consumable costs than abrasive waterjet — no garnet, no mixing tube replacements
Limitations
- Pure waterjet cannot cut metals, stone, glass, or hard materials — limited to soft material applications
- Positioning accuracy of +/- 0.1 mm is less precise than abrasive waterjet platforms like the Mach 200c or Mach 300
- Specialized for soft materials limits the machine's versatility compared to a general-purpose abrasive waterjet
- Multi-head configurations require wider material sheets to maximize cutting efficiency
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
New Mach 200s systems price between $90,000 and $160,000 depending on table size, number of cutting heads, and pump selection. A single-head 1313 starts around $90,000. Four-head 4020 configurations reach $160,000. Operating costs are only $8-$15/hour since pure waterjet eliminates abrasive costs.
02
No. The Mach 200s uses pure waterjet cutting without abrasive garnet, which cannot cut metals, stone, glass, or other hard materials. For metal cutting, look at the Flow Mach 200c, Mach 300, or Mach 500 which use abrasive waterjet technology.
03
The Mach 200s supports up to 4 simultaneous cutting heads, multiplying throughput proportionally. All heads follow the same toolpath but can be offset to cut identical parts from a wider material sheet. This is ideal for high-volume gasket, insulation, or foam cutting production.
04
The Mach 200s is a pure waterjet shuttle-table system for high-volume soft material cutting with up to 4 heads. The Mach 200c is a cantilever abrasive waterjet for cutting metals and hard materials with higher accuracy. They serve completely different applications despite sharing the Mach 200 designation.
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