Water jet manufacturer Jet Edge Inc., has introduced the Idro line 5-axis precision water jet cutting machine. Capable of cutting virtually any material, the Idro line is available in three sizes, 5.5ft x 6.5ft nominal, 5.5ft x 13ft nominal and 6.5ft x 13ft nominal. It features the IKC 5 Axis water jet cutting head, which is capable of making inclined cuts and controlling kerf to ensure optimal part quality. The IKC’s capabilities include 600 degrees rotation, a maximum angle of +/- 60 degrees, and dynamic precision from +/-0.2 to +/-0.5mm/m, depending on the tilt of head. The Idro line offers high-precision ground rack and pinion X and Y axes and ball-screw-driven 5.9in Z axis. It maintains a cutting tolerance +/- 0.004in, and repeatability accuracy tolerance of +/- 0.001in and supports a contouring and rapid feed rate of 0-1575ipm. Motion components are protected by steel covers with labyrinth lip seals to ensure lasting performance. The Idro line is equipped with programmable contact height sensing and comes standard with one 5 axis cutting head; a second 5 axis or 3 axis cutting head can be added. Other standard features include a stainless steel tank, automatic safety guards with clear windows on front and back, and a dredge conveyor for abrasive removal. Its many options include a rotating axis for pipe cutting, fire jet etching system, a drill and twin shuttles. Free software updates are included for the life of the machine.