The Robo SawJet stone-cutting saw was the ORIGINAL robotic-based sawjet introduced to stone fabricators, and today BACA Systems has more than 650 robots operating in North American stone fabrication shops.
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The Robo SawJet is equipped with a Saccardo 26 Horsepower spindle to provide more cutting power. The spindle is designed to utilize a standard 16″ saw blade and is controlled by a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) as a standard feature, allowing the saw motor RPM’s to be varied based on cutting different material types such as porcelain or Ultra Compact materials.
The Robo SawJet system employs the H2O Jet SMP-50 pump for high-pressure cutting water, recognized for its industry-leading reliability and cost-effectiveness. H2O Jet parts cost up to 50% less than rivals, and its reliability is evident with its usage by eight out of ten automotive manufacturers.
The KUKA KR QUANTEC Ultra is the most robust and precise robot in its series, boasting exceptional power density for heavy-duty manufacturing. Its cycle time is 25 percent faster than comparable models, and it remains dependable in extreme conditions with the KUKA Robotics Foundry Package. Notably used by industry giants like BOEING, AIRBUS, NASA, and SPACEX, the KUKA Robot is the preferred option for high accuracy and contact cutting tasks.
The Robo SawJet holds the title for the stone industry’s most compact saw and waterjet combination machine, boasting the smallest footprint. When acquiring a new machine, it’s crucial to consider the loading zones and crane coverage requirements.
Differing from rival gantry sawjets, the Robo SawJet provides accessible table entry from three sides, simplifying loading and unloading tasks for operators.
The Robo SawJet system employs the robust KR C4 controller for seamless integration of robot and work cell operations, blending PLC and Safety controls. This revolutionary concept enhances automation with user-friendly programming and versatile capabilities, including intelligence and scalability.
The cutting components, including the saw motor, guard, and waterjet nozzle, are affixed to a specialized one-piece cast aluminum bracket at the robot’s end of arm. This design enhances stability, minimizing recalibration needs and parts shifting. Additionally, this streamlined setup simplifies maintenance with accessible waterjet nozzle positioning unlike competing products.
H2O Jet’s cutting heads excel in speed, durability, and performance. The design features an Integral Diamond Eductor with a diamond orifice embedded in the mixing chamber, ensuring precise alignment and maximum cutting power for longer nozzle life. The advanced coalescing plenum further enhances efficiency, reducing abrasive consumption by up to 20%.
The system is equipped with a 6.5 cubic foot bulk hopper to hold up to 9 bags of the abrasive garnet media used in the cutting process. This high capacity hopper is a simple pressurized feed vessel that moves garnet to a mini-hopper that feeds through a metering orifice to the cutting head. This simple design requires no day to day maintenance, only clean, dry air to feed the garnet through the system. This means more uptime and reliability without expensive motorized components that could fail.
The system features a digital vacuum based garnet flow sensor located just before the cutting nozzle to provide constant monitoring of garnet flow during the waterjet cutting process. This sensor recognizes interruptions in garnet flow caused by a lack of garnet material, or a clogged tube, and shuts down the system to minimize the potential for slab damage to occur. When an interruption is encountered, an error message is generated at the operator station for easy troubleshooting.
BACA Systems creates all software for the Robo SawJet system, encompassing RoboCut, Robo Commander, and Vein Match. Direct software development enables swift feature implementation and customer-driven enhancements. Unlike solutions relying on third-party software layers, this approach ensures stability and timely updates, bypassing potential performance issues and lengthy update cycles.
VeinMatch is a great sales tool to show customers their layout in advance. VeinMatch allows users to match veins from different parts of the same slab without utilizing a second slab. VeinMatch aligns two pieces that come together to form the best seams. You can also quickly and easily nest DXF files across multiple slabs, allowing larger jobs to be laid out quickly and accurately. The software allows you to preview, print and save the layout image, providing the ability to complete layouts interactively with a customer.
At the heart of the Robo SawJet 2.0 lies a robust foundry-grade KUKA KR 210 robot, equipped with a powerful 26HP saw motor and a 50HP H20 waterjet. Renowned for their high reliability and precision accuracy, KUKA robots are the go-to choice for the most demanding applications, including those in automotive plants and aerospace. Unlike custom-built gantry machines, robots require significantly less maintenance. Annual upkeep on the robot involves greasing (2) zerk fittings, and an oil change is recommended at either 10,000 hours of use or after 5 years, whichever comes first. Maintenance for the waterjet on the Robo SawJet is streamlined for simplicity. The waterjet lines are easily accessible on the exterior of the robot, eliminating the need to navigate through conventional cat tracks as seen with some competitors. This user-friendly design is complemented by BACA's Waterjet Made Easy exchange program.
With the waterjet functionality, blade overtravel is a thing of the past, allowing for pieces to be nested closely together. This Tetris-style approach to cutting countertop parts optimizes slab utilization to the fullest. The elimination of blade overtravel ensures you are fabricating the most countertop parts out of each bundle. In situations when a small part is required that wouldn't fit in the initial slab(s), utilizing the waterjet minimizes the necessity to purchase additional slabs (second or third) for the same project.
Equipped with a robust 26HP saw motor and a 50HP H20 waterjet, the Robo SawJet is designed to process the most intricate countertop parts with unmatched precision. By leveraging the waterjet to shape sinks, arcs, radiuses, and other non-linear cuts reducing downstream labor drastically or increase CNC Router output by 30%.
Fabricators utilizing CNC Routers can increase output by 30% on each CNC Router through pre-shaping non-linear cuts on the SawJet with the waterjet. By pre-shaping the sinks, arcs, radii and other non-linear cuts with the waterjet, the CNC Router can focus exclusively on edging and polishing. This becomes particularly crucial as a dual-table SawJet has the capacity to feed up to three CNC Routers, making output optimization critical, especially when considering that the combined cost of a SawJet and fully tooled-up CNC Router is comparable. Notably, this approach also extends the spindle life on the CNC Router by eliminating the side-load exerted during the countertop shaping process, a significant cost-saving consideration given the high expense of CNC Router spindles.
The Robo SawJet offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single table to a dual table in the future. Incorporating a second table can boost output by up to 100%, effectively doubling production on the machine. This strategic approach involves loading/unloading the adjacent table while the other table is in operation, effectively masking the associated downtime. Investing in a scalable machine like the Robo SawJet is crucial to protect your investment as your business expands. Unlike competitive bridge-based gantry machines, the Robo SawJet allows for this scalability, eliminating the need to sell and repurchase machinery. This ensures a more cost-effective and streamlined growth trajectory for your business.
Following the footsteps of its forerunner, the Robo SawJet 1.0, the Robo SawJet 2.0 maintains a smaller footprint than rival bridge-based models. This feature is crucial given the current scarcity of shop space and the escalating costs of real estate.
The Robo SawJet 2.0 features low-profile tank(s) accessible from three sides, providing a clear advantage over bridge-based competitors that restrict access to the front of the table. This design eliminates the need for operators to climb onto the table to reach pieces that are otherwise inaccessible. Fabricators often find it convenient to fold pieces directly off the table onto a cart equipped with wheels.
90” x 144” ( Tilt tables optional )
Single table setup can be upgraded to
dual as your business grows
26 HP Saccardo Motor w/
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) 0 – 2,500 RPM
H2O Jet 50 HP/ 60,000 PSI
Upgradeable to 100 HP/ 90,000 PSI
Programming at machine.
Programming from office.
Barcode scanning available.
VeinMatch software included with machine at
no charge, Slabsmith compatible
Requires virtually no maintenance for
10,000 hours of operation, limiting
downtime and increasing productivity
US Service. Next day parts
We understand – you want to concentrate on your business. The WaterJet Made Easy maintenance program allows intensifier maintenance to be completed to the highest standards in the industry by BACA Systems-trained technical staff, freeing you from machine maintenance.
Our dedicated training area and web lab allows users to take concepts learned in the classroom to real world application by processing real jobs as part of their training.
Our technicians are trained on all aspects of the equipment to better assist users with questions. They are also process experts, helping new users learn best practices for processing various materials.
Remote access to the system allows our technicians to quickly diagnose issues and resolve them to get customers back in production with minimal downtime.
BACA Systems has options to assist customers with keeping their machines running optimally. Service include on-site support, high-pressure exchange services, and remote troubleshooting.
Our factory trained technicians are available for travel to customer sites to assist with repairs, system maintenance, service for waterjet pumps, and additional training.
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