Water-jet cutting machine
The GIS platform is equipped since 2009 with a powerful water-jet cutting machine capable of cutting any type of material resistant to water. The combination of sand and water under extremely high pressure makes the cutting of very thick plates possible. In addition, it allows the cutting of non-linear shapes very easily.
- Machine type : OMAX 5555
- Number of axis : 2 axis
- Maximum cutting size : 1300mm x 1300mm
- Maximum cutting height : 150mm
- Material : any type (needs to be able to pour into water)
- Cutting precision : 0.5mm (depends on the thickness of the plate)
- Nozzle size : 0.8mm
6-axis wooden CNC machine
The GIS fully upgraded its 6-axis wooden CNC machine in 2021. This machine is able to mill any type of 2D or 3D shape in wooden elements. A sixth rotary axis can be added to extend the milling possibilities further.
- Machine type : MAKA BC 170
- Number of axis : 5 + 1 indexed rotary axis
- Maximum cutting size : 5000mm x 2000mm
- Maximum cutting height : 740mm
- Material : wood (except MDF)
- Cutting precision : 0.1mm
- Fastening wooden parts with screws
Laser engraving and cutting machine
The GIS platform also has a smaller sized laser cutting machine able to do 2D cuttings.
- Machine type : EPILOG Legend 36EXT
- Number of axis : 2 axis + 1 rotary axis
- Maximum cutting size : 914mm x 609mm
- Maximum cutting height : 2mm for wood
- Materials : wood (except MDF), paper, plastic materials (except those containing chlorine), steel (engraving only)
