Patent ID: 10213899

Abstract:
A fluid jet cutting device (10) for sectioning materials is provided. The device includes a compact and portable body (12) having an equipment chamber (14) accessible through a first panel (20), a working chamber (16) accessible through a second panel (22) and a receptacle (18) in communication with the working chamber. A pump assembly (26) and motor (28) are removably positioned on a base (32) in the equipment chamber. A guide assembly (36) is positioned in the working chamber and a cutting head (38) having a nozzle (50) is movably coupled to the guide assembly for movement along three axes. A drive assembly (52) moves the cutting head along the guide assembly. A clamp (56) for holding a work piece includes a first face (58) and a second face (60) movable relative to the first face so as to secure regular, irregular or complex shaped work pieces. A basket (66) is positioned in the receptacle below the clamp and the device may be controlled by way of a touch screen user interface (72).