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BACA Systems introduces a reliable, low-cost SawJet Cutting System for the stone industry.
Robo SawJet is a high-production dual-table SawJet that integrates both a high-pressure abrasive waterjet and a 20 HP direct-drive saw. Robo SawJet can save customers 70% on labor and 20% on material costs. Powered by KUKA, Robo SawJet is waterproof and dustproof — making it maintenance-proof for the harsh environment of stone manufacturing. KUKA Robotics and BACA Systems are exclusive partners in the stone industry.
The standard dual-table Robo SawJet allows fabricators to produce a fully cut slab on one table while the other table is being unloaded and reloaded, effectively doubling production.
Robo SawJet produces a slab approximately every 20 minutes. The direct-drive saw maximizes cutting time by making straight cuts, then switches to a precision waterjet for tight angles and curves. The waterjet also allows pieces to be nested closely together, thereby reducing material costs. By placing the robot between the two tables, Robo SawJet provides a small footprint for a busy granite fabricator’s production floor.
The software included in BACA Systems’ Robo SawJet includes VeinMatch and VIM. VeinMatch allows you to easily optimize material flow for beauty or for yield.
Not only is it a sales tool, but it is also a cost-saving tool. VIM (Virtual Inventory Management) shows customers a high-resolution photo of their exact slab for their project. The online photographic database allows searches by color, name, or size, and the bar coding system makes it easy to manage inventory.
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