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Flow pioneered waterjet. Mach 500 delivers precision for complex cuts.
Answer summary
Flow International Mach 500 is listed as a waterjet reference for countertop fabrication workflows. Use this page to compare machine type, controller or post-processor context, material preset coverage, and practical checks before creating production output.
Risk check: Preset values are starting points. Tooling, machine condition, slab material, water flow, blade wear, and operator process can change safe settings.
Next step: Verify geometry, compare material presets, check the machine manual, and run shop-approved test cuts for new workflows.
Machine decision guide
Use this machine page as a planning reference for compatibility, presets, and workflow fit. Final cutting parameters still belong with your operator, tooling supplier, and machine documentation.
Best fit
Flow International Mach 500 is relevant when your shop needs waterjet workflows, compatible post-processing, and material presets for stone or engineered surfaces.
What to compare
Compare controller, post processor, table size, tool capacity, material thickness, feed rate, RPM, water flow, and service support.
Risk check
A preset is a starting point. Material, blade, tooling wear, slab condition, and shop practices can change safe settings.
Evidence to verify
Check the machine manual, current tooling documentation, supplier guidance, and test cuts before using a new preset in production.
Page-specific notes
These notes are assembled from this machine's actual specs, presets, workflow signals, and manufacturer data.
Machine identity
Flow International Mach 500 is listed as a waterjet from Flow International. The post-processor signal on this page is Generic, which matters when matching DXF output to CAM and controller expectations.
Spec signals to verify
This record has limited machine spec signals. Confirm table size, controller, RPM range, spindle or blade details, tool changer, and travel directly from the current machine documentation.
Preset coverage
Preset materials on this page include Caesarstone Quartz, Cambria Quartz, Compac Quartz, Concrete, Corian Quartz, Daltile ONE Quartz. Use them to start a shop-approved test process, not as final cutting authority.
Workflow fit
Workflow signals are limited in this record. Ask whether the machine setup supports the material, slab size, fixture method, and cut quality expected for your jobs.
Buyer and operator check
Flow International Mach 500 is marked best for Complex cuts, Inlay work. Compare that with your real job mix, operator skill, service support, and software workflow before treating it as a fit.
| Material | Feed Rate (in/min) | RPM |
|---|---|---|
| Caesarstone Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Cambria Quartz | 16.9 | - |
| Compac Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Concrete | 31.2 | - |
| Corian Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Daltile ONE Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Dekton (Cosentino) | 13 | - |
| Florim Magnum | 16.9 |
| - |
| Generic Budget Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Granite (Generic Mid-Range) | 20.8 | - |
| Hanstone Quartz (Hyundai L&C) | 20.8 | - |
| Hard Granite (Blue Bahia, Azul Macaubas) | 16.9 | - |
| Hard Marble (Nero Marquina) | 26 | - |
| Hard Quartzite (Super White, Cristallo) | 16.9 | - |
| Laminam | 16.9 | - |
| Lapitec | 16.9 | - |
| LG Viatera Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Limestone | 31.2 | - |
| Marble (Generic Mid-Range) | 31.2 | - |
| Medium Granite (Giallo, Santa Cecilia) | 20.8 | - |
| Medium Marble (Emperador, Crema Marfil) | 26 | - |
| MSI Q Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Neolith (TheSize) | 13 | - |
| Onyx | 31.2 | - |
| Pental Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Porcelain Slab | 16.9 | - |
| Quartzite (Generic Mid-Range) | 20.8 | - |
| Recycled Glass | 26 | - |
| Sandstone | 20.8 | - |
| Sapienstone | 16.9 | - |
| Silestone / Cosentino Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Slate | 31.2 | - |
| Soapstone | 31.2 | - |
| Soft Granite (Uba Tuba, Black Galaxy) | 20.8 | - |
| Soft Marble (Carrara, Calacatta) | 31.2 | - |
| Soft Quartzite (Taj Mahal, Sea Pearl) | 20.8 | - |
| Spectrum Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Travertine | 31.2 | - |
| Vicostone Quartz | 20.8 | - |
| Wilsonart Quartz | 20.8 | - |