Los dos costes principales de una máquina de corte por chorro de agua
When it comes to purchasing a waterjet machine, there are many questions that one needs answers to. However, the main one is “how much is all of this going to cost?” This blog shall give an overview of the cost drivers for a waterjet cutting machine with regard to CAPEX and OPEX.
La diferencia entre ambos es que los gastos de capital son los que la empresa paga para adquirir bienes físicos o servicios, mientras que los gastos de explotación son los costes que tiene una empresa para hacer funcionar su negocio a diario.
El principal motor de la inversión
What influences the price of a waterjet cutting system the most is a commonly asked question. The waterjet cutting table and the pump are the two components that drive the investment’s capital expenses.
● Cutting table – The cutting table forms the foundation for your cutting. It is where the material is placed and where the whole cutting process takes place. It is important to pay attention to how the table integrates to your production process (for loading and unloading the machine). The length and width of the table are drivers of the cost for the table. The cutting table is also the most expensive part of the entire waterjet machine.
● Waterjet pump – The high-pressure pump is the heart of any waterjet cutting machine, the cutting process is made possible by pressurizing water to a high pressure which is accomplished by the pump. The price of the installation may vary depending on how many pumps are needed for the requirements of the project.
El principal impulsor de los costes operativos
El funcionamiento diario de una máquina de corte por chorro de agua también conlleva costes. Son los denominados costes operativos. Además de los costes de electricidad, el consumo de abrasivo será el principal gasto operativo de una máquina de corte por chorro de agua.
● Abrasive consumption Abrasive cutting uses an abrasive particle (e.g. garnet) that is added to the high-pressure water stream to cut through harder materials like stone. The abrasive will most likely be the largest consumable cost, its flow and the consumption of garnet depends on the size of the pump and the working hours.
