A 5-axis waterjet cutting center featuring an ultra-compact head, designed for precise and complex cuts on any material.

Breton Hydra is a 5-axis waterjet cutting center designed for processing natural stone, quartzites, ceramics, and compound stone.

Breton Hydra

Reasons why

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High precision for complex geometries
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Top-tier pump for reliable performance
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45° miter cutting
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Advanced safety system
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Mitsubishi Controls

Water that shapes perfection

Engineered for complex applications that require absolute precision in fabrication shops.

Breton Hydra is a 5-axis waterjet cutting center designed for processing natural stone, quartzites, ceramics, and compound stone.
With its rigid bridge structure, integrated tank, and galvanized slat table, it delivers outstanding stability, reliable slab protection, and safe operation.
The ultra-compact head with advanced kinematics (C ±540°, A ±60°) makes it possible to perform complex geometries and extreme angled cuts with tolerances up to ±0.1 mm.
The exclusive MiterWave Touch system continuously adjusts axis positioning to deliver perfect 45° cuts, even on thin or uneven materials.
The KMT Streamline SL-VI pump comes standard, delivering up to 3,800 bar / 60,000 psi for fast, precise cutting and reliable productivity even in the most demanding applications. Rounding out the equipment, the electronic dosing unit with Safety System automatically stops the jet when abrasive is absent, protecting the workpiece and lowering operating costs.
Control is achieved via the ZM Technologies or Taglio Logotag CAD/CAM software, automating the entire programming process: from DXF import to CNC-ready ISO code.

Materials

Mineral surface

Marble

Granite

Ceramic

Quartzite

Processes

Industries

Finished products

Technological highlights

With generous axis travels of C (±540°) and A (±60°), the Breton Hydra effortlessly manages complex shapes and extreme angled cuts—including corners and conical holes—maintaining tolerances up to ±0.1 mm (with compensation) across a 4×2 m area. Standard features include an intrinsically safe ON/OFF pneumatic valve, a mixing chamber for a consistent and durable jet, plus a focusing tube set (one main, one spare).

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Ultra-compact 5-axis head with advanced kinematics
Supplied as standard, it ensures fast, high-quality cutting at pressures up to 3,800 bar / 60,000 psi. The system reduces abrasive consumption, provides reliable performance even under heavy-duty conditions, and streamlines maintenance, helping to optimize operating costs and overall productivity.

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KMT Streamline SL-VI pump
The exclusive decimal surface-reading system interacts directly with the numerical control, adjusting axis positions in real time to maintain the correct cutting angle at all times. This technology allows for perfect 45° miter cuts, even on thin or uneven materials.

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MiterWave Touch System for inclined cuts
The system automatically halts the water flow when no abrasive is detected, preventing damage or breakage of the workpiece. This helps minimize waste and rework, protect the integrity of the material, and maintain continuous production, while significantly reducing operating costs.

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Electronic dosing unit with Safety System

Other versions of Breton Hydra

A 5-axis waterjet cutting center featuring an ultra-compact head, designed for precise and complex cuts on any material.

Version comparative table

	Breton Hydra
Average sound pressure level while cutting	85 dB
Average sound pressure level on the pump	82 dB
Dimensions of the worktop (height)	830 mm
Overall dimensions (length)	3210 mm
Overall dimensions (width)	5560 mm
Overall dimensions (height)	2460 mm
Mass	6000 kg
Capacity of the external tank for the abrasive	500 kg
Pump type	STREAMLINE SL-VI
High-pressure pipe heigth	4000 mm
Number of pressure intensifiers	1
"X" axis max. displacement speed	30000 mm/min
"Y" axis max. displacement speed	30000 mm/min
"Z" axis max. displacement speed	8000 mm/min
"Z" axis travel	300 mm