OMAX Abrasive Waterjet System Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- OMAX
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OMAX Abrasive Waterjet System
Overview of the most frequently purchased accessories
Enhance your OMAX® abrasive waterjet system with innovative accessories made to optimize your productivity. Whether upgrading to a VersaJET® or TiltaJET® cutting head to best fit your application needs or adding water treatment to lengthen time between maintenance, with our extensive range of options you’ll find the right addition to your waterjet to expand your capabilities and get more done. OMAX offers a variety of accessories on all product lines, including Terrain Followers, Chillers, Drills and more. For a full list of accessories please visit www.omax.com.
INTRODUCTION
TiltaJET
The TiltaJET® enables the OptiMAX® and OMAX® JetMachining® Center to achieve
virtually zero taper with most materials without programming. Predictive
software calculates the type and amount of taper that will occur at each point
along the cutting path. During the cutting process, the software rapidly
adjusts the position of the cutting head to angle the jet stream from the
nozzle so that taper is offset at each point along the path. Taper doesn’t
disappear it just gets moved to the scrap part of the material, leaving your
part with exactly square edges.
VersaJET / A-Jet
The VersaJET® and A-Jet® are completely software-controlled multi-axis cutting
heads that greatly expand the versatility of the OptiMAX, OMAX, and MAXIEM®
JetMachining Centers. With a cutting range from 0° to 60°, the VersaJET and
A-Jet can easily cut beveled edges, angled sides, and countersinks. Advanced
features in the IntelliMAX® Software Suite allow the VersaJET and A-Jet to
compensate for taper and create complex 3D shapes. With their extremely high
positioning accuracy, these multi-axis cutting heads are capable of cutting
parts that require no secondary processing which can significantly reduce
production time. The VersaJET, designed specifically for the OptiMAX, is also
optimized for easier maintenance to maximize machine uptime.
Terrain Follower
The OMAX Terrain Follower allows the JetMachining Center to automatically cut
all parts from materials with irregular or warped surfaces without the need
for special programming. The Terrain Follower attaches directly to the cutting
head. Changes in a material’s height are detected and the nozzle position is
automatically adjusted to maintain the necessary standoff height to avoid
collision with the surface of the workpiece. This protects the nozzle and
connected hardware from damage when moving over warped or uneven material.
Variable Speed Solids Removal System
This programmable variable speed system provides precise control over garnet
evacuation rate, direction, and duration to efficiently remove garnet from the
waterjet catcher tank. The Variable Speed Solids Removal System (VS-SRS) gives
the operator the ability to program flow rate and direction. An optimized
fluid return trough increases settling time and minimizes abrasive volume
returning to the tank.
Rotary Axis
The Rotary Axis is a robust, water resistant, submersible rotary head that
allows the abrasive waterjet to cut 6-axis paths when combined with the A-Jet
to create complex 3D shapes in tube, pipe, and bar stock. Constant rotational
control allows for continuous cutting around a shape. Advanced features in the
IntelliMAX Software Suite make it easy to program complex path geometries for
the Rotary Axis. Precision indexed rotations offer accurate cutting of multi-
faceted shapes. The Rotary Axis can be mounted on any OMAX JetMachining
Center, significantly expanding the cutting capabilities.
Water Recycling System
The OMAX Water Recycling System is designed to capture the workable overflow
water for recycling to the proper specifications, then return the water back
to the high pressure pump. A filtration system traps suspended particles and
ensures that high quality water flows to the high pressure pump, while an
ozone generator is used to reduce bacterial growth.
Laminar Filter
This settling tank efficiently cleans overflow water from the catcher tank for
required recycling through a closed loop system or for sanitary disposal down
the drain. When water enters the OMAX Laminar Filter, an ideal gravitational
filtering cycle begins in the unit. The accessory contains modular trays of
angled laminar plates to capture smaller, lightweight particles during the
natural settling process. Sediment collects at the bottom of the tank while
clean water can exit to a closed loop system or disposal drain. The Laminar
Filter is also designed for routine sediment cleaning.
Vacuum Assist
The OMAX Vacuum Assist accessory is the ideal abrasive waterjet solution for
piercing brittle materials, advanced composites, challenging laminates, and
more. While using lower pressure can generally pierce some brittle materials,
the pressure of the jet can cause delamination if the abrasive feed is
delayed. The OMAX Vacuum Assist eliminates that delay, allowing for
consistent, automatic piercing of composites, laminates, and other brittle
materials. Designed to work on both the OMAX and MAXIEM product lines, the
OMAX Vacuum Assist can increase production and reduce material waste for
maximum part processing yields.
DualBRIDGE System
The DualBRIDGE™ System offers dramatic increase in productivity and
flexibility. This configuration option allows the addition of a second
Y-bridge to boost efficiency and flexibility. The system can be added to any
new or existing 80X, 120X or 160X OMAX JetMachining Center. With the
DualBRIDGE system, two Y-bridges can work independent of one another on
separate components, or in tandem to cut one large part. The system also
boosts utilization rates, as cutting can be performed while materials are
loaded and unloaded from the machine.
Chiller
In the event that water temperature exceeds 16° C (60° F) on a seasonal or
regular basis, shortened pump seal life can occur. The Chiller cools the water
supply for the pump which improves seal life. Depending on the rating of the
Chiller and ambient conditions, the water temperature can be lowered anywhere
from -7° C (20° F) to 4° C (40° F). Water from the OMAX system’s charge pump
is sent through the Chiller and to the waterjet pump. A portion of the water
is recirculated back to the waterjet’s internal charge tank to minimize water
usage.
For more information, visit: www.omax.com.
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