A technician has been scheduled to install your new waterjet. You should be up and running soon. To ensure a quick and seamless process and give you or your team more time for onsite training, there are a few items you will need to take care of to expedite the process. In this 2-part series, we'll take a look at process in installing a new OMAX Abrasive Waterjet. Review part 1 here.
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Adding a new waterjet to your shop is exciting. You can hardly wait to get your new machine up and running so you can expand your manufacturing processes. But before installation begins, you need to prep your space and do some housekeeping in order to make the process as quick and easy as possible. In this 2-part series, we'll take a look at process in installing a new OMAX Abrasive Waterjet...
Waterjets are only good for cutting thin materials.
Fact:Modern waterjet systems are optimized to cut materials between ¼ inch up to 3 inches thick. Given enough time and consideration for taper, waterjets can cut as thick as you want.
Maintaining ControlSince water wants to return to its natural state, the jet will degrade and begin to thicken so it is narrower at...
View how Thyssenkrupp Aerospace uses their eight OMAX abrasive waterjets to near net cut titanium and aluminum.
Founded more than 20 years ago, Titan Boats, based in Sidney, B.C., initially focused on manufacturing vessels for the ecotourism industry and governmental agencies in Canada. In 2015, amidst growing demand, the company embarked on a plan to diversify and expand its product line. As a result, the shop needed new, adaptable technology to boost capacity, efficiency, and production capabilities...
System monitoring software enables you to connect operation controls with machine maintenance and upkeep for increased efficiency and reduced downtime. Programs such as MTConnect or OMAX IntelliVISOR run in parallel with a machine tool’s controller software to maximize productivity and provide a comprehensive alert system that keeps you and your operators connected and aware of your machine's...
Titanium is the preferred material for components in a variety of demanding applications. Due to its light weight, strength and hardness over traditional materials like steel, as well as beneficial properties such as corrosion resistance, titanium is the material of choice for many industries including aerospace, defense and medical. However, machining titanium is known for being a very slow...
Customization often starts with the question, “Is there an easier way to do this?” A manufacturer might need to change its clearances on a series of part files by a fraction of an inch. A prototype shop could look to integrate a robotic arm for loading material. A fabrication shop may have to guarantee the alignment of an upcoming order.
The answer...
High Pressure Cuts Faster
Fact:General statements like this are often misleading and rarely hold true across the board. The fact is that increasing pressure doesn’t lead to faster cutting in most applications.
Hydraulic horsepower is what does the cutting in abrasive waterjet applications, while pressure does the cutting in water-only applications. When you increase...