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OMAX JetMachining® Center Operator’s Guide

OMAX Glossary

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Grid

The drawing grid in Layout is the same size as the standard OMAX JetMachining Center machining table. The
grid is shown as a series of white squares.

Hard Limit

A hard limit is a stop on the machine that prevents the machine from moving further in a given direction. Typically
these are used to prevent the machine from moving beyond its physical limits

Hard water

Hard water is water with a large amount of dissolved minerals, typically calcium and magnesium. Because water
is an excellent solvent, it dissolves small amounts of minerals as it percolates through rocks and soil. As the min-
eral content increases, so does the "hardness" of the water. Hard water will tend to leave behind mineral depos-
its, which require frequent cleaning or replacement of pipes.

Hazing

Same as “Frosting”. An effect of stray abrasive particles "frosting" the material you are cutting. It typically occurs
right at the edge of where you have cut, or in a circular pattern around where you pierced the material.

Heads-up Traverse

A Heads-up Traverse is very similar to a regular Traverse Line. The only difference is that before moving, the
machining head is raised. By raising the machining head, it can be moved across fixtures without damaging the
fixtures or the machining head. Heads-up Traverses are also useful when machining many small parts, which
may tip up and catch the machining head.

Home

A spot on the machine that is defined either in software or hardware as a reference point.

IGES file

A CAD file format for exchanging CAD Drawing data between different CAD software systems.

Intelli-MAX®

Intelli-MAX is collection of key software technologies in the OMAX controller that allow for parts that are simulta-
neously much greater precision and much faster than all other abrasivejet control methods.
This means that you can:

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Program parts faster, making it practical to do short run, just-in-time, or single piece production.

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Machine parts faster, allowing for higher profits and shorter cycle time.

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Machine parts to higher precision--extending the capabilities beyond “traditional waterjet” markets and
reducing the need for secondary operations.

Intensifier pump

An older type of high pressure pump that uses hydraulics to make very high pressures. Contrast this with a
crankshaft pump.

Jet lag

As the machining head moves across the material that it is cutting, the spot where the jet exits the material will
lag behind the spot where it entered the material. This lag is also called “jet lag.” Lag is why it is important to slow
the machining head down when entering a corner. Slowing allows the tail to catch up, resulting in a square cor-
ner.

Jewel

The orifice from which water exits to form the cutting stream. Typically, jewels are made from sapphire, ruby, or
diamond (thus, the name “jewel”).

Kerf

Kerf is the width of the cut made by the abrasivejet. A typical kerf width is 0.020" to 0.060", depending on the
nozzle and the amount of wear on the mixing tube. The kerf width must be measured to determine the tool offset.