Operation
OMAX JetMachining® Center Operator’s Guide
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WARNING!
Always be careful when handling material in the OMAX tank. During normal usage, the
abrasivejet cuts into the support slats and their edges can become extremely sharp. Avoid
situations where your fingers can become pinched between the cutting material and a
support slat. Wear protective gloves!
A small downward force (about one pound or 4 newtons) is exerted on the material from the abrasivejet
stream; however, a much larger upward force is exerted from all the air forced down with the abrasivejet
stream. Once released, this air pushes upwards against the material.
The best way to secure material is to clamp it against the frame or tank. Never clamp material to the slats
themselves. Slats can sway back and forth slightly, moving the material with them. Use the slats only for
vertical support. The larger the surface area of the material being cut, the more securely it must be clamped
since the upward force from the jet stream’s captured air will have more material to push upon.
Note:
The size of the high-pressure water pump also affects the clamping required. If the pump power is
doubled, the amount of force exerted on the material will also double.
WARNING!
Always use the proper lifting equipment when handling heavy materials.
Using Tabs for Holding Small Parts
When cutting small parts, design them using small holding tabs that prevent the part from detaching and
slipping past the slats and down into the tank. Slats in the OMAX are spaced 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Small
parts can easily slip between these slats once cut free. Designing tabs to hold a part to the cutting
material prevents this. After the cut is complete, it can be broken free and the tab filed smooth. Tabs can
be as thin as 0.030" (0.8 mm), depending on the material being used. Several tabs may be used on
small parts to hold them steady if the part requires intricate detail work.
Note:
Using Waterjet Brick for holding small parts is an effective alternative to designing tabs.
Figure 3-4: Using Tabs Prevents Small Parts from Falling in the Tank
WARNING!
Never place your hands in the tank for any reason while the nozzle is operating. Never hold a
part with your fingers while the nozzle is operating!
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