OMAX JetMachining® Center Operator’s Guide
Operation
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a.
Remove the
abrasive feed block
from the Bimba valve cylinder (Figure 3-17) by pulling it
straight back.
Figure 3-17: Bimba Valve Abrasive Feed Block
b.
Place a container directly below the Bimba valve to catch the abrasive released during the
measurement flow.
c.
Click the
Test
button to display the nozzle test options (refer back to Figure 3-12).
d.
Click
Abrasive
to begin the abrasive flow.
Note:
By default, the abrasive flow automatically stops after one minute.
e.
With an accurate scale, weigh the abrasive collected in the container during the one minute
flow and record the abrasive weight in pounds.
Do not include the weight of the container!
f.
Replace the
abrasive feed block
by pressing it back into the Bimba valve.
22. Verify that the “Pump Nozzle Settings” in
Setup
match your actual measured values.
Caution:
It is critical that the software settings match your actual MEASURED values for the pump
pressures and abrasive flow rate. Also, it is critical that the nozzle setup exactly match the
nozzle installed on your machine. If not properly matched, poor cutting and frustration results.
a.
Click
Setup
in Make and select
Pump and Nozzle Settings...
:
Figure 3-18: Setup Menu for Pump and Nozzle Settings
b.
Correct any values being displayed that differ from those recorded when testing your OMAX
machine.
Figure 3-19: Settings for Pump and Nozzle
Bimba valve components
Bimba valve with abrasive feed block removed
abrasive feed
block removed
abrasive feed block
abrasive feed
tube
pneumatic
control line
abrasive feed
block
Bimba pneumatic
valve cylinder
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