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| − | This page contains information relating to the OMAX waterjet cutter. | + | This page contains information relating to the OMAX 2626 waterjet cutter. |
== Important Safety Reminders == | == Important Safety Reminders == | ||
| − | * '''DO NOT use the machine unless someone has trained you to use it properly''' | + | * '''DO NOT use the machine unless someone has trained you to use it properly.''' |
| − | * '''NEVER put your hands near the nozzle if the pre-charge pump is on''' | + | * '''NEVER put your hands near the nozzle if the pre-charge pump is on.''' Always turn off the pre-charge pump when the jet is not in use. |
| − | * '''NEVER put your hands near the slats without wearing cut-resistant gloves''' | + | * '''NEVER put your hands near the slats without wearing cut-resistant gloves.''' |
| + | * '''In case of injury, call 911, and take one of the injury treatment instructions cards located to the left of the OMAX computer with you to the hospital.''' | ||
| + | * '''Protective eyewear is required while using the waterjet.''' | ||
| + | * The waterjet phone number is 617-384-6746. | ||
== OMAX Lists== | == OMAX Lists== | ||
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* [[OMAX:Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] | * [[OMAX:Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] | ||
* [[OMAX:Tips|Tricks and Tips]] | * [[OMAX:Tips|Tricks and Tips]] | ||
| + | * [[OMAX:Users|Authorized Users]] | ||
== OMAX Purchasing == | == OMAX Purchasing == | ||
| − | Talk to Steve, | + | Talk to Steve Sansone (sansone@fas), Elizabeth, or Max about purchasing waterjet stuff. '''If something breaks on the waterjet, don't just walk away!''' Fix it, or let someone know. |
| − | * '''Garnet:''' Garnet abrasive is purchased from [http://www.barton.com Barton Mines]. | + | * '''Garnet:''' Garnet abrasive is purchased from [http://www.barton.com Barton Mines]. Email Cammie Simms (csimmes@barton.com) to get a quote. The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 4400 lbs at a time. |
* '''Clamps:''' The clamps used to hold parts in the basin are called Quick-Grip Bar Clamps/Spreaders. They can be ordered from [http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/2544/ McMaster] (see last section of link) | * '''Clamps:''' The clamps used to hold parts in the basin are called Quick-Grip Bar Clamps/Spreaders. They can be ordered from [http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/2544/ McMaster] (see last section of link) | ||
| − | * '''Waterjet Parts:''' Nozzles, mixing disks, jewels, foam muffs, etc. can be ordered directly from [http://www.omax.com OMAX]. | + | * '''Waterjet Parts:''' Nozzles, mixing disks, jewels, foam muffs, etc. can be ordered directly from [http://www.omax.com OMAX] or [http://www.barton.com/waterjet_parts.cfm Barton Mines]. |
| + | ** Nozzles (a.k.a. Mixing Tube): McMaster 4165A17, or Barton WO300766 | ||
| + | ** Mixing Chamber Disc: Barton WO303566 | ||
| + | ** Orifice Kit: Barton WO304352 | ||
* '''Sacrificial Material:''' Any material will do, so a cheap alloy of aluminum may be your best bet. Item [http://www.mcmaster.com/#88685k51 88685K51] from McMaster is good, for example. | * '''Sacrificial Material:''' Any material will do, so a cheap alloy of aluminum may be your best bet. Item [http://www.mcmaster.com/#88685k51 88685K51] from McMaster is good, for example. | ||
| + | * '''Nozzle spacing shim:''' The nozzle-material spacing should be about 75 mils (0.075 in, or about 2 mm). Item [http://www.mcmaster.com/#97235k165/=dmozo5 97235K165] from McMaster works. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:42, 22 May 2015
This page contains information relating to the OMAX 2626 waterjet cutter.
Important Safety Reminders
- DO NOT use the machine unless someone has trained you to use it properly.
- NEVER put your hands near the nozzle if the pre-charge pump is on. Always turn off the pre-charge pump when the jet is not in use.
- NEVER put your hands near the slats without wearing cut-resistant gloves.
- In case of injury, call 911, and take one of the injury treatment instructions cards located to the left of the OMAX computer with you to the hospital.
- Protective eyewear is required while using the waterjet.
- The waterjet phone number is 617-384-6746.
OMAX Lists
- Training - The things you should learn when getting a waterjet lesson
- Startup - A checklist of how to start up the machine and begin cutting
- Troubleshooting
- Tricks and Tips
- Authorized Users
OMAX Purchasing
Talk to Steve Sansone (sansone@fas), Elizabeth, or Max about purchasing waterjet stuff. If something breaks on the waterjet, don't just walk away! Fix it, or let someone know.
- Garnet: Garnet abrasive is purchased from Barton Mines. Email Cammie Simms (csimmes@barton.com) to get a quote. The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 4400 lbs at a time.
- Clamps: The clamps used to hold parts in the basin are called Quick-Grip Bar Clamps/Spreaders. They can be ordered from McMaster (see last section of link)
- Waterjet Parts: Nozzles, mixing disks, jewels, foam muffs, etc. can be ordered directly from OMAX or Barton Mines.
- Nozzles (a.k.a. Mixing Tube): McMaster 4165A17, or Barton WO300766
- Mixing Chamber Disc: Barton WO303566
- Orifice Kit: Barton WO304352
- Sacrificial Material: Any material will do, so a cheap alloy of aluminum may be your best bet. Item 88685K51 from McMaster is good, for example.
- Nozzle spacing shim: The nozzle-material spacing should be about 75 mils (0.075 in, or about 2 mm). Item 97235K165 from McMaster works.
