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| − | + | Talk to Steve, Nick, or Widagdo about purchasing waterjet stuff. | |
* '''Garnet:''' Garnet abrasive is purchased from [http://www.barton.com Barton Mines]. Call Stephen Podnorszki at (800) 741-7756, ext. 252. The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 1 ton at a time. | * '''Garnet:''' Garnet abrasive is purchased from [http://www.barton.com Barton Mines]. Call Stephen Podnorszki at (800) 741-7756, ext. 252. The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 1 ton 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]. | ||
| + | * '''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. | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 7 August 2009
This page contains information relating to the OMAX 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
- NEVER put your hands near the slats without wearing cut-resistant gloves
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
OMAX Purchasing
Talk to Steve, Nick, or Widagdo about purchasing waterjet stuff.
- Garnet: Garnet abrasive is purchased from Barton Mines. Call Stephen Podnorszki at (800) 741-7756, ext. 252. The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 1 ton 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.
- 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.
