WaterJet Cutter
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Waterjet cutting is a process that allows you to cut through various materials including thick metals with high precision and computer controlled geometry. Through high pressure beams of water mixed with abrasive garnet, the water jet pierces through the material with a very small spot size.
Students generate 2D design data using a 3D CAD program such as Autodesk Fusion or a 2D vector program like Adobe Illustrator. The design is then processed and sent to the machine where the cutting head traces the desired path to cut an outline from a sheet of material. Complex 3D forms can be assembled from flat-pattern designs.
Machine Specifications
| OMAX GlobalMax 1508 Water Jet | |
|---|---|
| Location | Welding Room, Bldg 610 |
| Material Size(s) | 2' 7' x 5' 0" (0.78 m x 1.52 m) |
| Water Pressure | 30,000 PSI |
| Materials | Includes but not limited to: Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, Stone |
| Operation in the PRL | Designs can be exported from CAD or vector design software. Files require specific line formatting. Use IntelliMAX Layout & IntelliMAX Make in the welding room. |
| Tutorial Documents | Waterjet Cutter Instruction |