A Versatile, Effective and Affordable Alternative to Conventional Machining

As an effective alternative to conventional machining operations, abrasive waterjet cutting provides a quick, efficient way to process parts from a wide range of workpiece materials and thicknesses. In Booth 2621, OMAX® Corporation (Kent, WA) will demonstrate how their JetMachining® Centers, advanced Intelli-MAX® Software Suite and world-class training and support bring versatility and value to manufacturers in a variety of industries, including oil and gas.

Attendees will experience the MAXIEM® 1530 JetMachining Center, one of eight machines in the MAXIEM product line. With an extensive range of accessories, these waterjets can be configured to meet the cutting needs of any business, including multi-axis and high capacity production. The MAXIEM 1530 comes standard with a diamond-integrated MAXJET 5i Nozzle that gives superb cutting precision when working with virtually any material, from steel to glass, carbonfiber to copper. The direct drive pump efficiently delivers power to that nozzle, where it matters most for fast cutting speeds. Direct drive pumps provide greater cutting power than other types with the same size electric motors and power consumption levels. They are also quieter and easier to maintain than intensifier pumps.

Live cutting demonstrations in the booth will let visitors experience first-hand why these machines have earned the reputation of being the easiest to operate waterjets in the industry. The Intelli-MAX software that controls these waterjets requires no special programming skills and can be learned in just a few days. To get users up and running, OMAX offers free, hands-on training at their company headquarters. They also provide online training for machine and accessory operation and maintenance, so users can access training information whenever they need it and at their own pace.

In addition to being easy to use, Intelli-MAX software is compatible with more than 90 different file formats, including all major CAD program file types, plus graphics file formats such as jpg, gif, and png files. This means almost any 2D or 3D part file can be imported directly into an OMAX or MAXIEM waterjet controller and turned into a real part. With two product lines and a wide range of productivity-enhancing accessories, there is a cutting solution for practically any manufacturing need. Included in the accessories list are a rotary axis for 5-axis cutting ideal for tube and pipe, an A-Jet® cutting head for weld-ready edges and countersinks, and a Tilt-A-Jet® cutting head for taper-free cutting.

Application specialists and certified technicians will be on hand to address both general and specific questions about cutting speeds, material thicknesses, cycle times, tolerances and maintenance best practices. The company has an extensive customer service support and field service network of more than 45 employees, plus a large, comprehensive distributor network.

OMAX Corporation, 21409 72nd Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, 800-838-0343, Fax: 253-872-6190, omax@omax.com, www.omax.com.