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Terrain Follower

Terrain Follower spec sheet (PDF) [171 Kb]




The OMAX^® Terrain Follower allows a JetMachining^® Center to automatically and accurately cut parts from materials with irregular or warped surfaces without the need for special programming. The Terrain Follower attaches directly to the machine's Z-axis. Changes in a material's height are immediately detected and the nozzle automatically makes the required height adjustments, accurately maintaining the required cutting standoff (.06" typically). A collision detector protects the nozzle and related hardware from damage.

Benefits

• Adjusts automatically to uneven surfaces, reduces need for additional programming
• Reduces equipment damage from nozzle collisions
• Simple setup and operation
• No special programming required
• Auto standoff
• Does not reduce Z-axis travel

Features

• Allows cutting of materials with irregular or warped surfaces
• Automatically maintains the correct nozzle standoff throughout the cutting process
• A collision detector protects the nozzle and related hardware from damage
• Built-in containment guard minimizes nozzle splash and spray during machining
• Easy retrofit to a motorized Z-axis or Tilt-A-Jet^®