OMAX Corporation to Showcase Abrasive Waterjet Versatility at WESTEC 2012

Kent, Washington, January 16, 2012 – Attendees of WESTEC 2012, taking place March 27 – 29 in Los Angeles, can experience the accuracy, speed and simplicity of OMAX abrasive waterjet technology. The OMAX Corporation will demonstrate its OMAX 80X JetMachining® Center with a 50 hp EnduroMAX® Pump and Tilt-A-Jet® cutting head inside Booth #1912.

"Several misconceptions surround abrasive waterjet technology," said Sandra Mclain, vice president of Marketing for OMAX. "People often don't realize it's a highly viable solution for the manufacturing industry. WESTEC is a great opportunity for manufacturers, especially those in the aerospace industry, to experience the true benefits of our machines, which include up to a 50 percent reduction in setup time over traditional cutting methods as tool changes and complex fixturing are not required. Plus, our waterjets provide clean, safe operations free of noxious gases, liquids or oils that are typically used in conventional machining processes."

Ideal for machining large-scale components or multiple-part projects, the OMAX 80X JetMachining Center is a bridge-style machine with a table size of 15 feet x 7 feet 5 inches (4,572 millimeters x 2,261 millimeters). Since this is one of OMAX's larger machines, the DualBRIDGE System is available as an option for increased machining capacity.

Featuring an X-Y cutting travel of 13 feet 4 inches x 6 feet 8 inches (4,064 millimeters x 2,032 millimeters), the OMAX 80X has the ability to cut a wide variety of materials, including ceramics, composites, plastic, glass and stone, as well as metals such as aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, mild steel and titanium with an accuracy of motion up to +/- 0.003 inches (0.076 millimeters).

The exclusive Intelli-TRAX® drive system on the OMAX 80X brings high levels of accuracy to abrasive waterjet machining and makes the machine a robust and reliable system capable of handling harsh environments. Additionally, Intelli-TRAX provides faster traverse speeds than traditional drive systems and greatly reduces processing times when machining multiple and nested parts.

The OMAX 80X also comes standard with the OMAX Intelli-MAX® Software Suite, which runs on the Windows® 7 Ultimate operating system. The system can calculate the precision of the velocity of a tool path at over 2,000 points per inch, allowing for complete control over the motion of an abrasivejet, and enabling precise, rapid machining.

At WESTEC, OMAX will pair up the OMAX 80X with the company's 50 hp EnduroMAX Pump to demonstrate how manufacturers can increase their part-processing speeds and lower their operating costs with the system. Overall, EnduroMAX Pumps operate at 90 percent efficiency, as opposed to the 60 to 70 percent range of intensifier pumps. Plus, the EnduroMAX Pump delivers more horsepower to the nozzle, while using less electricity than intensifier pumps.

The optional Tilt-A-Jet cutting head on the OMAX 80X will demonstrate how any OMAX system can achieve ultra-high precision taper compensation for successfully cutting parts with square, taper-free edges. By automatically calculating and adjusting the angle of the nozzle through the controller software, the Tilt-A-Jet transfers taper from the part being cut to the scrap material.

About OMAX
Headquartered in Kent, Washington, OMAX® Corporation is the global leader in abrasivejet machining. Each OMAX JetMachining® system is powered by the company's innovative control software, bringing affordable abrasivejet technology to an expanding and diverse group of industries. For more information on OMAX products and accessories, contact Sandra McLain at 800.838.0343 or visit www.omax.com.