The OMAX® Collision Sensing 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
detected and the Z-axis automatically makes the required height adjustments, accurately
maintaining the necessary cutting standoff (typically within ±0.020"). A collision detector pauses jet motion
if obstructions are in the path of the nozzle..
Features
- Linear encoder senses changes in material height during cutting operations
- 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®
- Heavy duty liquid-tight electrical fitting with spring-type strain relief
- O-ring seal bulk-head air fittings with protective boots
Benefits
- Automatically maintains the correct nozzle standoff throughout the cutting process
- Adjusts automatically to uneven surfaces, reduces need for additional programming
- Constantly senses necessary height adjustment when activated, unlike other contour following products on the market
- Reduces potential equipment damage from nozzle collisions
- Simple setup and operation
- No special programming required
- No requirement to map the elevation of your matieral simple move the nozzle to where you want to begin cutting and push start
- Electrical connections armored for durability
- Robust sealing to withstand the abrasive waterjet environment
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