The Tilt-A-Jet represents the latest OMAX innovation in the continuing search for more accurate abrasive water jet machining. The Tilt-A-Jet lets the OMAX JetMachining Center achieve virtually zero taper with most materials. The Tilt-A-Jet can position the nozzle at an angle calculated by the software to exactly offset the taper from the abrasivejet. Taper doesn't disappear--it just gets moved to the scrap part of the material, leaving your part with exactly square edges.
"I advertise having the Tilt-A-Jet for cutting tight tolerance; however, when quoting a specific project I can use it as my secret weapon to meet my customer's accuracy guidelines. This allows me to produce taper free parts."
Standard Features
- Automatic taper reduction without any programming or calibration
- Advanced taper removal, ±9 degree maximum tilt angle
- Can be used on all OMAX machines, new or old
- Six inches travel in Z direction
- Automatic re-squaring feature insures nozzle is square to the part being cut
- Servo-controlled programmable precision Z-axis
- Compatible with other OMAX accessories
Even "squaring the Z" (making sure the Z-axis is exactly perpendicular to the slats) is done in 15 seconds from the software. Just click on "Square Z-axis" and the software takes care of the rest.
Video of the Tilt-A-Jet in action
The following video shows the real-time machining of two interlocking parts from start to finish in 1/8" (3mm) metal with the optional Tilt-A-Jet articulated cutting head. The Tilt-A-Jet allows efficient taper removal for the highest possible tolerance parts.
The Motorized Z-Axis is programmable using the OMAX 3D Path Editor to modify tool paths to add up/down motion (motion in the Z-axis). This lets you create tool paths for materials with non-flat surfaces, or surface features that the nozzle needs to avoid.
The 3D path editor
Tilt-A-Jet wins design award
Brian Guglielmetti, lead engineer on the Tilt-A-Jet won a design award from SolidWorks Corporation for his Tilt-A-Jet design. While Brian is just one member of a team that researched and built the Tilt-A-Jet, OMAX Corporation is pleased that his design efforts were recognized.
Award-winning designer Brian Guglielmetti and the Tilt-A-Jet
Note: The Tilt-A-Jet may reduce X,Y, and Z travel slightly, depending on the machine. Contact OMAX for specifics.
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