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Save Money with OMAX Direct-Drive Pumps
One aspect that makes OMAX waterjets so “green” is the OMAX lines of direct-drive pumps. These pumps don’t use hyrdaulic oil, so there is no need for costly chemical disposal when conducting maintenance. Also, the water and power consumption of a direct-drive pump is significantly less than other types of waterjet pumps. Read
Complementary Machining - Part 1
At the OMAX Corporation’s facility in Kent, Washington, we have a waterjet center that produces parts use in manufacturing our waterjets. The waterjet cell has produced and maintained over three-hundred-thousand 1.5” thick, heat-treated, 4340 steel motor plates all within 0.005” tolerance. This tolerance is straight off the waterjet without any secondary machining. Read
The Versatility of OMAX Abrasive Waterjets
Innovation changes how and what we machine. On top of that, industry trends fluctuate with market prices of imported or locally sourced materials. If the price of steel wavers, how will your company react? When the needs of the customers change, how will your machine shop adapt? Read
Emergency Prep for your Waterjet
Whether it is hurricane, floods, or whatever else might come your way, OMAX is committed to aiding you get your business back to normal with personnel available both by phone and in-person. Read
Before You Move Your Waterjet...
As your workshop or factory floor evolves, you may find that the original placement of your OMAX abrasive waterjet isn’t quite what works best for your needs. Or… you may be expanding to a larger facility to accommodate more machinery. Whatever the reason, when you start to think of moving your waterjet, there are a few things OMAX customer support would like you to consider. Read
Still in Washington State
In 1993, OMAX Corp. started in Washington State. Twenty-five years later, OMAX is still there. This doesn’t mean the headquarters is located in the Pacific Northwest and the production is spread to whatever country can make the product the cheapest, no. Read
Precision Practices: Tabs and Bridges
Tabs are small pieces of material that hold parts to prevent them from sliding into the tank or being moved by the abrasive jet. They are mostly used with thin materials (because a tab in thick material can be difficult to break). Programming a tab into a tool path allows for several advantages. Read
When it’s Time to Remove Solids
At some point the solids will build up so much that it will affect your waterjet’s efficiency and accuracy. How much cutting you do determines how often you will need to remove solids from your tank. When that time comes, you’ll need to remove those solids to continue your waterjet operations. Read
Precision Practices: Homing
Homing an abrasive waterjet is the process of establishing a location on the machine’s cutting table where the nozzle can be moved in a repeatable way. An absolute home is usually established at the bottom left corner of the machine. This is a fixed point that determines all other points on your cutting table. Read
Preparing for Your Waterjet
If you are waiting for your newly purchased OMAX abrasive waterjet to arrive, or you’re just thinking of adding an OMAX to your shop, you’ll want to make sure your facility is prepared to use your new machine. Below is an overview of general requirements you’ll need to consider before the OMAX installation technician arrives at your location. Read
