What is ProtoMAX?
Designed and built alongside the revolutionary OMAX waterjets, The ProtoMAX is a compact, self-contained cutting system ideally suited for prototyping and low-volume cutting of almost any material approximately 1" thick. Bringing all the versatility benefits of large abrasive waterjet cutters together in a sleek and economic package, this machine is ideal for prototyping or as a complement to a larger machine shop.
CARACTERÍSTICAS PRINCIPALES
Velocidad de desplazamiento hasta 100 in/min (2540 mm/min)
con ±0,005" (±0,127 mm) de precisión posicional lineal
Alimentación 230-240 VCA monofásica, 30 A, 50/60 Hz
Fácil de instalar Kit preinstalación para ayudarle a configurarlo rápidamente en 3-4 horas.
Dimensiones: 39,5" x 56,5" x 41,5"
(1004 mm x 1435 mm x 1054 mm)
Cama de corte de 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm) para materiales de hasta 1" (25 mm) de grosor
La tecnología de bomba de accionamiento directo de 30 000 PSI (2068 bar) y 5 HP (3,7 kW) genera la mejor potencia de su clase
Incluye ordenador portátil con software profesional preinstalado.
ESPECIFICACIONES
| Área de corte | 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm) |
| Grosor máximo del material | 1,00" (25 mm) |
| Precisión posicional lineal | ±0,005" (±0,127 mm) |
| Repetibilidad | ±0,003" (±0,076 mm) |
| Velocidad de desplazamiento | 100 in/min (2540 mm/min) |
| Tipo de bomba | 5 HP (3,7 kW), accionamiento directo |
| Presión de corte | 30 000 psi (2068 bar) |
| Caudal de agua a alta presión | 0,2 mm (0,95 lpm) |
| Diámetro interior del orificio | 0,008" (0,25 gpm) |
| Tubo de mezcla | 2,25" (57,15 mm) largo; 0,030" (±0,076 mm) diámetro interno |
| Alimentación | 230-240 VCA monofásica, 30 A, 50/60 Hz |
| Entorno | 50 a 90 °F (10-32 °C) de temperatura ambiente con 95 % o menos de humedad |
| Ubicación y cimentación | Destinado a uso en interiores; debe colocarse sobre una superficie dura, nivelada, sólida, no porosa y resistente al fuego. Se recomienda un suelo de hormigón. |
| Presión mínima de entrada de agua | 45-85 PSI |
| Caudal mínimo | 0,75 GPM |
| Temperatura requerida | 45-80 °F |
| Caudal | 0,25 libras por minuto |
| Tamaño recomendado | Malla de 80 |
| Capacidad de la tolva | 14 libras |
| Bomba de 5 HP (3,7 kW) que genera una potencia de corte de 30 000 PSI, la mejor de su clase |
| Espesor de corte de hasta 1" (25 mm) en una gran variedad de materiales |
| Nuestra acreditada tecnología de bombas de accionamiento directo es eficiente y fiable |
| Software diseñado para el corte por chorro de agua abrasivo. Fácil de instalar y utilizar: el estándar de oro del sector |
| Ocupa poco espacio, perfecto para áreas reducidas, cabe por un hueco de puerta estándar (pueden ser necesarias algunas modificaciones) |
| Kit preinstalación para ayudarle a configurarlo rápidamente |
| El sistema y todos los componentes necesarios para empezar a cortar vienen en un solo paquete |
| Se suministra con herramientas y piezas de repuesto adicionales para minimizar el tiempo de inactividad |
| Incluye un ordenador portátil preconfigurado con el software de control ProtoMAX |
| Instalación en 3-4 horas tras desembalar |
| Manual Z-Axis (cabezal de corte) |
| Unidad móvil: la bomba y el sistema están montados sobre ruedas para facilitar su traslado |
| Corte bajo el agua silencioso/limpio (aprox. 76 db) |
| Apagado automático de la bomba durante el corte al levantar la tapa |
| Componentes de accionamiento X e Y de precisión dentro de fuelles sellados de protección |
| El manguito ultraflexible de acero inoxidable protege las tuberías de alta presión |
| Luz industrial proyectada sobre la mesa de corte |
| Equipado con transductor de alta presión y válvula de seguridad para optimizar la velocidad de corte y la seguridad |
| Pinzas de sujeción del material |
| La bomba se detiene durante las carreras sin corte, ahorrando electricidad |
| El uso de granate se minimiza con modelos de presión y corte optimizados |
| El sistema está configurado con un accionamiento de frecuencia variable para lograr un control del motor de alto rendimiento que reduce el consumo de energía y el mantenimiento |
| Los recipientes de recogida de granate reducen la frecuencia de limpieza del depósito y minimizan la liberación de partículas |
| Paneles laterales extraíbles para facilitar el mantenimiento |
| Requiere un mantenimiento mínimo |
| Cama de corte extraíble - provista de 12 listones |
| Conjunto de bomba devuelto a OMAX para su reparación o refabricación |
| Manuales en línea fáciles de seguir, para el funcionamiento, el mantenimiento y la localización de problemas |
Laptop Tray
Start up, shut down and cutting preparation are easier when your controlling laptop is in close reach. Mounts directly to the side of your catcher tank and includes a bead chain for quick access of your standoff gauge.
Cutting Bed Kit
This option is great for cutting thin metals, cloth, gaskets, plastics which will drape between the slats and also glass, mirror and other materials which can fall through slats after cutting.
Hose Kit
Specifically engineered for the attachment to the water manifold, the hose kit is rated for continuous pressure without leaks or bursts and shipped with handy bracket to hang the spray nozzle on.
Spares and Consumables Kit
Your standard replenishment parts inventory with all the items you need for sustained operation. The kit includes extra slats, mixing tubes, orifices, garnet feed line, mixing tube retainer nut, nozzle body o-ring, water filter, splash guard and last chance filters.
Spares and Accessories Kit
Our most popular kit. This provides all the replenishment parts you’ll need over an extended time including extra slats, mixing tubes, orifices, garnet feed line, mixing tube retainer nut, nozzle body o-ring, water filter, splash guard and last chance filters plus the drain water filter tank and water spray nozzle.
Screen Drain Filter
Drain tank water faster. The suction screen is a self-installed alternative to the standard foam drain filter included with the ProtoMAX. This design offers maximum drain flow rate and requires minimal cleaning.
Tank Drain Kit
Although most regions allow water from your catcher tank to flow to drain, certain locations and institutions may require additional filtration. This accessories contains a submersible “sump” pump that takes the filtered water direct to drain.
COMPARACIÓN DE PAQUETES
Paquete de actualización
Todos los extras para que el corte sea más eficiente
INCLUYE
- Mesa de corte por chorro de agua abrasivo ProtoMAX
- Bomba de accionamiento directo ProtoMAX de 30 000 psi y 5 HP
- Conjunto de la boquilla
- Abrasivo granate, cubo de 25 kg
ORDENADOR PORTÁTIL Y SOFTWARE
- Ordenador portátil
- Software IntelliMAX Proto
- Software Seats ilimitado
- Actualizaciones de software gratis de por vida
- 1 año de garantía
ACCESORIOS
- Kit de piezas de recambio del sistema
- Depósito de filtro de agua de drenaje
- Kit de pulverización de agua
Paquete Power
Paquete de actualización con abrasivo granate adicional para un potente corte continuo por chorro de agua
INCLUYE
- Mesa de corte por chorro de agua abrasivo ProtoMAX
- Bomba de accionamiento directo ProtoMAX de 30 000 psi y 5 HP
- Conjunto de la boquilla
- Abrasivo granate, cubo de 25 kg
ORDENADOR PORTÁTIL Y SOFTWARE
- Ordenador portátil
- Software IntelliMAX Proto
- Software Seats ilimitado
- Actualizaciones de software gratis de por vida
- 1 año de garantía
ACCESORIOS
- Kit de piezas de recambio del sistema
- Depósito de filtro de agua de drenaje
- Kit de pulverización de agua
- 6 cubos de abrasivo granate, cubo de 25 kg
Paquete estándar
Consumibles adicionales para que todo siga funcionando a la perfección
INCLUYE
- Mesa de corte por chorro de agua abrasivo ProtoMAX
- Bomba de accionamiento directo ProtoMAX de 30 000 psi y 5 HP
- Conjunto de la boquilla
- Abrasivo granate, cubo de 25 kg
ORDENADOR PORTÁTIL Y SOFTWARE
- Ordenador portátil
- Software IntelliMAX Proto
- Software Seats ilimitado
- Actualizaciones de software gratis de por vida
- 1 año de garantía
SOFTWARE DE CORTE LÍDER DEL SECTOR
Nuestro software IntelliMAX Proto, diseñado específicamente para sistemas de chorro de agua, cuenta con funciones que garantizan la precisión y optimizan el tiempo de corte. Nuestro software es tan útil para un corte eficaz y preciso que ofrecemos capacidad ilimitada para su organización.
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CREAR PLANOS PERSONALES DESDE CERO
Diseñado exclusivamente para el corte por chorro de agua, nuestro software IntelliMAX Proto incluye funciones que cabría esperar de la mayoría de paquetes CAD. Además, también cuenta con herramientas específicas para el chorro de agua, como la calidad de corte y trayectoria de entrada/salida, que ayudan a crear la pieza correcta a la primera.
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UTILIZAR FÁCILMENTE PLANOS DE OTROS PROGRAMAS CAD
Sin necesidad de software adicional de terceros al utilizar otros planos o sistemas CAD. Intelli-MAX LAYOUT admite archivos de otros programas CAD, incluyendo formatos .dxf, .dwg, .ord, .ai, .pdf, y .svg. Importar a LAYOUT es un paso sencillo.
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¿NO TIENE PLANOS CAD? NO HAY PROBLEMA
Intelli-TRACE le permite utilizar imágenes tomadas con su cámara, de la web o de cualquier otro medio y convertirlas en un dibujo vectorial. Las herramientas integradas le ayudan a preparar el dibujo para el corte. Pase de la imagen a la pieza sin necesidad de software adicional.
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Erosion. Pressurized water is directed into a fine stream that accelerates garnet particles into and subsequently through the material you are trying to cut.
The ProtoMAX system requires a 240VAC / 30A power source and access to water and a drain. The power requirement is similar to a household clothing dryer and is required to drive the 5 horsepower pump. Check out our Utility Requirements document for more information. Water temperature and quality can impact how well the ProtoMAX runs. While we have successfully tested the ProtoMAX over a wide range of temperatures and water conditions, we offer the following recommendations for optimal operation:
- Temperature: 45 - 80°F
- pH Level: 6.5 - 8.5
- Total Dissolved Solids < 250 ppm
- Calcium < 17ppm
- Magnesium < 6 ppm
- Iron < 0.3 ppm
- Manganese < 0.05 ppm
- Chloride < 100 ppm
- Sulfate < 200 ppm
- Silica < 10 ppm
The ProtoMAX can cut through nearly any material including all those listed below and more. To get a better look at materials any OMAX waterjet can cut click here.
| Material |
|---|
| Aluminum |
| Stainless Steel |
| Mild Steel |
| Granite |
| Marble White |
| Acrylic |
| Glass |
| Carbon Fiber |
| Foam |
The ProtoMAX is the fastest cutting waterjet of its size. It has a 5 hp pump and operates at a pressure of 30,000 PSI. Industrial waterjets operate at pressures between 45,000 and 90,000 PSI so while you're not going to cut at industrial speeds, you will still cut fast.
Below is a table that shows some basic materials, thicknesses and linear cutting speed. All cuts were performed at Quality 3 (Q3). Edge quality is defined within a range of Q1 - Q5 with Q5 being the best, i.e. with very little serration or roughness. You can choose quality of cut within the ProtoMAX control software which optimizes the speed of cut by selecting the fastest path for quality chosen.
| Linear Speed * | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Thickness | Inches Per Minute (IPM) |
| Aluminum 6061 | .125" | 9.4 |
| Aluminum 6061 | .250" | 4.55 |
| Aluminum 6061 | .500" | 2.13 |
| Stainless Steel 304 | .060" | 7.93 |
| Stainless Steel 304 | .120" | 3.95 |
| Mild Steel | .188" | 2.46 |
| Mild Steel | .250" | 1.82 |
| Granite Absolute Black | .375" | 1.48 |
| Granite Snoqualmie | .375" | 2.28 |
| Marble White | .375" | 2.9 |
| Acrylic Clear | .120" | 18.41 |
| Glass Sheet | .250" | 4.52" |
| Carbon Fiber | .040" | 45.93 (Q5) |
| Carbon Fiber | .120" | 27.44 |
* Listed here are linear cutting speeds, as one could expect to achieve when cutting in straight line. When cutting real-world geometry with curves and corners, the cutting is significantly slower, due to the need to slow down the cutting for the jet behaviors. Parts with lots of corners will be significantly slower than straight line cuts or shallow curves. All of this calculation is handled for you automatically by ProtoMAX MAKE's built in cutting models.
Quality 3 is based on cutting scale of Q1 to Q5. Q3 has a very good edge finish at a reasonable cut speed. Cutting faster, (Q1) will result in rougher edge finish and additional taper. Cutting slower, (Q5) will result in a very smooth cutting surface with no striations and minimal taper.
The ProtoMAX uses 0.42 gallons per minute while cutting, which is a combination of high pressure and cooling water.
It depends. Water and garnet, a naturally occurring mineral, are inert. The water draining from the catcher tank will contain abrasive and a small amount of the material that is cut and that may influence what you can pour down the drain. Check your local wastewater regulations to learn what you can and cannot dispose of down the drain.
12 inches X 12 inches square. For more specifications, download product specs.
We don't recommend recycling garnet for use in your ProtoMAX system as your cutting performance may suffer. Used garnet can be disposed of in landfills or repurposed by concrete manufacturers. To learn more read - When it’s Time to Remove Solids.
We've built the ProtoMAX to require minimal maintenance, which includes:
- Flushing the nozzle (water without garnet) after each use
- Changing the pump oil every year or 250 hours, whichever occurs first
- Removing the spent garnet periodically depending on usage
We are designing the system to be compliant with UL requirements.
The ProtoMAX lid is designed to stop all cutting when open and the On / Off switch is ergonomically located on the side of the machine. ProtoMAX may emit minimal water vapor from the cutting process.
In our intgernal testing, the machine operated at 76db when cutting under water.
The ProtoMAX system includes:
- Unit enclosure
- XY motion system, cutting platform, and a catcher tank
- Nozzle and mixing tube
- 5 hp pump (operating at 30,000 PSI)
- All electrical and plumbing
- Laptop configured with Intelli-MAX software
- 55 lbs. of garnet
Everything you need to begin operation after install.
ProtoMAX has an online marketplace where you are able to purchase garnet, consumables and ProtoMAX accessories.
The ProtoMAX system weighs about 300 lbs for the table and 200 lbs for the high pressure pump, plus about 100 lbs for packaging and accessories. The unit is shipped on one pallet. You may also choose from a variety of additional accessories that would be shipped on a separate pallet. We will ship via truck with a lift gate for ease of off load.
The crated ProtoMAX crated weight is about 600 pounds and we will choose a freight company that has lift system to lower the unit to the ground. The product is shipped on a 49" X 49" pallet that can be moved close to your installation location or you can offload the product and wheel it to your location. We recommend at least two people to help with the offloading, unpacking and installation procedure.
Yes. The ProtoMAX table and pump are equipped with casters to make moving easier. Keep in mind that moving the unit will require duplicating many of the installation procedures in the new location.
The ProtoMAX is available worldwide.
A ProtoMAX measures 41.5 inches deep X 39.5 inches wide. It measures 69 inches tall with the clam shell open. OMAX recommends 16 inches between the machine and your wall for utility connections. The box the ProtoMAX arrives in is 49 inches deep by 49 inches wide and 61 inches tall.
Based on the feedback from our beta-testers, it's pretty easy. Our testers ranged in experience and age and most found drawing, importing and pathing to be uncomplicated. We will make the software available soon and encourage you to try it and decide for yourself.
The Intelli-MAX software makes it easy to do both. Layout is our CAD software that can be used to draw or import files. Below is a partial list of file extensions that can be imported into LAYOUT (and in some instances use Intelli-TRACE) to create tool paths:
| File Extensions |
|---|
| .dwg |
| .dxf |
| .ord |
| .svg |
| .ai |
And many more.
The ProtoMAX is designed with that in mind. As long as your computer meets the minimum system requirements (essentially Windows 10 64 bit), then it should work. Setup is just running the installer, and answering a few questions. The main purpose of doing this is to have a computer more powerful than the very basic one supplied, which can be nice for those who wish for a snappier experience.
Yes, although some future software products, add-ons, and the like may be at some cost.
