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The New OptiMAX is the Future of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technology
As the culmination of three decades of engineering expertise and experience, the OptiMAX debuted in early March to take waterjet cutting to the next level, which is exactly what the industry needs in an age of increasing production demands and a serious lack of skilled operators. Read
Four Reasons To Always Use OMAX Genuine Parts
We’ve all done it: snapped up a generic, aftermarket replacement part or consumable in the quest to save a few dollars. But while the desire to cut costs is understandable, how much are we giving up in return for those short-term savings, and is it really worth it in the long run? Read
Maintain Water Quality and Temperature for Waterjet Machine Longevity
Two factors to consider for longevity and performance of your OMAX abrasive waterjet are clean water and proper water temperature. Both environmental elements directly impact the life of your machine’s internal components and, ultimately, its performance. Read
Press Releases
Hypertherm’s OMAX and Robotmaster head to Chicago for IMTS 2022
Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software is preparing to exhibit at IMTS 2022. This year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show, the largest manufacturing technology trade show in North America, takes place September 12 to 17, at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. Read
See Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet products at FABTECH Canada
Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is heading to Toronto for FABTECH Canada on June 14, 15, and 16. The company will exhibit the newest Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet products in Booth 7050 and its Robotmaster software in Booth 9030. Read
OMAX Unveils OptiMAX, its most advanced waterjet ever
Hypertherm’s OMAX Corporation today introduced its most advanced waterjet ever, the OptiMAX, a new generation of waterjet designed for quickly turning prints into parts with reduced dependency on highly experienced operators. Read
News Articles
Jetting to success
A New York-based shop implements waterjet technology and gains value Read
Digging deep
Fabricating projects in the engineering program’s shop helps prepare students for not only continuing their education after high school and, more importantly, for life. Kamal notes that students who are accepted into his program spend more than 1,000 hours studying engineering, including a lot of fabrication in class and as part of the after-school robotics club. Read
Waterjet Case Study: The complete package
Montreal packaging solutions manufacturer continuously invests in automation to keep pace with growth and keep its R&D on point Read
Videos
The Importance of Water in Abrasive Waterjet Cutting
Not all water is the same, and when it is used in a machine tool, those differences can have unforeseen effects. OMAX Filtration Systems Specialist John Frosheiser discusses the potential challenges and solutions regarding water and your OMAX waterjet system. Read
4 Waterjets, 6 Materials, and 9 Parts, All in under 10 minutes
Watch our application specialist Ivan Kondeykin operate all four abrasive waterjet machines in the OMAX Demo Lab simultaneously. From thick metals to thin carbon fiber, taper-free vertical cuts to 5-axis high angle cuts, and advanced rotary axis parts to high precision parts, Ivan does it all. Read
Cutting a Scuba Tank with the Rotary Axis
Thick material, a cylindrical part, and complex cut geometry, this has it all. Join Ivan Kondeykin in the OMAX applications lab and see how the OMAX Rotary Axis and IntelliMAX software makes this project easy. Read
