OMAX 55100

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The OMAX 55100 JetMachining Center is the largest of our cantilever-style machines. With a completely sealed and protected ball screw drive system, the OMAX 55100 is a robust and reliable workhorse for shops using larger stock. This model comes standard with an OMAX MAXJET 5 Nozzle and a Bulk Abrasive Delivery System. It gets the job done quickly and precisely, maximizing both machine time and profit margins.

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OMAX 55100 Front View

9’ 10” Height 2,997 mm Height

8’ 4” Length 3,937 mm Length
OMAX 55100 Side View

9’ 10” Height 2,997 mm Height

4’ 7” Width 2,388 mm Width

Machine Dimensions

Footprint * – (L x W)	12’ 11” x 7’ 10”	3,937 mm x 2,388 mm
Height **	9’ 10”	2,997 mm
Weight (tank empty)	8,000 lb	3,629 kg

Work Envelope

X-Y Cutting Envelope ***	8’ 4” x 4’ 7”	2,540 mm x 1,397 mm
Z-Axis Travel ***	8”	203 mm
Table Size – (L x W)	10’ 6” x 5’ 5”	3,200 mm x 1,651 mm

Standard Model Specifications

Speed	180 in/min	4,572 mm/min
Linear Positional Accuracy	±0.0010"	±0.0254 mm
Repeatability	±0.0010"	±0.0254 mm
Ballbar Circularity	±0.0025"	±0.0635 mm

* Footprint includes controller but not the pump.

** With standard scissor plumbing.

*** Additional accessories may reduce travel.

Fastest cutting speeds and best precision compared to any competitive abrasive waterjet in the industry
Backed by our exclusive Intelli-MAX Software with real world cutting data
Robust and accurate design for tight tolerance cutting and reliable operation
Easy operator access to the work area
Small, efficient footprint for minimal floor space utilization
Precision X-Y Axis rigidly mounted to the cutting table
Pre-loaded linear bearings and precision ball screws
Drive system sealed against water, dirt, and grit
No tool changes & minimal fixturing dramatically reduce setup
Machines a wide range of materials and thicknesses, from metals and composites to glass and plastics
Leaves behind a satin-smooth edge, reducing secondary operations
Does not create heat-affected zones or mechanical stresses
Environmentally "green" system uses only natural garnet abrasive and water in the cutting process
No noxious fumes, liquid or oils used in, or caused by, the machining process
Shipped as a completely pre-assembled and factory-tested system
Designed and manufactured at the OMAX factory in Kent, Washington, USA
Standard programmable Motorized Z-Axis with a precision OMAX MAXJET 5i Nozzle boosts productivity and process efficiency
Standard Intelli-CAM software program is available with two tools in one that can generate either 2D or 3D tool paths from 3D models.
Standard Intelli-VISOR SE System Monitoring offers predictive maintenance and system monitoring to minimize unexpected downtime
Standard scissor-style hard plumbing adds another level of safety by using contained high-pressure components, as well as contributes to a smaller footprint, lower maintenance, and higher reliability
Standard Rapid Water Level Control for cleaner, safer, and quieter submerged cutting completes most work below 80 dBA
Standard 600 lb Bulk Abrasive Delivery System transports garnet from the assembly's large hopper into the Zero Downtime Hopper located on the Z-Axis
Optional Tilt-A-Jet taper eliminating abrasivejet cutting head
Optional Variable Speed Solids Removal System (VS-SRS) designed for industrial use increases uptime through automated solids removal
High efficiency EnduroMAX pump system available in 30 hp, 40 hp, 50 hp or 100 hp with operating efficiencies up to 85%
EnduroMAX pump technology delivers the highest nozzle horsepower in the industry for faster and more efficient cutting
Highly robust and reliable pump design capable of over 1,000 hours between maintenance
Uses substantially less cooling water than inefficient hydraulic intensifier pumps
Lowest electrical consumption compared to other pump technology

Documents

OMAX 55100 Specsheet (.pdf)

Software Overview (.pdf)

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Peter of Asterisk Inc
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Dr. Coope of British Columbia Cancer Agency’s Genome Science Centre
With reverse engineering, we've essentially been able to take blueprints, sketches, and mylars, scan them and input them into the OMAX software. We're able to trace over the original blueprint and use the scaling features to cut a prototype.

Scott of Waterjet West
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The OMAX machine made it possible for us to survive during this very difficult economic period.

Torres of Amaida Machine Shop, LLC
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Brandon McVaugh of Laboratory Testing Inc.
In the morning, we can go through and cut an entire product out and have a prototype put together because we can do everything in-house and have the accuracy of the waterjet.

Joel of Jacyl Technology
Waterjet cutting technology has greatly increased our manufacturing capacity and given us the ability to cut virtually any metal, glass, plastic and composites. Anyone considering new equipment for cutting in manufacturing should explore waterjet.

Tom Bezaire of CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd.
The waterjet gives our employees the opportunity to learn new skills and, because we can set it up for automated cutting to run unattended, it frees up our employees to focus on other mission essential tasks.

Brandon McVaugh of Laboratory Testing Inc.
We can cut parts right to size with our OMAX machines. The machines' Tilt-A-Jet accessory, precision table motion and easy-to-use controls are what make that possible.

Jack of Jack's Machine Co.
It also gives us an advantage from a throughput perspective because we're able to provide near-net-shape specimens to other departments for the next steps in that material's certification procedure.

Brandon McVaugh of Laboratory Testing Inc.
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.

Ed Wenz of MarZee Waterjet Services
We were losing too much time with secondary operations. In looking for a solution we had to carefully consider our equipment choices to avoid processing that might create heat-affected zones in the specimen or change its properties. The MAXIEM 1515 was modestly priced but provided a lot of capability

Brandon McVaugh of Laboratory Testing Inc.
Because of the OMAX waterjet machine and the ease-of-use with the software, it allows us to nest parts in materials and get more pieces per sheet.

Shane of TruPart Manufacturing Inc.
We realized how much money we saved if we kept most of our cutting work in-house instead of outsourcing.

Mr. Makis of Custom Precision Technologies
The motion control that OMAX has is superior to other machines that are out there. The things my customers comment on the most is the quietness of the machine and its accuracy and repeatability.

Ted of Hydrocut Waterjet
The waterjet's cold cutting process is cleaner; we don't have to worry about modifying the chemistry of our specimens or introducing heat.

Brandon McVaugh of Laboratory Testing Inc.
The dining table was a very exciting project which could not have been done without the OMAX.

Peter of Carapace Armor Technology

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