The abrasive waterjet cutting model is, perhaps, the most
significant factor in propelling abrasive waterjets into mainstream
manufacturing. Advancements in the OMAX cutting model have decreased part
production times, increased cutting precision, and made OMAX abrasive waterjets
very easy to program.
The
cutting model uses sophisticated mathematical modeling to predict the precise
motion and shape of the jet stream along each entity of a tool path based on
the operating parameters. The cutting tool on an abrasive waterjet is a
high-velocity stream of water and abrasive, known as the jet stream.
The
cutting model uses sophisticated mathematical modeling to predict the precise
motion and shape of the jet stream along each entity of a tool path based on
the operating parameters. The cutting tool on an abrasive waterjet is a
high-velocity stream of water and abrasive, known as the jet stream. Unlike
rigid cutting tools, such as a tool on a CNC mill, the jet stream is a "floppy" tool that bends as it cuts, and the shape of the stream
changes depending on how fast it’s moved. This means that a waterjet will tend
to undercut corners and swing wide on curves if it’s moved like a traditional,
rigid cutting tool. The jet stream will react differently when cutting
different material types, different thicknesses and at different speeds. In
order to produce precision parts in a cost-efficient manner, motion control
system must compensate for the behavior of the jet stream.
Early
versions of waterjets required a lot of trial and error and a skilled
programmer to adjust the jet motion to produce accurate parts. Now, advanced
waterjets use cutting models that automatically predict the behavior of the jet
stream and make adjustments to compensate for that behavior.
With
OMAX waterjets, a machine operator simply enters the material type, thickness
and desired edge quality, and for the given part file, the OMAX machine
controller automatically determines and sets the optimal speed and path the
cutting head will move along to cut a high tolerance part in the least amount
of time. The OMAX
4th generation cutting model is the most advanced abrasive waterjet cutting
model in the world, in most cases cutting on the OMAX will result in more
accurate parts in less time than when cutting on other waterjets.
For More Information, Get in touch with our Welding
and Cutting Division to know more about waterjet cutting models.
German-Gulf Enterprises Ltd is the authorized dealer of Omax
Waterjets.
We can be reached at +971 6 5316171 or F: +971 6 5314184. Our
email address is welding@german-gulf.com
