VIDEO: How Waterjet Cutting is Achieving Machining-Level Accuracy and Repeatability

Abrasive waterjet cutting can now achieve precision levels rivaling laser cutting machines.

When it comes to abrasive water jet cutting, we think in terms of fairly thick, heavy parts – imagine heavy brackets for a Caterpillar bulldozer, or something along those lines.

In the video interview above, we speak with Stephen Bruner, VP of Marketing at OMAX Corp., about a new abrasive waterjet machine, which looks and feels like a five-axis machining center.

We get to take a look at the new OMAX MicroMAX Precisions JetMachining Center.

“The MicroMAX is a product that was specifically designed for machining environments,” said Bruner. “It’s one of the very few waterjets that actually has an enclosure. With this design, it can manage things like water vapor, abrasive, and those types of things, which it can keep contained in a particular area.”

Bruner states the machine is capable of positional accuracy of +/- 5 microns, making the machine ideal for high precision applications.

For more information, watch the video above and visit www.omax.com.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.