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== OMAX Purchasing ==
 
== OMAX Purchasing ==
 
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Talk to Steve, Nick, or Widagdo about purchasing waterjet stuff.
 
* '''Garnet:''' Garnet abrasive is purchased from [http://www.barton.com Barton Mines].  Call Stephen Podnorszki at (800) 741-7756, ext. 252.  The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 1 ton at a time.
 
* '''Garnet:''' Garnet abrasive is purchased from [http://www.barton.com Barton Mines].  Call Stephen Podnorszki at (800) 741-7756, ext. 252.  The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 1 ton at a time.
 
* '''Clamps:''' The clamps used to hold parts in the basin are called Quick-Grip Bar Clamps/Spreaders.  They can be ordered from [http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/2544/ McMaster] (see last section of link)
 
* '''Clamps:''' The clamps used to hold parts in the basin are called Quick-Grip Bar Clamps/Spreaders.  They can be ordered from [http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/2544/ McMaster] (see last section of link)
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* '''Waterjet Parts:''' Nozzles, mixing disks, jewels, foam muffs, etc. can be ordered directly from [http://www.omax.com OMAX].
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* '''Sacrificial Material:''' Any material will do, so a cheap alloy of aluminum may be your best bet.  Item [http://www.mcmaster.com/#88685k51 88685K51] from McMaster is good, for example.

Revision as of 09:23, 7 August 2009

This page contains information relating to the OMAX waterjet cutter.

Important Safety Reminders

  • DO NOT use the machine unless someone has trained you to use it properly
  • NEVER put your hands near the nozzle if the pre-charge pump is on
  • NEVER put your hands near the slats without wearing cut-resistant gloves

OMAX Lists

  • Training The things you should learn when getting a waterjet lesson
  • Startup A checklist of how to start up the machine and begin cutting

OMAX Purchasing

Talk to Steve, Nick, or Widagdo about purchasing waterjet stuff.

  • Garnet: Garnet abrasive is purchased from Barton Mines. Call Stephen Podnorszki at (800) 741-7756, ext. 252. The cost is roughly 0.25/lb, and we order 1 ton at a time.
  • Clamps: The clamps used to hold parts in the basin are called Quick-Grip Bar Clamps/Spreaders. They can be ordered from McMaster (see last section of link)
  • Waterjet Parts: Nozzles, mixing disks, jewels, foam muffs, etc. can be ordered directly from OMAX.
  • Sacrificial Material: Any material will do, so a cheap alloy of aluminum may be your best bet. Item 88685K51 from McMaster is good, for example.