OMAX has announced the introduction of MAXIEM, a new brand of waterjets debuting in June. Manufactured entirely in the United States, this new line of machines integrates proven technologies in a cost-efficient package to provide users with an affordable, highly productive solution.
“Through years of marketing the OMAX line of JetMachining Centers, we recognized the strong demand for a line of basic abrasive waterjet equipment,” comments Dr. John Cheung, CEO of OMAX. “With the new MAXIEM line, we meet this demand, as well as the varying performance needs required by the international community. These varying needs and requirements coupled with the current economic situation make this a most opportune time to introduce this type of machine.”
Due to the differing specifications of MAXIEM machine, the line will not directly compete with OMAX products and is instead intended to broaden the market for abrasive waterjets. The MAXIEM line of machines is ideal for fabrication shops, metal service centers, trade schools, job shops, architectural, sign, stone and gasket shops.
The first MAXIEM waterjet to be released is the 1530MX. Designed for the production of large parts or multiple parts from large stock, the machine productively cuts a wide variety of materials, including metal, plastic, glass, ceramics, stone and composites. The machine’s 50,000 psi pump is available in 20 and 30 horsepower options. All MAXIEM waterjets will feature Intelli-MAX Basic, a control containing the core functionality of OMAX’s critically acclaimed software, as well as the patent-pending X and Y-axis Traction Drive System designed to handle an abrasive environment.
Expected out later this summer will be a smaller MAXIEM machine, with a third model, larger in size than the debut product, being available a few months later.
As an entry-level machine, the MAIXIEM will cost approximately 50% of the full OMAX line machine. The MAXIEM line enables an expanded range of individuals and companies, those that might not have full-time need for waterjet technology in their shop, to purchase an OMAX-backed new machine to learn how it can assist them in their current work requirements.
OMAX will maintain the same sales and distribution channel used for OMAX waterjets to market and sell the new MAXIEM line.
“As waterjet technology has evolved, the precision and accuracy of OMAX machines has moved beyond the point of what some manufacturers require,” says Dr. John Olsen, co-founder and vice president of operations for OMAX. “To meet the needs of that market segment, we have built off OMAX’s R&D to develop the MAXIEM brand, a highly productive, entry-level line of abrasive waterjets. With the hardships manufacturers are facing due to the economy, we felt it was our obligation to make the cost benefits of our waterjet technology available to as broad a base as possible.”
For more information, please visit www.maxiemwaterjets.com.