OMAX recently introduced its new A-Jet™, short for articulated jet. The A-Jet cuts accurate beveled edges at angles determined by the machine operator or by the part program, and is capable of a positioning accuracy of ± 0.09 degrees (± 6 arc minutes), making the accessory the most accurate articulated cutting jet of its kind in the industry.
Kent, WA - OMAX recently introduced its new A-Jet™, short for articulated jet. The A-Jet cuts accurate beveled edges at angles determined by the machine operator or by the part program, and is capable of a positioning accuracy of ± 0.09 degrees (± 6 arc minutes), making the accessory the most accurate articulated cutting jet of its kind in the industry.
The A-Jet features a compact design for operation in tight cutting areas, as well as water, abrasive, and electrical lines that go through hollow harmonic actuators to provide a neat package without external lines. The actuators are located well above the work surface to allow underwater cutting.
Programming for the A-Jet is largely automatic. Using OMAX's proprietary Intelli-MAX® software, operators are able to choose the angle for part edges that require beveling, with cornering then handled automatically by the machine controller - a feature not readily available in CNC programming software. Operators also have a choice of piercing vertically to minimize splashing.
The A-Jet adds two motion axes that allow tilting the nozzle over a range of 0° to 60° from the vertical position. The new component can be used to easily produce beveled edges or cut countersunk holes. The A-Jet can also cut parts with complex geometries. The accessory features a fixed focal point design, where the XYZ axes need not be moved as the head tilts.
With its additional axes of motion, the A-Jet allows production of beveled edges in preparation for welding operations. Through use of this accessory, many secondary machining and grinding operations can be eliminated.
Another significant aspect of the A-Jet is its large bore plumbing, which features 3/8 inch tubing with minimal pressure loss that allows for the use of high horsepower at the cutting nozzle. The A-Jet is supplied with the MAXJET®5i, a long-life diamond integrated nozzle.