OMAX Maxiem 1515: Difference between revisions

	Waterjet cutter with 5-axis head located in the Morson Engine Room.
Equipment Information
Status	Unknown
Manufacturer	OMAX
Model	Maxiem 1515
Working Area	1200 mm x 1200 mm
Maker Space Information
Training Required	Yes
Training Information	Here
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Latest revision as of 12:50, 2 December 2024

This is a restricted use machine.
You must be specifically trained before using this equipment. Review the self-directed learning information on this page and book in for in-person training with a member of technical staff.

Missing Safety Information
This machine or process is currently missing safety information. Please make sure you check the risk assessments and datasheets in person - ask a member of technical staff if you are unsure.

This placeholder article needs more information adding to it. More details are coming soon, if you can please ask the technical staff for a wiki account and help out.

The waterjet cutter is unique in that it can cut almost any material - including but not limited to aluminium, steel, ceramics, glass, rockwool, and composites! Pretty much the only thing it can't cut is toughened, or tempered, glass.

Mains water is pressurised up to 45,000 PSI (~3000 bar) and then mixed with an abrasive garnet. This mixture "sands" its way through the workpiece in the pattern you have defined. There is an amount of taper evident in thicker materials as the jet of water spreads out into a cone but this can be compensated for by tilting the 5-axis head.

The maximum cutting area of the machine is 1200 mm x 1200 mm, but it's best to keep sheet material under a metre square to ease handling. Maximum thickness varies depending on the material and the accuracy requirements but we've easily cut three inch thick mild steel.

Training

It takes around three hours to learn the basics of using this machine - safety, turning it on, importing files, cutting parts, shutdown, etc.

To book training on this machine please complete the training request form.

It helps if you have something you want to cut, but we can provide files if needed.

Spare Parts & Consumables

Spare parts are bought from Aquajet in Chorley.

Nozzle/Head Parts

307651-030 - Roctec 500 Fusible Mixing Tubes A-Jet 0.030" ~£200 ea.
307525 - A-Jet Last Chance Filter with o-ring assembly ~£360 ea.

Water filters

202532P - Filter Cartridge, Fine, 0.45 Micron - Pump mounted water filter
202533P - Pre-filter Catrdige, 1.0 Micron - Pump mounted water filter

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 Mains water is pressurised up to 45,000 PSI (~3000 bar) and then mixed with an abrasive garnet. This mixture "sands" its way through the workpiece in the pattern you have defined. There is an amount of taper evident in thicker materials as the jet of water spreads out into a cone but this can be compensated for by tilting the 5-axis head.
-== Cutting area ==
 The maximum cutting area of the machine is 1200 mm x 1200 mm, but it's best to keep sheet material under a metre square to ease handling. Maximum thickness varies depending on the material and the accuracy requirements but we've easily cut three inch thick mild steel.
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 It takes around three hours to learn the basics of using this machine - safety, turning it on, importing files, cutting parts, shutdown, etc.
-To book training on this machine please complete the training request form.
+To book training on this machine please complete the [https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QCm1Zbb0vUGDPTAz7Lz24dQpHvOmCP1NlW433yS4JNxUM0M5RklKT0U0REpSMEZWSjVURlUwME5EUCQlQCN0PWcu training request form].
+It helps if you have something you want to cut, but we can provide files if needed.
+== Usage Information ==
+=== [[Power Up and Power Down (OMAX Maxiem 1515)]] ===
+There is a specific method of starting the machine up and shutting it down again at the end. If you don't do certain steps, or perform them in the wrong order you'll create problems for yourself.
+=== [[Setting the Z-height (OMAX Maxiem 1515)|Setting the Z-height]] ===
+The machine has no idea of where the top surface of the material is, so you need to tell it. This is an important step when setting up a job, and you should do it as soon as you load the material into the machine.
+=== [[Programming a part from a DXF (OMAX Maxiem 1515)|Programming a part from a DXF using OMAX Layout]] ===
+OMAX Layout can be obtuse at first glance - use this guide to set up files for cutting.
+=== [[Bulk Abrasive Hopper (OMAX Maxiem 1515)|Loading Abrasive Garnet]] ===
+The machine consumes a lot of abrasive garnet while cutting. You may find you run low on garnet during your cutting - ask a member of staff to help you re-stock the bulk abrasive hopper.
+=== [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLSnNZxu_qmvTBSCCKFPHWToLucbfR9HL Helpful YouTube videos] ===
+We've created a number of YouTube videos explaining how to use the OMAX Layout software. Check them out in this playlist, and let us know if there is something you would like to be added.
+=== [[Troubleshooting (OMAX Maxiem 1515)|Troubleshooting]] ===
+A few issues crop up repeatedly. If you're having trouble with the router check this page to see if it's something we've come across before.
+== Spare Parts & Consumables ==
+Spare parts are bought from [https://www.aquajet.co.uk/ Aquajet in Chorley].
+=== Nozzle/Head Parts ===
+* 307651-030 - Roctec 500 Fusible Mixing Tubes A-Jet 0.030"  ~£200 ea.
+* 307525 - A-Jet Last Chance Filter with o-ring assembly ~£360 ea.
+=== Water filters ===
+* 202532P - Filter Cartridge, Fine, 0.45 Micron - Pump mounted water filter
+* 202533P - Pre-filter Catrdige, 1.0 Micron - Pump mounted water filter