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ProtoMAX Waterjet Cutting Basics

1. The Intelli-MAX® Proto software in LAYOUT creates a machine tool path file from a CAD drawing file.

 

2. Under control of the Intelli-MAX® Proto MAKE software, the cutting nozzle follows the machine tool path using the drawing's X and Y coordinates.

3. The ProtoMAX nozzle receives high-pressure water from the 30,000 psi pump, combines this water with a garnet abrasive, then ejects it out the end of the mixing tube to strike and cut the material being machined:

4. The nozzle cutting speed determines the edge quality of the part. The slower the nozzle cutting speed, the smoother the cut edge; the higher the nozzle cutting speed, the coarser the cut edge.

Waterjet cutting simulation