Waterjet Cutter

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The Water jet Cutter is a machine that uses highly pressurized water with a flow of an abrasive material to perform computer controlled cuts.

The ProtoMax Waterjet Cutter

The current Ace of this machine is Donald Williams.

3 commandments

Stuff about the 3 commandments.

Safety First. The water jet cutter can be a dangerous machine if not used properly.

Reset The Space. Always clean the machine when finished and follow the proper shutdown procedures.

Be Professional. Always be attentive while cutting, and never leave the machine while using it.

Documentation

User manual

Training

Something in here about the FoxTale course that doesn't exist yet. This video contains specific information for using the drill press in the Maker Hub as well as a basic overview of what will be expected in your live demonstration.

Operation Procedures

1. Open the water valve
2. Fill the tank to the top of the metal ribs
3. Power on the computer and plug in the USB
4. Power on the water jet cutter
5. Open MAKE
6. Zero the water jet cutter head
7. Position the nozzle between two of the metal ribs, close the lid, and test the nozzle
8. Open the lid, position the material in the machine, and clamp it down
9. Load the cut file, select the material and enter its thickness
10. Set the origin point for the machine
11. Position the nozzle over the material and adjust the height of the nozzle very carefully making sure the adjustment tool has enough room to wiggle up and down
12. Continue to fill the tank with more water so that there is about 1/8" of water above the surface of the material
13. Execute a dry run making sure that the nozzle will not collide with anything
14. Flip the orange rubber cone down, run the cut, and watch out for:
    1. Cut pieces floating up; pieces of cut material floating up and getting wedged between the nozzle and other material or clamps could cause a catastrophic failure. Pause the cut if you think this may happen.

Water Jet Precautions

Jesus forgives, but 30,000 psi doesn't. So pay attention to these precautions and be safe while operating this machine.

1. NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER turn on the machine without first turning on the water! You could destroy the machine...and your reputation.
2. If you see water squirting out the side of the machine while running a cut, don't touch it! It is the fountain of "Bye Bye Fingers."
3. Wear rubber gloves while dealing with the water in the tank. The water in there is a nasty pool of bacteria and chemicals just waiting to crawl into your open wounds.
4. If you're an idiot and manage to run the water jet while your hand is underneath it, you have the opportunity of going to the ER and taking with you a fancy card that tells the doctors how to treat you so you don't die.