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# A window will popup showing the tool path. Zoom in closer to your part and inspect where the tool path is. The program will display cuts as a thick red line. Make sure that these projected cut lines are on the proper side of the line that you specified. If all looks well, hit "save" on the bottom, left of your screen.
 
# A window will popup showing the tool path. Zoom in closer to your part and inspect where the tool path is. The program will display cuts as a thick red line. Make sure that these projected cut lines are on the proper side of the line that you specified. If all looks well, hit "save" on the bottom, left of your screen.
 
'''Waterjet Operation :'''
 
'''Waterjet Operation :'''
# Open the water valve located on the wall behind the waterjet. It will be open when the handle is parallel to the water pipe.  
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# Open the water valve located on the wall behind the waterjet. It will be open when the handle is parallel to the water pipe. Be sure to only turn in on BEFORE powering the machine.  
 
# Check the pressure gauge to verify that the water pressure is 40 psi or greater.
 
# Check the pressure gauge to verify that the water pressure is 40 psi or greater.
 
# Fill the tank to the top of the metal ribs with the water hose on the right side of the machine.  
 
# Fill the tank to the top of the metal ribs with the water hose on the right side of the machine.  
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# Remove the material and clamps from the work area.  
 
# Remove the material and clamps from the work area.  
 
# Remove the abrasive feed tube from the nozzle.
 
# Remove the abrasive feed tube from the nozzle.
# Position the nozzle between two of the metal ribs and run a nozzle test to clear any remaining abrasive from the nozzle and prevent future clogging  
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# Position the nozzle between two of the metal ribs and run a nozzle test to clear any remaining abrasive from the nozzle and prevent future clogging. Also known as purging the nozzle of garnet.
 
# Bring the nozzle back to its home position.  
 
# Bring the nozzle back to its home position.  
 
# Close MAKE.
 
# Close MAKE.
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