The waterjet cutting machine is in BIDC 103 - Manufacturing
Cut just about any sheet material – from wood to titanium – to your specifications. There are just a few limitations on the types of material you can use, so make sure you review all information carefully!
Basic rules for the Waterjet Machine
- A Peer Mentor must be present during the setup of the waterjet. Incorrect setup may damage the machine or lead to poor cutting.
- It helps to have extra material on the sides to clamp the stock. An inch of additional material on all sides is acceptable.
- Waterjet cutting can be a wet and dusty process - be prepared with appropriate clothing.
- Do not tamper with any settings on the waterjet, or you will be asked to leave.
- You must dry the nearby floor using mops, clean and dry the clamps and the machine and take out any remaining material once your job is done.
- Set up on the waterjet may take longer than actually cutting the part so factor that in while estimating the time required for your job.
- Ask questions if you need help.
Equipment
Flow MACH 2 2020c
- Cut speed of upto 20 m/min
- Linear Straightness accuracy 0.07 mm/m
- Repeatability 0.05 mm
- X axis travel 6.5 feet, Y axis travel 6.5 feet and Z axis travel 6 inch
- Can cut almost all soft and hard materials ranging from wood to Titanium as long as it is in the form of a sheet
- Consult with TA for cutting metal parts thicker than 1.5 inch or for cutting special metals/alloys which are very hard. A test cut is recommended in such cases.
Materials that can't be cut on Waterjet
- Toxic materials e.g. lead - our waterjet dumps excess water into the environment
- Unknown materials - see above
- Tempered Glass
- Diamond
Waterjet requires CAM on our Fusion team. Please follow the playlist below to start your CAM.