Table of Contents
Introduction
Hazards & Emergency Protocols
Saving your File as a DXF in Solidworks
Key Info
Machine: ProtoMAX by OMAX
Bed Size: 20” x 15”
Working Area: 12” x 12”
Location: IGEN Shop
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Introduction
The ProtoMAX waterjet takes a DXF file to cut flat parts out of material up to .5” thick using a garnet sand abrasive and high pressure water. Any material can be cut except tempered glass. This document will help you understand how to properly and safely operate this machine.
Hazards & Emergency Protocol
- Always wear safety glasses
- You may be handling heavy materials, use proper lifting technique or ask for help when needed
- Be cautious when closing the lid to avoid injuries to fingers
- Ensure stock is securely mounted before starting a procedure
- Check for leaks, all high pressure leakages must be immediately repaired.
- High pressure water penetrates into all parts of human body without exception and can injure or kill. Keep lid closed and body parts away from the cutter when it is operating
In an Emergency:
- Call 9-1-1
- Call Campus Security 604-822-2222
- Call Zach Huser 778-316-3601 or Katie Law 778-968-2770
Saving Your File as a DXF in Solidworks
- Go to File → Save As. Then save the file as a DXF.
- Solidworks will then ask for your DXF output. If you have made your part in sheet metal, you will not need to worry about this. If you have not, you will need to select the face of your part you want cut. Remember the waterjet can only cut in two dimensions.
- Solidworks will bring up a popup menu. In this tab you can remove any entities you do not want cut.
- Press save, and your DXF file is ready to be put into the OMAX Layout software.