WaterJet ProtoMAX

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Best Part Cutting Practices

• Stay in the area.
• Watch the part being machined.
• The white cross on the MAKE preview window will move to reflect the current position of the nozzle on the part.
• If the machine must be paused for any reason, click Pause in MAKE while the part is cutting.
  • The Space bar will also pause the machine.
  • CAUTION
    • If the software is locked up or frozen, clicking Pause or pressing the Space bar may not pause the machine. In this case, you must lift the lid to stop the machine.
  • If you need to stop the machine during the Homing procedure, press the Space bar or the Esc key. Lifting the lid will NOT stop the machine in this case.
  • Everything you need to know about pausing the machine can be found here.
• Monitor the abrasive level and add as needed.

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Keypad Shortcuts

• Num Lock on — Bump Mode
  • With the Num Lock key on, press the slash (/) key to enter Step mode. In Step mode, you move the nozzle one motor step at a time, the smallest possible distance you can move the nozzle.
  • With the Num Lock key on, press the asterisk (*) key to enter Bump mode. Bump mode moves the nozzle by a small amount, 0.125 inches (3.175 mm). Use the keys on the numeric keypad to move the nozzle—the numbers above the letters on the regular typewriter keyboard won't move the nozzle.
• Num Lock off — Jog Mode
  • 2 — Down
  • 4 — Left
  • 6 — Right
  • 8 — Up
• Additional movement options can be found here.

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Cutting Process

Pre-machining Checklist
Prior to begin cutting the part, follow this pre-machining checklist to ensure everything has been properly prepared to obtain a safe and problem free cut.

• Startup Checklist complete?
• Ear protection on?
• Eye protection on?
• Anyone or anything near the nozzle that could be hit when the nozzle moves?
• Is there enough abrasive available to cut the part?
• Is the nozzle positioned at the start of the path?
• Verify that the abrasive hose is attached.
• Fill tank with water using spray hose until water is 1/4 in. above material surface
• Adjust water drain level to maintain desired level.
• Lower the splash guard until bottom of guard is even with mixing tube tip.
• Lower ProtoMAX lid.

Begin Machining the Part
Left-clicking the Start button will activate the cutting head and start the machining process

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WaterJet Safety Precautions

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WaterJet Safety Test

After reading the WaterJet Safety document and the other related material on this page, click here to take the ProtoMAX WaterJet Safety test.


Notes:

• The test results and password will be send to your email account.
• This safety test will have to be renewed on an annual basis.
• It is a honor code violation to give out the password you received upon passing the WaterJet Safety test.
• You must sign out of the computer once you are done.
• The password will be changed every couple months.
• If you need a new Password, please click here, you need to be current on the ProtoMAX WaterJet Safety test to receive a new password.

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ProtoMAX LAYOUT Software Installation and Training Materials

• Please click here to download and to view training information for the LAYOUT Software.
• Using the LAYOUT Software.

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ProtoMAX Operation Information

• Please click here to view the ProtoMAX operation information.
• Using the MAKE Software.

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ProtoMAX Operation Videos

• Please click here to view ProtoMAX operational videos.

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ProtoMAX Tutorial

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