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Tilt-A-Jet

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SKU OTAJ

Category Multi-Axis Cutting

Features

The Tilt-A-Jet represents the latest OMAX innovation in the continuing search for more accurate abrasive waterjet machining. The Tilt-A-Jet lets the OMAX JetMachining Centre achieve virtually zero taper with most materials. The Tilt-A-Jet can position the nozzle at an angle calculated by the software to exactly offset the taper from the abrasive jet. Taper doesn't disappear-it just gets moved to the scrap part of the material, leaving your part with exactly square edges.

What is Taper?

Taper is the inherent difference in the width of the cut from top to bottom found in all abrasive waterjets. There are several types of taper found in cutting. The V-shaped taper is the most common, where the top of the cut is wider than the bottom. Reverse taper is often found in soft materials, where the bottom is eroded more than the top. In very thick materials, barrel taper can occur where the middle is wider than both the top or the bottom. Many factors affect taper, including material type and thickness, abrasive size, distance of nozzle from the material, and the speed of cutting. Some materials can even exhibit multiple forms of taper in the same edge, such as simultaneous reverse and barrel taper.

OMAX Benefits

Easily make interlocking pieces, dovetail fittings, and lead ins without taper to reduce secondary machining.
Tilting point positioned at material surface to reduce X-Y motion.
Easy to use, with no special programming required.
Continuously adjusts at thousands of points per inch along path.
Can be used on OMAX machines from the 2626 to the 160X.
Automatic re-squaring feature ensures nozzle is square to the table.
Ability to change angles quickly, further enhancing cutting speed.
Compatible with Precision Optical Locator and Rotary Axis.
Faster cutting of high precision taper free parts with no need to slow down to eliminate taper.
Servo-controlled programmable precision Z-Axis with 6"of travel.
Faster cutting due to "tilt forward" capability.
Advanced servo design results in virtually zero backlash.
Programmable manual tilt up to �9� for the maximum tilt angle.
Automatic taper elimination without any programming.