Waterjet Terrain Follower

摘要

An accessory designed to automatically and accurately cut parts from materials with irregular or warped surfaces, without the need for special programming, the Terrain Follower attaches directly to the motorized Z-axis of JetMachining Centers manufactured by Omax Corp. (Kent, WA). It detects changes in a material's height, allowing the waterjet's nozzle to automatically make required height adjustments and accurately maintain the required cutting standoff distance of 0.06" (1.5 mm) without reducing Z-axis travel. The accessory's ability to adjust to uneven surfaces also eliminates the need for additional programming.