OMAX Collision Sensing Terrain Follower User Manual
Accessory Specifications
PRECISION ABRASIVE WATERJET ACCESSORIES
Shown on the Motorized Z-Axis
OMAX® Collision Sensing Terrain Follower
The OMAX Collision Sensing Terrain Follower
allows a JetMachining® Center 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
machine’s Z-axis. Changes in a material’s height
are detected and the Z-axis automatically makes
CSTF
Standard Features
• Linear encoder senses changes
in material height during cutting
operations
• A collision detector protects the nozzle
and related hardware from damage
• Built-in containment guard minimizes
nozzle splash and spray during
machining
• Easy field retrofit to a Motorized Z-Axis
or Tilt-A-Jet®
• Heavy duty liquid-tight electrical fitting
with spring-type strain relief
• O-ring seal bulk-head air fittings
with protective boots
Benefits
• Automatically maintains the correct
nozzle standoff throughout the
cutting process
• Adjusts automatically to uneven
surfaces; reduces need for
additional programming
• Constantly senses necessary height
adjustments when activated, unlike
other contour following products on
the market
• Reduces potential equipment damage
from nozzle collisions
• Simple setup and operation
• No special programming required
• No requirement to map the elevation
of your material—simply move the
nozzle to where you want to begin
cutting and push start
• Electrical connections armored
for durability
• Robust sealing to withstand the
abrasive waterjet environment
• No matter where you are located
in the world, you’ll receive effective
technical support to ensure your CSTF
is operating at its highest levels. With
hundreds of active units in the field,
our technicians are strategically
located to meet customer needs.
the required height adjustments, maintaining
the necessary cutting standoff (typically within
± 0.020”). A collision detector pauses jet motion
if obstructions are in the path of the nozzle.
CSTF
The OMAX Technology
Guarantee entitles you, as
the original owner, to free
OMAX software upgrades
for the life of the machine.
OMAX Collision Sensing Terrain Follower
Shown on the Tilt-A-Jet
Best Applications
• Great for large sheets of nested parts
• Great for materials that stress relieve while cutting
• Ideal for cutting large parts on uneven or warped sheets
• Assists in cutting hard, smooth, or non-cosmetic surfaces
Requirements
• Microsoft Windows
Contact OMAX Customer Service
for information if you are running DOS
• Motorized Z-Axis or Tilt-A-Jet
• OMAX Software version 11 or greater
May experience reduction in travel with
OMAX Models 55100, 5555, 2652, and
2626. Contact OMAX for more information.
®
About OMAX
OMAX has the industry leading patented
abrasivejet controller with a built-in expert
system. Our exclusive “Compute FirstMove Later” motion control system
automates most programming and tool
setup work, virtually eliminating the need
for extensive operator training. Plus,
with free OMAX Intelli-MAX® Software
upgrades for the life of the machine and
our ongoing commitment to advance the
efficiency of our technology and software,
OMAX saves you time and money.
For information on what other OMAX
products and accessories can do for you,
call us today at 800-838-0343 or visit
our website at www.omax.com.
Improvements
• Offers a more robust sensing mechanism
• Equipped with more stable sensor mounting
• Auto-disables during machine shutdown
• Foot is more rigid and easily removed without tools
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
OMAX Corporation
21409 72nd Ave South, Kent, WA 98032
253-872-2300 tel 253-872-6190 fax
1-800-838-0343 toll-free
WWW.OMAX.COM website
Printed in the U.S.A © October 2010 All rights reserved. S-0030
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