Omax ProtoMax, Operation Manual

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The catcher tank stores the water from the cutting nozzle and provides a settling
tank for the spent garnet abrasive and cut away material. The catcher tank bottom is
shielded to prevent cutting through when operating the machine.
NOTICE
Do not add chemicals to the catcher tank water. Damage to the catcher tank and
other components may occur.
Figure 214
[1] Catcher tank
Tank Drain
The adjustable tank drain helps maintain optimal water level by allowing excess
water to drain from the catcher tank during cutting operations. The drain has a
flexible tube to adjust the water level as needed and allows cutting underwater. The
tank overflow allows excess water to exit through the drain port and drain hose to
prevent overfilling.
Figure 215
[1] Adjustable tank drain [2] Tank overflow drain [3] Tank drain hose
Material Holding System
The material holding system fixtures (secures) materials while machining a part.
Fixturing prevents the material from moving, vibrating, floating, tipping, or falling
into the tank. The abrasive jet stream is very powerful. The force exerted from the
abrasive waterjet stream into the tank can move or float the material during the