WAZER
A basic understanding of WAZER’s work flow and design will make it
easier to follow the rest of this User Manual.
WAZER is an entirely new waterjet cutting system; please review this section even if you are
familiar with other waterjet systems.
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WAZER Work flow
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Main Components
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How it Works
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Systems Dissection
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Specifications
WAZER Workflow
Here are the basic steps for cutting on WAZER:
1.
Design a part to cut on WAZER.
Once the Design is complete, export a .dxf or .svg file of the
2D part (or multiple parts to be cut from a single sheet)
2.
Import the file(s) into Wam (WAZER’s software).
Now you will prepare to cut your part in a
Material; you’ll specify the Material, thickness, and desired Cut Quality.
3.
Use Wam to turn your Design into instructions that WAZER understands.
Just transfer this
Cut File onto an SD Card and plug it into WAZER. You’ll use the Control Panel on WAZER to
select this file for cutting.
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DESIGN
Use any design software
to create a .dxf or .svg
(i.e. Solidworks, Adobe
Illustrator, etc.)
Wam
Use WAZER’s Wam
software to create Cut
Files
WAZER CUT
Cut your Design with
WAZER
WAZER Components
WAZER has two main components:
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The Main Unit
, which contains the Cut Bed and Control Panel.
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The Pump Box
, which pressurizes water and provides the energy for cutting.
Once initial setup is performed, the user will primarily interact with the Main Unit to cut Materials
and perform basic maintenance related tasks. The two components are connected to one another
via a High-Pressure Hose and a Signal Cable.
How it works
WAZER combines high-pressure waterjet technology with several electro-mechanical systems to bring
you an all-in-one cutting solution.
The Pump Box pressurizes water that is then routed to Main Unit and expelled through a small orifice,
where it accelerates to a very high velocity. At this point the WAZER introduces Abrasive to the Jet to
create a slurry of water and abrasive. This high-pressure stream of abrasive slurry performs the cutting
in a waterjet system. By controlling where this stream is ejected, WAZER allows you to cut your design
with digital precision.
A Tank below the cut bed catches the slurry after it does its cutting work. A collection system allows
WAZER to separate the slurry back into water and Used Abrasive. The water is expelled out of WAZER,
while the used abrasive is separately collected inside of the machine for later removal.
An on-board Control Box runs the logic behind WAZER. This Control Box is connected to all the input and
output components of WAZER, allowing the machine to operate all the individual systems in harmony.
Additionally, it allows the user to interact with WAZER through an on board Control Panel.
The nature of the water jet stream allows for very accurate cutting in thinner materials and the kerf
shape is still acceptable for most users up to ½” thickness. Beyond that the WAZER may still be capable
of cutting the material but it is important to remember that cut accuracy will diminish as the material
thickness is increased (even at “fine” cut qualities). Given the fact water is involved, absorbent material
such as wood, paper or dry wall are not recommended to be cut in WAZER. Moreover, attempts
to engrave or surface etching material with WAZER will result in damage of machine, this is strictly
prohibited.
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