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15 15  )))|(% style="width:376px" %)(((
16 16  4,600 psi
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19 19  (317 bar)
20 20  )))|(% style="width:307px" %)0.45 GPM
21 -(1.7 L/min)
22 -\\(at 4,000 psi)
20 +(1.7 L/min).  (at 4,000 psi)
23 23  
24 -While CO2 laser cutters can cut a variety of materials, we stock sheets of Acrylic and Birch Plywood in 12x24 inch sizes, and 1/8" and 1/4" thicknesses. Keep in mind these dimensions are nominal, and may not be precisely accurate.
25 25  
26 -== ==
27 27  
28 28  = About the Waterjet =
29 29  
30 -[[Waterjet cutting>>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_jet_cutter]] is the process of using a high pressure jet of water to cut a material.  --laser to vaporize a material, so that the laser beam cuts through the material. When this is combined with a CNC tool head and both power and speed are balanced properly, this process allows the user to create flat parts from sheets of material, using 2D CAD drawings.--
26 +[[Waterjet cutting>>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_jet_cutter]] is the process of using a high pressure jet of water to cut a material. 
31 31  
32 32  The waterjet has a hydraulic power output of 820 W. There are a variety of materials that the waterjet can cut, example of allowed materials include acrylic, agate, aluminum, borosilicate, brass, carbon fiber, ceramic tile, copper, gabbro, fused glass, graphite, granite, HDPE, marble, memory foam, mild steel, neoprene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polyurethane, porcelain tile, silicone, spring steel, stained glass, stainless steel, titanium, and tool steel. Materials that are water soluble or shatter under high pressure are not suitable for waterjet cutting.
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34 -**Advantages: (Needs to be edited still)**
30 +**Advantages:**
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36 -* Laser cutting tool heads never touch the material, leave fairly clean cuts, and are highly accurate and repeatable.
37 -* Laser cutting is far faster than manual cutting of the material, especially with repeated cuts in bulk materials.
38 -* Laser cutting allows for very small and intricate designs, which would be difficult or impossible with traditional cutting tools.
39 -* Laser cutting allows for much more efficient material usage than hand cutting in many cases.
32 +* Waterjet cutting is a cold cutting process, meaning there is no heat-affected zone (HAZ), so the material’s mechanical and microstructural properties remain unchanged.
33 +* It can cut a wide variety of materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, glass, and polymers, making it extremely versatile.
34 +* It allows for thicker material cutting compared to many other methods (including laser cutting).
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41 41  **Disadvantages: (needs to be edited still) **
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43 -* Our CO2 lasers can't cut metals, or materials that reflect/poorly absorb its wavelength at powers below 130W.
44 -* Laser cutters create a fine cutting spot size by focusing the laser through a lens, and as a result, cuts can never be completely perpendicular to the material.
45 -* In most cases, CO2 lasers have difficulty penetrating cleanly through materials greater than 1/4 inch thick.
38 +* Waterjet cutting is generally** **slower than laser cutting, especially for thinner materials.
39 +* There can be a taper (slight angle) in the cut, especially in thicker materials, affecting edge perpendicularity.
46 46  
47 47  = Software and Usage Instructions =
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83 83  [[image:1772478775055-319.png||height="264" width="550"]]
84 84  
85 -== Cutting Path Adjustments ==
79 +== Cutting Path Adjustments ==
86 86  
87 87  Change the cutting path to match the design of your file.
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95 95  **No Cut:** Lines will not be cut
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100 100  
101 101  == Tabs and Leads ==
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105 +== Cut ==
106 +
107 +There are three setting selections for cut quality: Coarse, Medium, and Fine. Cut rate and cut quality have an inverse relationship, a faster Cut leads to lower quality, and better quality requires a slower Cut. The page includes cut details such as rate, time, abrasive use, cut cost, and cut extents.
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109 +This is the final step in file preparation, and file naming and downloading are done at this stage. A virtual cut path simulation will also be available for viewing. 
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110 110  = Machine Setup =
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112 112  == Turning Machine On ==
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115 115  1. Twist the E-Stop button to where it releases, the screen should begin to turn on.
116 116  1. Check that the button on the bottom right of the machine is set to "On" (if screen is still not turning on, consult a staff member)
117 117  
118 -== Setting Up ==
123 +== Setting Up ==
119 119  
120 120  1. On the starting screen there will be two options, "Select Cut File" and "Setup & Maintenance". Press the OK button to Select the Select Cut File option.
121 121  1. Scroll down until the cursor is next to the file you created earlier, and hit OK
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153 153  
154 154  == ==
155 155  
156 -== Required PPE ==
161 +== Required PPE ==
157 157  
158 158  * Close toed shoes
159 159  * Eye glasses/goggles
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