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21 21  (1.7 L/min)
22 22  \\(at 4,000 psi)
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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.
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26 -== ==
27 27  
28 28  = About the Waterjet =
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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.--
28 +[[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. 
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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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83 83  [[image:1772478775055-319.png||height="264" width="550"]]
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85 -== Cutting Path Adjustments ==
83 +== Cutting Path Adjustments ==
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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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102 102  == Tabs and Leads ==
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110 110  [[image:1773683891726-308.png||height="257" width="534"]]
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109 +== Cut ==
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111 +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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113 +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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112 112  = Machine Setup =
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114 114  == Turning Machine On ==
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117 117  1. Twist the E-Stop button to where it releases, the screen should begin to turn on.
118 118  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)
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120 -== Setting Up ==
127 +== Setting Up ==
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122 122  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.
123 123  1. Scroll down until the cursor is next to the file you created earlier, and hit OK
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156 156  == ==
157 157  
158 -== Required PPE ==
165 +== Required PPE ==
159 159  
160 160  * Close toed shoes
161 161  * Eye glasses/goggles
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