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22 22  == ==
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24 -= About the Waterjet =
24 +== About the Waterjet ==
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26 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.  --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.--
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55 55  Files uploaded must be in .dxf or .svg file types. Multiple files can be added at once using the "+" and "-" buttons.
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57 -[[image:1772478564567-669.png||height="269" width="557"]]
57 +== Scale and Positioning ==
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59 -== Setting Scale and Positioning ==
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61 61  The following metrics can be adjusted within WazerCam:
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63 63  **Rotation:** the angle which the part needs to be rotated to
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65 65  **X & Y positions:** The top left of the screen represents 0, and all movements are positive. The top left of a selected part can be moved to a specified position.
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67 -**Scale:** Scale of parts can be changed by any magnitude
65 +Scale:
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69 -**Height & Width**: Similar to scale, height and width can be changed independently.
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71 -(Be aware of total physical space that the waterjet will occupy on a material, taking into account the width of the cut itself (kerf) )
68 +== OMTech Laser Settings (Long Focal Lens) (needs editing) ==
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73 -[[image:1772478615037-166.png]]
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75 -== Materials Selection ==
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77 -Using the first dropdown menu, select the material category. Using the second dropdown menu, select the specific material you are cutting. If the specific material is not listed, consult an RPS studio staff member. Once category and material type are selected, input the material thickness in either millimeters or inches.
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81 -== Cutting Path Adjustments ==
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83 -Change the cutting path to match the design of your file.
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85 -Outside: Will cut outside the
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87 -= Machine Setup (not done :0 ) =
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89 89  The Long focal length lens in our large-format OMTech laser cutter allows for more efficient cuts in thicker materials. However, this comes at the cost of a slightly large spot size, and thus, less fine engraving abilities.
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91 91  Use the table below to input the correct values for your material. Note that for engraving, the thickness does not matter, because it won't cut all the way through. We also have sample engravings at various settings in the RPS if you would like to change the depth or darkness of the engraving. Keep in mind that the depth and color might not be exact, as they depend highly on laser focus and various other environmental parameters that cannot be controlled.
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