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FABTECH 2014—So Much to See, So Little Time to See it
Bigger Waterjet Machines
Meet Demand for Large-Scale Production
Among the several exhibitors of waterjet-cutting machines at FABTECH, Omax Corp., Kent, WA, showcased its expanded line of Maxiem JetMachining Centers. Omax introduced three larger machine sizes to meet the large-scale production
needs of OEMs, metal service centers and fabricators. The first five models in the next-generation Maxiem machine lineup, introduced in April 2014, featured pro- ductivity-enhancing features to meet customer demands for cost-efficient yet high- performance waterjet-cutting technology. The lineup now comprises eight mod- els, including the new 2060, 2080 (pictured here) and 3060 JetMachining Centers.
The 2060 and 2080 models cut work to 6 ft.-7 in. wide by 20 ft.-6 in. long, and 27 ft.-2 in. long, respectively. The Model 3060 boasts a wider work envelope, ideal for machining a wide range of materials and thicknesses, from metals and com- posites to glass and plastics. This machine features Y-axis cutting travel of 10 ft.- 2 in. and X-axis cutting travel of 20 ft.-6 in.
These JetMachining Centers also feature the Intelli-Trax linear drive system that
uses brushless servo motors, integrat- ed servo drives and precision linear encoders to provide constant and con- tinuous feedback on cutting-head position. www.omax.com
Compact Power Source Meets Output Requirements Ranging from Power-Intensive to Precise
On the value-added front, metal- formers were able to find plenty of new-technology offerings among the numerous welding-equipment dis- plays, including that of Miller Electric. Designed specifically to withstand harsh environments, Miller’s Dimen- sion 650 multiprocess
welding power
supply pro-
vides power-
intensive out-
put for heavy
welding and
carbon-arc
gouging, as
well as preci-
sion arc char-
acteristics
designed for thin
sheetmetal welding.
This compact and energy-efficient machine features a tough, corrosion- resistant, all-aluminum case.
The reduced size and weight of the Dimension 650 when compared to the legacy Dimension 652—3.5 times lighter and a 40-percent smaller foot- print—makes it easier to handle while still providing the welding perform- ance of a larger machine.
In gouging mode, the machine pro- vides 800 A of usable power, and 650 A at 100-percent-duty cycle.
www.millerwelds.com
Lightweight, Inverter-Based Power Source
Esab Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, SC, introduced the Aristo Mig 4004i Pulse power source to its family of welding equipment. The lightweight, multiprocess unit powers gas-metal- arc welding (GMAW) and pulsed GMAW, as well as gas-tungsten-arc
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