Waterjet Cutter:
1.
 Cutting Area 40" x 20" (You can only cut through material, it does not do surface machining)
2.
 Materials Allowed

You can cut the following materials on the Waterjet:

Steel (Up to 2" thick)
Aluminum
Glass (Non-tempered glass only. Tempered glass will shatter.)
Stone and Tile
Wood and plywood (Cut above water)
Acrylic and Plastic (Cut above water only if material floats)

Material Resource Web Page
Extensive list of material suppliers for metal, plastic, wood, etc.
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3.
 Tutorials
PDF Tutorials on using the machine:
  Setup and cutting your piece-Start to Finish
  Restarting a cutting job midway through a job
4.
 Access Access will be granted ONLY AFTER students complete an orientation on how to operate the machine. Once you complete this training, you will be granted login access to the waterjet.

This machine is complex to operate and extremely dangerous if used improperly. This procedure is in place to protect your safety and to ensure the safety of the equipment.

Please note: If you violate these policies, your access will be permanently removed and you will be responsible for replacing any damaged components.
5.
 Use Charge

$0.50 cents/minute for every minute you are logged onto the machine.

The machine will keep track of the amount of time you stay logged on. When we do printing billing we will calculate your total minutes logged into the machine and apply the per minute use charge. This charge will be part of your normal printing bill.

Do not give out your user login password or else someone will be able to cut under your account. You account will still be charged.

The use charge covers the following items which get used or wear out during normal cutting:

  Abrasive Material
  Wear and tear on the pump (covers valves, seals, and rings on the pump)
  Replacement of diamond or ruby orifice
  Replacement of mixing tubes (includes accidental breakage of tubes)
  Replacement of cutting bed supports

 
5.
 Access to Machine Access to this machine is during normal shop hours. Those hours are set by the shop and are subject to change at any time. To find out what the hours are, see the shop coordinator.