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by Eric Ducret Whitescarver

    • The Wazer is a desktop waterjet capable of cutting through 0.25” mild steel, 0.5” aluminum, and 0.188” stainless steel, among many other materials

    • The main components are the cutter and pump box

    • It uses high pressure water with an abrasive to cut through almost any material

  1. Wazer power switch (under the right side of the machine)
    • Wazer power switch (under the right side of the machine)

    • The pump does not have a power switch and is controlled by the cutter through a data cable

    • Interface and SD card slot

    • Pump pressure gauge (left side of the pump, in the cabinet)

    • Garnet hoppers

    • E-stop

  2. Cutting bed Used garnet bins (can be accessed by simply lifting the panel that covers them
    • Cutting bed

    • Used garnet bins (can be accessed by simply lifting the panel that covers them

    • Cutting head

    • If you want to know approximately how long your part will take to cut, you can either use the WAM software (explained in another guide) or use the cut time calculator

    • Cut time calculator (also at the bottom of the wiki)

    • This uses the approximate length of your cut, along with the material and number of pierces to guess the total cut time

    • If at any point you cannot get the machine to act in a predictable way or have any questions, please inform the employee on shift

    • There are also many troubleshooting guides located at the Wazer support page or by googling the specific problem you are having

    • You can also check the manual, attached to the wiki or in the cabinet across from the Wazer

    • Your material might not be best suited to the waterjet

    • If your material is too thick, Terrapin Works has a more powerful waterjet that you can submit an order for at ter.ps/papercut

    • Additionally, the Epilog laser might be a better option for certain materials like acrylic since it has a much smaller kerf and cuts more quickly. The laser can also engrave materials, something a waterjet cannot do

    • NEVER open the shroud while the waterjet is running

    • Ensure the area around the waterjet and pump are dry. This makes it easier to see if any leaks are forming

    • Always wear the proper PPE when operating the machine

    • Hair tied up, long pants, closed-toed shoes

    • NEVER leave the waterjet unattended

    • Great! Now that you have had an introduction to the Wazer, you can start prepping your first cut

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