00 - Wazer Introduction

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

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