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You'll need to register for access to the Omax site at
===REGISTER WITH OMAX===
  https://auth.omax.com/user/register
To get access to the necessary software and training videos, you'll need to register for access to the Omax site at
and create a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.
  https://authsupport.omax.com/user/register
You'll be asked for two serial numbers for our machine:


You'll be asked for two serial numbers for our machine:
* Table serial number:  S15085019
Table serial number:  S15085019
* Pump serial number:  P210008
Pump serial number:  P210008
* and a zip code:  70118
and a zip code:  70118


Select "Create Account" and provide your tulane.edu address and a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.
Select "Create Account" and provide your tulane.edu address and a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.
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You'll receive an e-mail requesting confirmation; open it and "activate" your account.   
You'll receive an e-mail requesting confirmation; open it and "activate" your account.   


If you have trouble gaining access (I did), send a note to andrew.steinhebel@omax.com
If you have trouble gaining access, send a note to andrew.steinhebel@omax.com


SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: WINDOWS 10 ONLY
===INSTALL THE OMAX SOFTWARE===
Once you can login to the Omax site with your new account, go to
In order to design the part you'll make during hands-on training, you'll need some software on your computer.  It runs only on Windows 10.  Once you can login to the Omax site with your new account, go to
https://resource-downloads.omax.com/Software
https://resource-downloads.omax.com/Software
and login again. You'll get a page that lets you download the Omax software, calle IntelliMAX.   
and login again. You'll get a page that lets you download the Omax software, called IntelliMAX.   


On the pull-down,
On the pull-down,
select Intelli-MAX
 
then GlobalMAX
* select Intelli-MAX
then Windows 10 (it's the only choice)
* then GlobalMAX
then Released
* then Windows 10 (it's the only choice)
and finally English
* then Released
* and finally English.


You should see a download arrow that looks like an arrow pointing down from a cloud.   
You should see a download arrow that looks like an arrow pointing down from a cloud.   
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Accept the license and the default installation directory.
Accept the license and the default installation directory.


After a  restart, there will be a desktop icon for Omax MAKE.  Launch it and follow the instructions [[File:Registering_IntelliMAX_Software_Online-1.pdf here]]
After a  restart, there will be a desktop icon for Omax MAKE.  Launch it and follow these instructions: 
  These instructions are a bit out of date; registration is done completely online rather than with the phone call referenced in  the handout.
[[File:Registering_IntelliMAX_Software_Online-1.pdf]]
(They are a bit out of date; registration is done completely online rather than with the phone call referenced in  the handout.)
 
===WATCH THE TRAINING VIDEOS AND TAKE A QUIZ===
You're ready to start.  Go to
https://elearning.omax.com/course/view.php?id=39
and watch the following videos to learn about the water jet machining process:
 
*    Introduction to the MAXIEM JetMachining Center
*    The Steps Involved in Making Parts
*    Introduction to Intelli-MAX LAYOUT
*    Step 1: Create a Drawing File
*    Step 2: Assign Machining Qualities
*    Step 3: Clean the Drawing
*    Step 4: Add Path Elements to the Drawing
*    Step 5: Create a Machine Tool Path File
*    Introduction to Intelli-MAX MAKE
*    Operator Safety
*    Step 6: Start Up the Machine (MAXIEM Gen 2)
*    Step 7: Configure Machine Settings
*    Step 8: Open and Configure a Kerf Check File
*    Step 9: Load and Clamp the Material
*    Step 10: Cut the Kerf Check Part
 
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To complete this section, use LAYOUT to design a part, including a tab, like on the right. Note that you can also import .dxf and .svg files into LAYOUT so your experience with Fusion360 and Inkscape will help you a lot.   
[[File:Hexagon1.png|310px|thumb|right|The hexagon is 3" on each side, and the lead-ins, lead-outs, and tabs are removed to simplify the drawing.]]
Save your .dxf file on a USB drive.
 
===HANDS ON TRAINING===
Contact a training Fab Tech to schedule an appointment. A list of approved Fab Techs is available in the MakerSpace.
 
Bring your designed part, stored in .dxf format, on a USB drive. Your instructor will guide you through these steps on our GlobalMax water jet cutter. The goal of the hands-on training is to ensure that there's no injury to people, no damage to the machine, and successful completion of a widget.


TRAINING VIDEOS: MAC AND WINDOWS
* Safety topics and orange card
You're ready to start.  There are a dozen good videos at
* Materials that we use, and what we have on hand
https://elearning.omax.com/course/view.php?id=39
* Turn-on sequence (warm water flush)
* How to clamp
* How to load garnet
* How to clear the garnet tube
* Set the z-axis standoff height in AT LEAST two locations
* “Home” the machine and do a dry run of the cutting path
* Importance of “pause” button
* How to recover from a fault (reset) initiated by your trainer
* Make the part
* Record hours, water pressures on log page
* Shut-down sequence.


Skip the "before you begin" video -- it's just about downloading the software.  Watch them, and try your own designs with the LAYOUT software.  Note that you can import .dxf and .svg files into LAYOUT so your experience with Fusion360 and Inkscape will help you a lot.
Your trainer will give you access to the water jet cutter through your RFID card.

Latest revision as of 18:51, 5 March 2024

REGISTER WITH OMAX

To get access to the necessary software and training videos, you'll need to register for access to the Omax site at 

https://authsupport.omax.com/user/register

You'll be asked for two serial numbers for our machine:

  • Table serial number: S15085019
  • Pump serial number: P210008
  • and a zip code: 70118

Select "Create Account" and provide your tulane.edu address and a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.

You'll receive an e-mail requesting confirmation; open it and "activate" your account.

If you have trouble gaining access, send a note to andrew.steinhebel@omax.com

INSTALL THE OMAX SOFTWARE

In order to design the part you'll make during hands-on training, you'll need some software on your computer. It runs only on Windows 10. Once you can login to the Omax site with your new account, go to 

https://resource-downloads.omax.com/Software

and login again. You'll get a page that lets you download the Omax software, called IntelliMAX.

On the pull-down,

  • select Intelli-MAX
  • then GlobalMAX
  • then Windows 10 (it's the only choice)
  • then Released
  • and finally English.

You should see a download arrow that looks like an arrow pointing down from a cloud. Click on it, and a 482M zip file file will transfer; extract it and see a single ~494M Application in the directory. Double click to install. The usual "Software Installation Wizard" will pop up; click Next, Next and "Configure as an offline / desktop PC" Accept the license and the default installation directory.

After a restart, there will be a desktop icon for Omax MAKE. Launch it and follow these instructions: File:Registering IntelliMAX Software Online-1.pdf (They are a bit out of date; registration is done completely online rather than with the phone call referenced in the handout.)

WATCH THE TRAINING VIDEOS AND TAKE A QUIZ

You're ready to start. Go to 

https://elearning.omax.com/course/view.php?id=39

and watch the following videos to learn about the water jet machining process:

  • Introduction to the MAXIEM JetMachining Center
  • The Steps Involved in Making Parts
  • Introduction to Intelli-MAX LAYOUT
  • Step 1: Create a Drawing File
  • Step 2: Assign Machining Qualities
  • Step 3: Clean the Drawing
  • Step 4: Add Path Elements to the Drawing
  • Step 5: Create a Machine Tool Path File
  • Introduction to Intelli-MAX MAKE
  • Operator Safety
  • Step 6: Start Up the Machine (MAXIEM Gen 2)
  • Step 7: Configure Machine Settings
  • Step 8: Open and Configure a Kerf Check File
  • Step 9: Load and Clamp the Material
  • Step 10: Cut the Kerf Check Part


To complete this section, use LAYOUT to design a part, including a tab, like on the right. Note that you can also import .dxf and .svg files into LAYOUT so your experience with Fusion360 and Inkscape will help you a lot.

The hexagon is 3" on each side, and the lead-ins, lead-outs, and tabs are removed to simplify the drawing.

Save your .dxf file on a USB drive.

HANDS ON TRAINING

Contact a training Fab Tech to schedule an appointment. A list of approved Fab Techs is available in the MakerSpace.

Bring your designed part, stored in .dxf format, on a USB drive. Your instructor will guide you through these steps on our GlobalMax water jet cutter. The goal of the hands-on training is to ensure that there's no injury to people, no damage to the machine, and successful completion of a widget.

  • Safety topics and orange card
  • Materials that we use, and what we have on hand
  • Turn-on sequence (warm water flush)
  • How to clamp
  • How to load garnet
  • How to clear the garnet tube
  • Set the z-axis standoff height in AT LEAST two locations
  • “Home” the machine and do a dry run of the cutting path
  • Importance of “pause” button
  • How to recover from a fault (reset) initiated by your trainer
  • Make the part
  • Record hours, water pressures on log page
  • Shut-down sequence.

Your trainer will give you access to the water jet cutter through your RFID card.

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