system. The 55100 is the largest cantilever-style ma- chine that Omax offers. It features a completely sealed and protected ball screw drive system, and is a robust and reliable workhorse for shops using larger stock. The 55100
Omax 120X-2 JetMachining Center at Centerline Ma- chine’s new 4185 m2
facility in Waupaca, WI, allows the custom fab shop to turn complex jobs around quickly.
is equipped with an Omax Maxjet5 Nozzle and a bulk abrasive delivery system. With the DualBRIDGE accessory, the machine offers two independent Y-bridges, each with their own cutting nozzle, to dramatically increase capacity and productivity. Many of Centerline’s defense-related projects include creating parts for the Oshkosh Defense MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) and Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) military vehicles. They require the larger capacity that the Omax 55100 provides. In addition, the DualBRIDGE technology allows Centerline to meet their promise of a quick turnaround. “With the addition of the new 55100, we can meet any cutting needs our custom-
ers have. The flexibility and options we can provide with the machines have brought in new customers and helped expand our work with existing customers,” said Tews. “The new waterjet machine with the DualBRIDGE literally offers double the productiv- ity. With larger jets and the two cutting heads, we can work on two projects at once.” On most projects, the waterjet machines are the first step in the process. Centerline originally planned to use the waterjet machines mainly to cut stock to size before using other machines for more detailed work, but quickly found that the machines were capable of much more. Given the large beds, capacity to cut many types of materials, and ability to perform smooth finish cuts with no distortion, the Omax 55100 has opened up new revenue streams for Centerline. “When customers tour the shop, they always want to stop and watch the Omax machines. People are amazed that a stream of water can cut through metal. And not just that, but cut through surprising depths and do it with real detail. Once cus- tomers understand what the machines are capable of, we often find new projects we can help them with,” said Tews.
“In our business, every minute that a machine is down is money out the window. Also, we do a lot of defense and food-related work for our customers. Many of their projects are time-critical, and we just can’t have machines down and backing up our orders,” said Tews. “We’ve got a really good relationship with our Omax rep and he’s given us the attention and help we need to make sure that customers looking for a JIT partner will keep coming back to us.” ME For more information form Omax Corp., go to www.omax.com, or phone 253-872-2300.