WaterJet

WARNING: When using a WaterJet, ensure that Auto Spindle Start is disabled in the F1 / Main Spindle Settings screen.

 


Tool 114

To change to WaterJet, issue a T114 M06 command in MDI. This command should also be included in your G-code file to ensure the correct screen is selected when the program runs.

 

The X, Y, and Z offsets relative to another head can be entered in the Multi-Head Settings page.

 

 

M03 starts the WaterJet.


M05 stops the WaterJet.

 

There are no additional G-code commands associated with the WaterJet. The mode of operation is selected using the on-screen mode buttons. and

 


Multi-Head Settings

 

 

 


F2 Screen

 

 

 


Cutting Modes

Cutting modes are selected manually from the F2 screen using the mode selection buttons. and

 

 

WaterJet provides three cutting modes:

 

  • Water Only

  • Abrasive Cutting

  • Abrasive Cutting with Low Pressure Piercing

 


Water Only Mode

In this mode, no abrasive is used.  

 


Logic

 

  • Cycle Start to run the G-code file

  • M03

  • WaterJet On/Off output goes High to turn the system on

  • MASSO waits for the WaterJet Cut Sense input to change to High

  • Machine motion and cutting follow the G-code file

  • M05

  • WaterJet On/Off output goes Low to turn the system off

  • End

     


Abrasive Cutting Mode

In this mode, cutting is performed using water and abrasive.  

 


Logic

 

  • Cycle Start to run the G-code file

  • M03

  • WaterJet Abrasive On/Off output goes High to enable abrasive

  • MASSO waits for the WaterJet ON Delay time

  • WaterJet On/Off output goes High to start the water jet

  • MASSO waits for the WaterJet Cut Sense input to change to High

  • Machine motion and cutting follow the G-code file

  • M05

  • WaterJet Abrasive On/Off output goes Low to turn off the abrasive

  • WaterJet On/Off output goes Low to stop the water jet

  • End

 


Abrasive Cutting Mode with Low Pressure Piercing

In this mode, cutting is performed using water and abrasive, but the initial piercing is done under low pressure.  

 


Logic

 

  • Cycle Start to run the G-code file

  • M03

  • WaterJet Low Pressure On/Off output goes High to enable low pressure during piercing

  • WaterJet Abrasive On/Off output goes High to enable abrasive

  • MASSO waits for the WaterJet ON Delay time

  • WaterJet On/Off output goes High to start the water jet

  • MASSO waits for the WaterJet Cut Sense input to change to High

  • WaterJet Low Pressure On/Off output goes Low to allow full pressure during cutting

  • Machine motion and cutting follow the G-code file

  • M05

  • WaterJet Abrasive On/Off output goes Low to disable abrasive

  • WaterJet Low Pressure On/Off output goes High to enable high pressure bleed-off

  • MASSO waits for the WaterJet OFF Delay time

  • WaterJet On/Off output goes Low to stop the water jet

  • End

     


On-Screen Buttons

These on-screen buttons display the current status and turn yellow when active.

 

Pressing these buttons toggles the status between On and Off.

 

 

  • WaterJet - on/off

 

  • Waterjet - Abrasive on/off

 

  • Waterjet - Low Pressure on/off

 

  • WaterJet - Pump on/off

 

  • WaterJet - Shield on/off raises and lowers the shield manually as needed

 

  • This places the Waterjet into Abrasive cutting mode

 

  • This enables Low Pressure Piercing mode

 

  • WaterJet - Air On/Off and is available only on the MDI screen

 

  • WaterJet - Tap Water On/Off and is available only on the MDI Screen

 


Inputs

 

 


WaterJet – Cut Sense

Monitors feedback from the cutting valve (Active High).

 

If the Cut Sense input does not change to High within 12 seconds of the WaterJet starting, or if it changes to Low during cutting, a Cut Sense alarm will be triggered and the machine will stop.

 

If this input is not available, leave it unassigned and MASSO will begin cutting immediately after the WaterJet ON Delay timer expires.

 


WaterJet – Head Breakaway

If the cutting head contacts material or becomes loose, this input goes High, stopping the machine and triggering an alarm.

 


WaterJet – Air Pressure Low

Monitors the air pressure. If the input goes High, an alarm is triggered.

 


WaterJet – Water Pressure Low

Monitors the water pressure. If the input goes High, an alarm is triggered.

 


WaterJet – Abrasive Low

Monitors abrasive levels. If the input goes High, an alarm is triggered.

 


WaterJet – Abrasive Metering

Monitors the abrasive metering system. If the input goes High, an alarm is triggered.

 


Outputs

 

 


WaterJet – Pump On/Off

This output turns the main WaterJet pump on or off. It is controlled using the on the F2 screen.

 


WaterJet – On/Off

This output opens the WaterJet cutting valve. It is controlled using the M3 command or the button on the F2 screen.

 


WaterJet – Abrasive On/Off

This output controls the abrasive feed and is active when Abrasive Cutting Mode is selected.

 

It can also be manually toggled using the button on the F2 screen.

 


WaterJet – Low Pressure On/Off

This output controls Low Pressure mode and is active when Low Pressure Piercing Mode is selected.

 

It can also be manually toggled using the button on the F2 screen.

 

This output is used for Low Pressure Piercing and High Pressure Bleed-Off.

 


WaterJet – Tap Water On/Off

This output is used to top up the water tank when required.

 

It is manually controlled using the button on the MDI screen (CTRL + M).

 


WaterJet – Air On/Off

his output controls an air solenoid as required.

 

It is manually controlled using the button on the MDI screen (CTRL + M).

 


Timers

These timers are configured in the WaterJet Multi-Head Settings screen.

 

 


WaterJet ON Delay (ms)

Defines the delay required to allow the machine to configure itself for Low Pressure and Abrasive modes.

 

This value is set in milliseconds.

 


WaterJet OFF Delay (ms)

Defines the delay used at the end of the cutting cycle, allowing time for high pressure bleed-off before turning the WaterJet off.

 

This value is set in milliseconds.

 


Auto Pump OFF (sec)

This timer automatically turns off the pump if cutting does not start before the timer expires.

 

Each time cutting starts, the timer resets and begins counting again once cutting stops.

 

If this timer is set to 0, the pump will not turn off automatically.

 


Offsets

These settings are found on the WaterJet Multi-Head Settings screen.

 

The offsets define the WaterJet head position relative to another head on the machine.

 

If the WaterJet is the only head installed, or if the machine will not be used with multiple heads, these values can be left at 0.