Precision Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Systems
Global Leader OMAX • Official Distribution LUCOHE
Pioneers in high-efficiency direct-drive pumps (>85% electrical efficiency), 4th generation fluid dynamics modeling, and pure cold-cutting with zero Heat-Affected Zone across any engineering material.
OMAX Corporation & Hypertherm Associates
Three decades of cutting-edge innovation, US manufacturing, and global precision engineering
The manufacturer that transformed water into a high-precision machine tool
Founded in 1993 in Kent, Washington (USA) by Dr. John Olsen and Dr. John Cheung, OMAX was the first company in the world to apply computer mathematical modeling to abrasive waterjet cutting.
Today, as a flagship brand of Hypertherm Associates (a 100% associate-owned company), OMAX engineers and manufactures the complete system under one roof: machine beds, pumps, kinematics, cutting heads, and CNC software.
100% Kent, Washington (USA)
Unlike assemblers that purchase third-party generic pumps or CNC controllers, OMAX designs and fabricates every core mechanical and electronic component in its dedicated 20,000 m² facility.
Hypertherm Industrial Power
Backed by the global strength of Hypertherm Associates, ensuring long-term financial stability, ongoing R&D investment, and decades of guaranteed spare parts availability worldwide.
Grupo Lucohe: Official Exclusive Distributor
More than 40 years of industrial engineering excellence across Spain and Portugal
Industrial peace of mind backed by certified technical service
Grupo Lucohe represents OMAX exclusively in the Iberian market, delivering turnkey installations, preventative service, factory-certified operator training, and immediate consumables supply.
With central headquarters and demonstration showroom located in Coslada (Madrid), our engineers ensure direct, responsive, and uninterrupted technical support across all Spanish and Portuguese industrial hubs.
Certified Factory Engineers
Our field technicians are trained directly at OMAX headquarters in Kent (USA), using official diagnostic tools, precision calibration protocols, and genuine OEM maintenance procedures.
Extensive Spares Warehouse
Over €500,000 in permanent stock of genuine OMAX orifices, mixing tubes, dynamic high-pressure seals, and Barton garnet abrasive, ensuring same-day dispatch.
Renishaw Ballbar Dynamic Calibration
Every installation in Spain and Portugal undergoes full circularity and orthogonality certification using Renishaw Ballbar systems, ensuring aerospace-grade accuracy.
Direct-Drive Crankshaft vs. Hydraulic Intensifier
The fundamental thermodynamic comparison: maximum electrical efficiency and zero hydraulic oil
OMAX Crankshaft Direct Drive
The electric motor directly turns a heavy-duty mechanical crankshaft with ceramic plungers, transferring more than 85% of electrical grid power directly to the cutting jet.
- >85% Electrical Efficiency: Minimal energy lost as heat.
- 0 Liters of Hydraulic Oil: Zero oil changes, filters, or leaks.
- Continuous Variable Frequency: Consumes only what is cut.
- 40 HP = 60 HP Intensifier: Equal or superior cutting speed.
- No High-Capacity Chiller Required: Minimal cooling water needed.
Conventional Hydraulic Intensifier
Electricity drives an oil pump, which moves a hydraulic piston, which then compresses water. This double conversion loses 35% to 40% of input power as wasted thermal energy.
- 60% - 65% Low Efficiency: Huge electricity waste.
- 150 - 250 Liters of Oil: Hazardous waste and frequent costly oil changes.
- Pressure Surges at Stroke Reversal: Creates visible striations on parts.
- Requires 15-20 kW Chiller: Extra power consumption.
- High Operating Costs: €4,000 - €8,000 higher annual expenses.
OMAX High-Pressure Pumps: EnduroMAX & MAXIEM
Continuous reliability up to 60,000 PSI with industry-leading 1,000-hour dynamic seal life
Independent cylinders with micro-finished ceramic plungers. Changing dynamic seals takes less than 15 minutes per cylinder using standard hand tools.
Engineered for maximum reliability in fabrication job shops. Compact footprint, low operating noise (<78 dBA), and simple direct mechanical layout.
Video Demonstration: EnduroMAX Internal Mechanics
3D animated breakdown: triplex mechanical crankshaft, ceramic plungers, and continuous smooth flow
Watch how mechanical crankshaft power eliminates hydraulic oil entirely
This technical video illustrates the mechanical operation of the EnduroMAX pump: the electric motor drives the crankshaft directly, actuating three ceramic plungers in a 120° phased sequence that delivers exceptionally smooth, continuous pressure.
Key Highlights Visible in Video:
- Instant Pressure Response: Variable frequency drive adjusts output instantaneously.
- Crankshaft Synchronization: 120° offset delivers virtually ripple-free waterjet flow.
- Ceramic Plungers: Diamond-ground alumina ceramic eliminates wear and friction.
Note: In the PowerPoint (.pptx) edition, this 1080p video clip plays automatically with embedded high-definition audio.
IntelliMAX Software: 4th Generation Fluid Dynamics
The true intelligence behind OMAX: predictive mathematical algorithms with over 60,000 tested material models
Water deflects during cutting: only IntelliMAX predicts its exact physical path
Unlike a rigid milling cutter or laser beam, an abrasive waterjet flexes inside the cut (jet lag). Standard CNC controllers cut at constant feed rates, causing corner blowout, taper distortion, and washed-out inside corners.
OMAX developed a 4th generation computational fluid dynamics model calibrated with real-world empirical cutting data from more than 60,000 material combinations, dynamically modulating speed and acceleration every micron.
Unlike competitors charging €3,000 - €5,000 annually for CAM licenses, OMAX provides lifetime free software updates for unlimited office workstations.
Dynamic Jet Lag Compensation
The cutting head automatically decelerates as it approaches corners to allow the jet tail to catch up vertically, then accelerates smoothly on straightaways to maximize throughput.
5 Built-In Edge Qualities (Q1 to Q5)
Assign distinct surface finishes per segment with one click: fast separation cutting (Q1) for non-critical edges, up to aerospace-grade mirror finishes (Q5) on precision bearing bores.
Predictive Real-Cost Job Estimator
Calculates exact cycle time, abrasive weight in grams, water liters, and electrical cost down to the cent before cutting, ensuring profitable, accurate quotations.
IntelliMAX Application Suite Ecosystem
Unified seamless workflow: from engineering CAD drawing to finished part on machine in under 3 minutes
LAYOUT
2D drawing suite purpose-built for waterjet. Imports DXF, DWG, and STEP with automatic geometry healing.
- • Automatic duplicate vector clean-up.
- • Safe lead-in/lead-out positioning.
- • True-shape nesting optimization.
MAKE
Machine control interface. Executes motion algorithms at sub-micron resolution.
- • Real-time feedrate override adjustment.
- • Exact resume from any point on path.
- • Dry-run graphic path simulation.
IntelliVISOR
Real-time telemetric monitoring and predictive maintenance across all machine sensors.
- • Continuous high-pressure diagnostics.
- • Nozzle wear life tracking.
- • Early alerts preventing unplanned stops.
IntelliCAM
3D solid model CAM (SolidWorks, Inventor, STEP). Generates multi-axis toolpaths with automatic bevel recognition.
- • Automatic weld prep bevel detection.
- • Native 5-axis cutting head motion.
- • Visual 3D collision avoidance.
Tilt-A-Jet Cutting Head: True 90.00° Zero Taper
Dynamic mathematical taper elimination: perfectly square edges straight off the machine without secondary milling
Transfers 100% of the natural draft taper into the scrap skeleton
As an abrasive waterjet penetrates deep material, it naturally loses energy, producing a V-shaped kerf taper. Standard machines require secondary milling or grinding to achieve perpendicular walls.
The Tilt-A-Jet head tilts dynamically up to ±9°, transferring all residual taper into the waste scrap, leaving the finished component with perfect 90.00° square edges directly from the table.
Effortless Programming: The operator programs standard 2D drawings; the software calculates tilt vectors automatically without requiring 3D solid modeling.
New VersaJET® 5-Axis Cutting Head (0° to 60°)
The state-of-the-art in 3D multi-axis waterjet machining: fixed focal point, automatic taper compensation, and MAXJET 5i
0° to 60° Articulation with Zero Focal Point Translation
The new OMAX VersaJET® head represents the cutting-edge of 5-axis abrasive waterjet technology. Purpose-designed for cutting weld preparation bevels, chamfers, countersinks, and complex 3D profiles in a single setup.
Key Engineering Specifications:
- Articulation Range: 0° to 60° continuous multi-axis tilting capability.
- Fixed Focal Point Kinematics: Nozzle pivots on the focal point; XYZ axes require no translation during angular motion.
- MAXJET® 5i Nozzle: Equipped with High Angle Fusible Mixing Tube (sacrificial breakaway tube protecting internal gears during collisions).
- Z-Axis Travel: 152 mm (6") standard, expandable to 203 mm (8") with low-profile slats.
- Automatic Taper Compensation: Cuts true beveled surfaces with zero residual taper.
Video Demonstration: High-Speed & Submerged Cutting
Real-world production demonstration: rapid kinematic traverses, submerged cutting below 75 dBA, and edge precision
Quiet submerged cutting and ultra-smooth rapid traverses
This high-definition production footage demonstrates OMAX's advanced submerged cutting capability: pneumatic water level control raises the water above the workpiece in seconds, eliminating noise, dust, and water spray.
Key Advantages Demonstrated:
- Quiet Shop Floor: Operational sound pressure suppressed below 75 dBA.
- Clean Working Environment: Zero airborne garnet dust or mist.
- Rapid Traversing: Smooth acceleration guided by absolute optical encoders.
Note: In the PowerPoint (.pptx) edition, this cutting demo plays smoothly with embedded live audio.
Kinematics & Sealed IntelliTRAX Drive System
Sealed linear traction with optical glass scales in a positive-pressure clean air enclosure: immune to abrasive
Sealed against abrasive slurry: kinematics that never wear out
Airborne garnet dust and waterjet slurry rapidly destroy open linear guides, ball screws, and rack-and-pinion drives on conventional machines.
OMAX's patented IntelliTRAX drive encloses optical glass scales and drive elements inside a hard-anodized steel beam fully sealed with positive clean air overpressure.
Optical Glass Linear Scales
Position is never estimated from motor encoder counts: an optical reader measures the actual physical position of the bridge in each axis, compensating for thermal expansion and mechanical backlash instantly.
Renishaw Ballbar Laser Verification
Every machine installed by Grupo Lucohe in Spain and Portugal is dynamically calibrated using Renishaw Ballbar diagnostic instrumentation, with an official circularity certificate provided.
OptiMAX Series: The Global Gold Standard
The most advanced, productive, and highly automated abrasive waterjet cutting system in the industry
OptiMAX 60X & 80X Series
The pinnacle of 30 years of OMAX waterjet engineering. Designed for high-tempo production environments where every cycle second counts.
Advanced Standard Equipment:
- IntelliVISOR predictive diagnostics pre-installed at factory.
- Tilt-A-Jet zero-taper head included as standard equipment.
- Fully compatible with the new VersaJET® 5-axis head.
- Rapid motorized water level for silent submerged cutting.
- Table sizes: 60X (3,100 × 1,575 mm) and 80X (up to 8,200 × 2,000 mm).
OMAX Series: Heavy-Duty Rigid Closed Bridge
The proven closed-bridge architecture that built OMAX's worldwide reputation for reliability
OMAX 5555, 55100, 60120 & 120X
Engineered with a vibration-dampening mineral composite base and rigid closed-bridge gantry, ideal for heavy-duty machining in titanium, tool steel, and large structural plates.
| Model | Cutting Envelope (X × Y) | Repeatability |
|---|---|---|
| OMAX 5555 | 1,397 × 1,397 mm (55" × 55") | ±0.025 mm |
| OMAX 55100 | 2,540 × 1,397 mm (100" × 55") | ±0.025 mm |
| OMAX 60120 | 3,048 × 1,524 mm (120" × 60") | ±0.025 mm |
| OMAX 120X / 160X | Up to 16,000 × 2,032 mm | ±0.025 mm |
Available with single head, independent dual bridges, or dual heads on a single carriage to double cutting output.
MAXIEM Series: Flexible Industrial Gantry
Open-gantry architecture engineered for rapid overhead crane loading in heavy fabrication plants
MAXIEM 1515, 1530, 2030, 2040 & 3060
Designed specifically for steel fabrication and manufacturing job shops that need to load heavy raw plates with overhead bridge cranes or forklifts without obstruction.
3-Sided Unobstructed Access:
The open gantry design provides unrestricted access for fast, safe loading and unloading of oversized plates from any side.
- Powered by high-efficiency 50,000 PSI MAXIEM direct-drive pumps.
- Fully compatible with the new VersaJET® 5-axis head.
- Complete IntelliMAX software suite with lifetime free updates.
- Large table formats up to 6.2 × 3.1 meters (MAXIEM 3060).
GlobalMAX Series: Accessible Entry to OMAX Ecosystem
Genuine direct-drive performance with a competitive, contained capital investment
GlobalMAX 1508, 1530 & 2040
The accessible gateway to OMAX technology. Designed for workshops looking to bring high-precision waterjet cutting in-house without compromising on American engineering quality.
- 100% OMAX DNA: Designed, engineered, and assembled by OMAX in Kent, USA.
- Same IntelliMAX Software: Powered by the exact same 4th generation fluid dynamics algorithms.
- GlobalMAX Direct-Drive Pump: 45,000 PSI high efficiency with minimal service needs.
- Official Lucohe Backing: Local technical service and 24h spares dispatch guaranteed.
Replaces low-reliability imports with a robust, reliable machine backed directly by Grupo Lucohe.
Specialized Systems: MicroMAX and ProtoMAX
From 5-micron micro-machining for aerospace and medical devices, to compact laboratory rapid prototyping
MicroMAX Abrasive Waterjet
The world's highest precision in abrasive waterjet cutting. Engineered for sub-millimeter tolerances in medical and semiconductor industries.
ProtoMAX Compact Waterjet
The first compact industrial waterjet for universities, technical colleges, R&D labs, and rapid agile part prototyping.
OMAX Productivity & Automation Accessories
Modular ecosystem engineered to maximize machine uptime, automation, and cutting versatility
Terrain Follower
Non-contact/contact height sensing with collision protection. Maintains constant standoff height over warped or uneven sheets.
Rotary Axis (6th Axis)
Submerged rotary cutting of round pipes, square tubing, and complex cylindrical profiles with continuous synchronized rotation.
1,000 kg Hopper & SRS
High-capacity abrasive bulk hopper paired with continuous Solids Removal System (SRS) that evacuates garnet without halting production.
Chiller & Closed Loop
Thermal water stabilization for 24/7 continuous operation and closed-loop filtration for zero-discharge environmental compliance.
Pure Cold-Cutting: Any Material, Extreme Thickness
Zero Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ = 0): no mechanical stress, thermal distortion, or micro-structural alterations
Steels & Hard Alloys
Cuts where fiber laser cannot reach due to thickness limits or reflective beam risk:
- • Titanium & Aerospace Alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy).
- • Wear-Resistant Steels (Hardox 450/500, Tool Steels).
- • Heavy Stainless Steels (+150 mm up to 300 mm).
- • Reflective Metals: Pure copper, bronze, and naval aluminum.
Composites & Sandwiches
Clean edge cutting without delamination using automated low-pressure soft-piercing:
- • Carbon Fiber & aircraft structural panels.
- • Honeycomb Panels (Aluminum & Nomex cores).
- • Kevlar, Glass Fiber, & Basalt without fraying.
- • G-10 / FR-4 & technical dielectric laminates.
Glass, Stone & Polymers
The only technology capable of cutting brittle materials without inducing micro-fractures:
- • Laminated, Bulletproof, & Optical Glass without cracking.
- • Natural Stone, Granite, Marble, & Dekton / Silestone.
- • Technical Ceramics & Silicon Carbide.
- • Engineering Polymers: PEEK, POM, PTFE, elastomers.
Elevate Your Manufacturing Precision with OMAX & LUCOHE
Request a free technical cutting feasibility study with your DXF drawing or material sample. We calculate exact cycle times, operating costs, and the optimal machine configuration for your plant.
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