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Originally Posted by DampRobot

This is unbelievably cool. I assume you cut the bevel gears on a multi-axis head waterjet?

Thanks, as noted above, it was cut using the OMAX "A-Jet", which is a multi-axis head capable of cutting at angles up to 60 degrees relative to the material surface.

Originally Posted by Ankit S.

Wow. That is quite awesome
What would it take to get access to one of these fine machines

Thanks! I'm glad you asked, OMAX offers discounts for FIRST teams! If you are serious about getting a machine and would like a quote on a machine that would meet your needs, I could send your info. to the appropriate sales rep. Just PM me

Originally Posted by CENTURION

Cool stuff!
Though I'd classify a five-axis waterjet as "specialized equipment", that most shops don't have. You could do a similar cut with a four-axis mill and some fancy cutters too, but a lot of shops don't have those either.

Thanks. You are right, this capability is generally not wide-spread. The interesting thing is that a basic water-jet is pretty common, and it doesn't cost too much more to add on the A-Jet or retrofit one on an old machine.*


*Not sure of exact $