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Waterjet application – Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 User Manual

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Phoenix 9.76.0 Installation and Setup Manual 806410

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Section 16

Waterjet Application

This section describes the HyPrecision™ waterjet setup for Hypertherm CNCs. It includes:

System overview and the connections between the CNC and the waterjet pump, cutting head, and abrasive regulator

Enabling the waterjet process on the CNC

Description of the waterjet cut sequence

Definitions of the inputs and outputs used for waterjet cutting systems

Cutting a part

Waterjet cut speed calculator

System messages

Connecting the HyPrecision pump to the CNC requires that the pump be equipped with the remote communications
option. For further assistance with the waterjet pump, contact your table manufacturer.

Consult the following additional resources for more information about using a waterjet with a Hypertherm CNC:

The Phoenix Operator Manual provides information on the waterjet Process and Cut Chart screens, piercing, timing
diagrams and Watch Window.

The Phoenix V9 Series Programmer’s Reference provides the cut chart and process parameter variables for
controlling waterjet process selection through a part program.

The CNC provides manuals for HyPrecision waterjet pumps and instructions for changing the consumables on the
cutting head.