OMAX Corporation

OMAX Corporation was established in 1993 to commercialize a new motion control technology that is particularly useful in abrasivejet machining. The founders, Dr. John Olsen and Dr. John Cheung are both leading experts in the field of waterjet technology, and Dr. Olsen developed the first high-pressure intensifier pump in the early 1970's. OMAX has well over 100 man-years of waterjet experience within our organization. OMAX was established to take advantage of a patented motion control technology described as "Computer first Move later." This technology uses the computer to calculate the velocity of a tool path at over 2,000 points per inch, allowing complete control over the motion of an abrasivejet, and allowing for precise, rapid machining. OMAX has collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the engineering field today, including Dr. Alex Slocum, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Slocum is widely recognized for his contribution to research and design of high precision manufacturing equipment. He and Dr. John Olsen, co-founder of OMAX, worked together to develop the OMAX JetMachining? Center. OMAX is a leading provider of precision-engineered, computer-controlled, two-axis abrasivejet systems for use in the general machine shop environment. Our founders, Dr. John Cheung and Dr. John Olsen, saw even greater potential in applications using abrasivejets in the average machine shop, if programming the fluidjet's behavior could be made simple. To that end, OMAX developed a patented easy-to-use "Compute First ¨C Move Later" expert system and built it into the JetMachining Center's controller. Dr. Olsen was also instrumental in the development of the more efficient crankshaft high-pressure water pump. The OMAX JetMachining? Centers are sold through a well-established and growing network of distributors. Each distributor has already been successful in sales and service of conventional machine tools and is carefully selected for the ability to provide superior customer service before, during, and after the sale. In addition, OMAX Service Technicians are available for expert installation, training, maintenance, and repair assistance. OMAX is the leading provider of precision abrasivejet machining systems in the general machine shop environment. We have over 600 abrasivejet systems installed in many countries. Typical users of our equipment include: Manufacturers Job Shops Wire EDM Shops Laser Shops Aerospace Shops Tooling Shops Prototype and R D Shops Maintenance Repair Shops Metal Fabricators Architectural Fabricators Abrasivejet Only Shops OMAX is committed to maintaining our technology lead through product development. OMAX has made a substantial investment in engineering and research to remain the leader in precision abrasivejet machining equipment. Our successes include revolutionizing the abrasivejet industry with the first patented PC-based controller for abrasivejet machining, the most precise X-Y table, and the easiest to maintain direct drive pump technology. The OMAX Research and Development Team includes senior scientists and engineers that have been crucial in the development of both pump and related high pressure technology products. In September 1999, OMAX moved into our Kent, Washington manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters. This 2.2 acre (8700 m2) building allows us to consolidate our sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing facilities under one roof. To find out more about OMAX JetMachining? Centers, contact your local distributor or OMAX Corporate Headquarters at 800.838.0343 or 253.872.2300.