Tips & Tricks
Material Cutting
This guide will give you some insights into what we have learned about cutting various materials and thicknesses, tricks and reminders to make everything from sourcing material to fixturing more efficient.
Material Finishing & Handling
The WAZER produces a cut finish which for some is acceptable right out of the machine and for others is the first step in a larger finishing process. These are some of our recommendations for what to do after your cut has finished.
Water Hardness Effects on WAZER
Hard water, water that as a high mineral content, can have an effect on the long term reliability of the WAZER. This article outlines what to expect and how to mitigate some of the problems
Quick Drain
This is a quick way to lower the water level of the WAZER with out any extra tools
Nozzle Degradation
Overtime the Nozzle on your WAZER will gradually wear out. Most of the time the way a nozzle fails is not instantaneous, so understanding how it wears will help you decide when it is time to replace the nozzle.
Visualization of the G-code Cut File
The WAZER team regularly uses this method to see how the material is to be cut by the WAZER. It can help you understand the order parts will be cut out and the path that the machine will take
Convert Image Edges to Cut Path
This tutorial will walk you through converting the edges in an image into vector paths which you can then cut. We use a free Photoshop type program called Gimp to do this. You can accomplish the same process with other software in much the same way.
How to Remove the Connectors on Controller
The WAZER team regularly uses this method to remove connectors as needed. This is an easy way to reach connectors in the right side cavity of the Main Unit.
How to Measure Kerf
If you are into precision fabrication, it is helpful to predict what the kerf might be on the material of choice. This guide teaches you how to measure the kerf with common available measuring tool
Whip Caretaking
This guide will teach you to get the first sign of Whip deformation, and how to revert the whip back into the best shape.
Cut Internal Features on Existing Shape
This guide will teach you how to accurately cut internal feature in a stock material that has existing shape you want to keep.
CAD to Cut
The WAZER team regularly uses this method to see how the material is to be cut by the WAZER. It can help you understand the order parts will be cut out and the path that the machine will take