ProtoMAX
ProtoMAX is the first high-performance, compact abrasive waterjet. The waterjet maximizes build size within a small frame, letting you complete a wide variety of projects.
Category
OMAX Waterjets
Affordable, Industrial-Grade Waterjet
Simple operation, paired with superior Purple Platypus customer service, will ensure that your waterjet machine is well-utilized.
The ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet is the only compact waterjet that delivers high-performance with nearly any material. With an accuracy of ±0.005 in., you can cut parts in a matter of minutes. The versatile unit integrates both the cutting components and pump into a small footprint, making it ideal for light commercial applications, personal workspaces, and classroom workshops.
With a clamshell cover and submerged cutting, ProtoMAX is a safe and quiet iteration of an industrial abrasive waterjet. Built by OMAX, the largest waterjet manufacturer in the US, the waterjet is incredibly reliable. If you’re looking for a simple-to-use waterjet with advanced capabilities, the ProtoMAX is right for you.
| Footprint | 41.5” x 39.5” (1,054 mm x 1,004 mm) |
| Weight (tank empty) | 550 lb (250 kg) |
| Height (Lid Closed) | 56.5” (1,435 mm) |
| Height (Lid Open) | 73.0” (1,854 mm) |
| Operating Weight (with water in tank) | 750 lb (340 kg) |
| Maximum Supported Material Load | 50 lbs/sq ft (244 kg/sq m) |
| Electrical Requirements | 230–240 VAC, single phase, 30A, 50/60 Hz |
| Speed | 100 in/min (2,540 mm/min) |
| Linear Positional Accuracy | ±0.005” (±0.127 mm) |
| Repeatability | ±0.003” (±0.076 mm) |
| X-Y Cutting Travel | 12.0” x 12.0” (304 mm x 304 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1.0” (25 mm) |
| Table Size | 14.5” x 15.25” (368 mm x 393 mm) |
| Pump Horsepower | 5 HP (3.7 kW) |
| Output Pressure | 30,000 psi (2,068 bar) |
| Orifice and Flow Rate |
0.008” / 0.25 gpm (0.2 mm / 0.95 lpm) |
** Recommended maximum orifice size. Smaller orifice sizes have a corresponding lower flow rate.






