Machine Comparison
OMAX MAXIEM 1530 vs OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet
OMAX vs OMAX Corporation · CNC Waterjet
Summary
The OMAX MAXIEM 1530 and the OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet come from the same maker but serve different jobs. The OMAX MAXIEM 1530 is a full-size machine for sheet and plate; the OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet is a compact machine for prototypes and one-off parts. OMAX publishes few comparable figures for this pair, and working area is the only shared row.
That row shows the gap: 1,524 x 3,048 mm (60 x 120 in) on the OMAX MAXIEM 1530 against 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm) on the OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet. The first takes full sheets in a wide mix of materials; the second takes small flat parts and fits labs, classrooms and workshops that have only single-phase power.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | OMAX MAXIEM 1530 | OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet |
|---|---|---|
| Working Area / Sheet Size | 1,524 x 3,048 mm (60 x 120 in) | 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm) |
Advantages
OMAX MAXIEM 1530
- 1,524 x 3,048 mm (60 x 120 in) working area for sheet and plate, against 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm)
- Listed for mixed materials: metals, stone, glass, ceramics, composites, rubber and foam
OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet
- Compact 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm) working area sized for prototype and one-off parts
- Fits labs, classrooms and workshops that have only single-phase power
- Suits low-volume cutting of small flat parts
Verdict
Choose by part size. A shop cutting sheet and plate in metals, stone, glass or composites needs the 1,524 x 3,048 mm (60 x 120 in) working area of the OMAX MAXIEM 1530. A lab, classroom or prototype workshop cutting small flat parts in low volumes, with only single-phase power available, is the buyer for the OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet and its 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm) area. One does not substitute for the other.