Agie Charmilles Corp
Lincolnshire,, IL 60069-4224
Apr 09, 2008 Able to handle .15-.30 mm wire diameters, CUT 20 is constructed with T-shaped base frame that permits loading of large and heavy workpieces. Compact and rigid structure, along with glass scale on X and Y axes, lends to positioning accuracy and repeatable results. Made network-ready via its Windows XP-based HMI, system utilizes Speed technology package that promotes performance for jobs with 1-3 cuts, achieving Ra .60-.35 µm surface finishes.

MC Machinery Systems
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Jan 09, 2008 Equipped with M700 Series control with 15 in. touch screen display, FA Advance Wire EDM uses keyboard and mouse for CAD/CAM operation. 3D CAD can import Parasolid files, extract 3D model contours, and create NC data directly within control, while 2D CAM helps import DXF and IGES files, revise geometry, or define additional paths. Using 3D adaptive EDM control to analyze 3D data and recognize shape characteristics, machine virtually eliminates transition lines in stepped workpiece areas.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
Sudbury, MA 01776
Dec 03, 2007 Constructed with thermally insulated cast Meehanite base, iD Series accommodates 0.010 in. round diamond wire guides as well as guides for 0.004-0.012 in. wire. Heavy-duty 1.26 in. ball screws for X and Y axes are double-anchored and encapsulated in bellows style covers to prevent contamination. Machines are equipped with 310iS-WA CNC control with Windows® OS, 15.1 in. LCD touch screen, and ability to transfer program through USB memory stick/card or Ethernet network.

Makino Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Sep 28, 2007 Designed for shops manufacturing parts for aerospace, medical, and injection mold markets, SP and U series Wire EDMs feature SurfaceWIZARD(TM) technology that is suited for use in poor flushing conditions where nozzles cannot be sealed on work surface. SurfaceWIZARD is developed for tool steels up to 4 in. thick, eliminates witness lines, supports 0.008 and 0.010 in. dia wires, and maintains part straightness within 5 and 2.5 microns in 1- and 2-pass machining, respectively.

Ona America, Inc.
Dayton, OH 45402
Jul 23, 2007 Custom built FlexPro Series EDM machines use modular components, allowing customers to design them with specifications and options that match their work. Options include single or dual heads, C-axis and tool changer options, and 50 combinations of XYZ axes travels up to 118 in., as well as 100, 200, or 400 A power supplies. Able to run unattended, machines feature fixed bed holding up to 55,000 lb and cast iron meehanite modules.

Mitsubishi EDM/MC Machinery Systems, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Jul 05, 2007 Along with FP120V power supply, EA28V features 3-sided drop tank design as well as fill/drain system that keeps tank height and fluid levels constant. Programmable fluid circulation can be used at zero tank height for optimal thermal stability during job setup and removal, and triple-filter system configuration enables each filter to be changed without interruption to machining process. Automation-ready system comes with 2 pumps to maintain tank fill and work-tank circulation.

Mitsubishi EDM/MC Machinery Systems, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Jun 01, 2007 Integrating B-axis that enables indexing and turn-n-burn applications, Series MD+PRO II features V350 power supply with anti-electrolysis technology and PM4 control that enables full automation from rough to finish machining. Stepped shape capabilities allow multiple parts with different shapes and thickness to be machined without setting specific electrical conditions. Units come with .004-.012 in. wire capable automatic threading and all-axis absolute control.

Makino Machine Tool Co.
Mason, OH 45040 9695
Feb 01, 2007 Equipped with WireWIZARD(TM) CNC and EZ-Cut(TM) advanced machining technology, Model SP43 handles workpieces up to 1,760 lb and uses wires from 0.004-0.012 in. dia. With HEAT High Energy Applied Technology, machine minimizes cutting times while holding tolerances of straightness to 0.0005 in. with 1 pass and 0.0002 in. with 2 passes. Results are achieved in poor flushing conditions, non-sealed nozzle applications, on uneven surface thicknesses, and on parts up to 6 in. tall.

Mitsubishi EDM/MC Machinery Systems, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Nov 14, 2006 Combining MELFA RV-12S 6-axis robot with MD+PRO wire EDM, MD+CELL minimizes need for operator intervention and maximizes unattended running time. Robot provides 12 kg payload and 64-position magazine. MD+PRO comes with .006-.012 in. wire capable automatic threading and all-axis absolute control, which enables accurate positioning without returning to zero after power failure. Integration of optional B-axis during turn-n-burn applications replaces need for secondary and finishing processes.

GF AgieCharmilles
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Nov 10, 2006 Die sinking ROBOFORM 350 MicroTEC incorporates discharge circuitry that enables EDM power to be modulated, maximizing material removal while allowing reduced electrode undersize of less than or equal to 0.0002 in. Double thermostabilization system prevents impact of temperature variations, while Accura-C C-axis ensures positioning accuracy down to 3.6 arc sec. DPControl suggests ideal electrode undersize and rationalizes number of electrodes necessary for effective machining.

MC Machinery Systems
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Nov 03, 2006 Suited for diverse applications, Model ED-2000NC features 5-axis design with C-axis ranges from 50-800 rpm. PLC and Motion Control System with 2-axis linear scales includes touch-screen with manual drive, positioning, e-conditioning, and program editing screens. Machine options include automatic 8-position electrode changer with auto-length sensing and tilt and rotary indexing for multi-angle hole applications.

GF AgieCharmilles
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Oct 27, 2006 Roboform 350 and 550 utilize Windows-based Dynamic Process Control (DPControl) system, which provides graphics to illustrate all machining operations and electronic manuals that let operator receive information about current function in manufacturing process. DPControl also suggests ideal electrode undersize, rationalizes number of electrodes needed, and organizes job sequencing according to preset priorities. Roboform 550 handles workpieces up to 3,530 lb.

GF AgieCharmilles
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 27, 2006 Measuring 100.4 x 128.7 x 101.0 in., ROBOFIL 640cc Wire EDM provides X, Y, Z axis travels of 31.5 x 21.7 x 19.7 in. With CC generator, machine achieves industrial cutting speed of 42 sq-in./hr in tool steel. Digital generator is zero voltage to protect parts against electrolytic effects. Providing max amplitude of 1,200 A, machine features Mechanical Quadrax® design for cutting angles up to 30°. ThermoCut system stretches wire and cuts it under effect of heat.

GF AgieCharmilles
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 20, 2006 ROBOFIL 240 Med-Pack wire EDM contains smart wire threading, integrated collision protection, and linear glass scales for accuracy. Machine features titanium and stainless steel cutting technology with max taper cutting of 30º, and filtration system for maintaining clean dielectric. Options include B-axis for cutting saw guides and medical or surgical tools, and automation kit that allows for unattended operations through integration with robot.

Makino Machine Tool Co.
Mason, OH 45040 9695
Sep 18, 2006 Providing surface finish quality of 0.000024 in. Ry, EDAC1 micro EDM Ram achieves position and pitch accuracy of ±0.00004 in. Machine features Z-axis thermal stabilizer, XYZ travel of 8.66 x 7 x 8.66 in., table size of 13.77 x 9.85, and C-axis head designed to maintain indexing accuracy of ±2 arc-sec. Maximum electrode weight is 11 lb, while maximum work piece weight is 110 lb. Measuring 45.70 x 73.60 x 90.20 in., machine includes thermal isolation and heat removal systems.

Agie Ltd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 18, 2006 Agiecut Progress v4 processes workpieces measuring up to 51 x 39.4 x 19.7 in. and weighing up to 6,600 lb while achieving surface finishes to 0.8 µm Ra with one cut. Wire guides thread in 15 sec and permit threading of all wire sizes and types enabling taper cutting of ±30°. System also provides real-time detection of workpiece cross-section and automatically optimizes generator power.

Agie Ltd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 18, 2006 Vertex 2, 2F, 3, and 3F models feature IPG-V generator, which delivers fine spark gap for optimal part geometry and surface finishes down to 0.05 µm Ra with no white layer in continuous operation. Vertex 2F is equipped with Agievision 5 control based on Windows XP platform and powered by dual Pentium M processors, 40 GB hard drive, and 512 MB RAM, which provides 3D graphics, real-time adjustments, and direct-select activity bars. Vertex 2F accepts wire diameters of 0.001-0.013 in.

B-TEC Solutions Inc.
Croydon, PA 19021
Aug 23, 2006 Equipped with filtration system and Thermocut threading system, ROBOFIL 440SL handles work pieces up to 47.24 x 27.56 x 15.75 in. with weight up to 3,307 lb. Machine accommodates 15.75 in. Z-stroke fully submerged and features glass scales on all axes to ensure high degree of positioning accuracy. Design of symmetrical XY-UV axes allows machine to cut 30° tapers to full Z-height, fully submerged.

MC Machinery Systems
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Aug 01, 2006 FA-PS EDM machine features 4-axis linear scales and automatic threading of .002-.012 in. dia wire with start holes from .007 in. dia. Digital FS provides finishing circuit for target surface roughness of 3.0 µin. Ra, and AFC2 enables ±3 µm machining accuracy and .00005 in. circularity error. Full automation from rough to finish machining is provided by Power Master control with stepped shape capability, allowing machining of multiple parts with different shapes and thickness.

GF AgieCharmilles
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jul 18, 2006 Accura-C models of Roboform 350/550 Die Sinker EDMs come with Windows®-based Dynamic Process Control system that provides embedded e-documentation and interactive graphics for machining operations. To counteract effects of pulsation movements in dielectric fluid, C-axis withstands up to 71,116 lb x in.² inertia. This allows precise helicoidal machining with electrodes weighing up to 110 lb. Roboform 550 can handle up to 3,530 lb workpieces that measure 47.24 x 33.46 x 15.75 in. max.