Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Feb 08, 2013 FANUC RoboCut CiA Series, including C400iA/C600iA Wire EDMs, employ Ai Pulse Control II, which offers optimized straightness and cutting speeds for roughing and finishing in interrupted cuts. While FANUC Auto-Threader promotes reliability, Eco Mode reduces wire consumption up to 30%. PCD power supply allows for efficient burning in difficult-to-cut materials, such as CBN and some carbon fibers. Capable of manufacturing complex components, EDMs offer 7-axis simultaneous machining as option.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Oct 09, 2012 Featuring fixed table design and X, Y, Z travels of 29.53 x 16.68 x 24 in., Model AQ750LH includes L-cut wire chopper, multi-filtration system, wire jumbo feeder, Super Jet AWT, and vertical sliding tank door. Also available, Model AQ1200LH provides X, Y, Z travels of 47.24 x 31.50 x 24 in. Both offer UV axis travels which allow extreme taper angles up to 45° to be machined to full Z capacity of model. To prevent against operator error, control incorporates collision protection.

Accutex EDM    Mason, OH 45040
Sep 24, 2012 With 20 x 16 x 14 in. X, Y, Z working capacity and 32 x 18 in. work table, Model DS-550CM handles workpieces up to 47 x 27 x 17 in. Machine features ribbed Meehanite casting for rigidity, class 5 pre-tensioned fine finish ballscrews, and high-resolution servo motors, along with roller type linear guideways and optical scales. Equipped with 15 in. industrial-grade LCD monitor, EDM offers built-in C axis with 360° indexing, automatic electrode changer, and dielectric cooler as options.

Accutex EDM    Mason, OH 45040
May 01, 2012 Built with Meehanite cast honeycomb base, ribbed column, and reinforced lower arm for stiffness, 5-axis Model SP-300iA includes MST-II function for optimal part finishes. Machine is equipped with annealing, fully automatic wire threading system with tip disposal unit. X, Y, Z working range is 13.8 x 9.8 x 8.7 in., and U and V axes are both 3.15 in. Driven by closed-loop AC servo motors with 0.000004 in. resolution, axes are controlled by linear glass scale feedback system.

Mitsubishi EDM/MC Machinery Systems, Inc.    Wood Dale, IL 60191
Apr 04, 2012 Featuring round magnetic shaft that creates non-contact design using full 360° of magnetic flux, MV Series eliminates wear, cogging, and backlash. With 1-piece T-shaped base casting, X and Y axis ways and drives are directly mounted, providing rigid and thermally stable platform, driving table and column independently. Additional features include servo control system using fiber-optic drive, auto-threading, and deep submerged-wire threading capabilities.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jan 11, 2012 Providing X, Y, Z travels of 47.24 x 25.59 x 19.69 in., AG100L Sinker EDM features linear motor drives and glass scale feedback on all 3 axes, zero electrode wear circuit, and fine finishing circuit. Control mechanism provides direct link between drive and control, ensuring optimal servo response time and spark gaps at all times. With automatic 3-sided vertically sliding drop tank, large workpieces can be loaded and unloaded.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Nov 29, 2011 Featuring respective X, Y, and Z travels of 23.7, 15.8, and 20 in., AG600LH helps large-part manufacturers accommodate tall workpiece capacities. Linear motors on X, Y, U, and V axes allow Wire EDM to machine at maximum speeds without any backlash or lost motion. Along with glass scale feedback, additional features include Super Jet Annealing High Speed AWT, ceramic components, and energy saving circuit.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Aug 08, 2011 With X/Y/Z travel of 11.81 x 7.87 x 5.91 in., AD25L features linear motor-driven Z-axis that completely eliminates backlash. Sodick High Speed Finish Circuit controls discharge voltage of each pulse to ensure optimal high-grade texture or mirror surface finish in short period of time. Zero Electrode Wear Technology allows EDMing of steel materials with virtually zero electrode wear when using graphite or copper electrodes.

Mitsubishi EDM/MC Machinery Systems, Inc.    Wood Dale, IL 60191
Aug 02, 2011 Featuring automatic wire threading with load detection sensor, FA30V Advance provides 16.5 in. of Z-axis travel and ability to achieve maximum Z height of 26.5 in. Machine incorporates CNC M700 Series control with 15 in. touchscreen monitor, and V500 power supply that produces machining speeds of 47 in.²/hr. SL Step Less Control helps optimize accuracy when finishing stepped-shaped workpieces, while PM Power Master Control enables full automation from rough to finish machining.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Apr 25, 2011 With X/Y/Z travel of 12.59 x 7.87 x 9.84 in., AD30L can accommodate workpieces up to 1,212 lb. Voltage control via SVC Circuit enables surface finish to be uniformly and efficiently regulated to provide high-grade texture or mirror surfaces. Integrated technology also allows electrical discharge machining of steel materials with virtually zero electrode wear when using graphite or copper electrodes. There are no ball screws or couplings, and backlash is completely eliminated.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Dec 21, 2010 Designed for manufacture of precision dies and parts, linear motor driven AP250L offers capability to use oil dielectric. Eco-Cut O Technology enables accelerated parts machining when using oil dielectric, and bridge design promotes positioning and machining accuracy. Able to accommodate up to 15.7 x 10.6 x 3.9 in. workpieces, EDM offers respective X, Y, and Z axis travels of 9.8, 5.9, and 4.7 in.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Oct 11, 2010 Featuring 63.0 x 47.2 x 15.7 in. X, Y, Z stroke, Model AQ1200L has maximum workpiece weight of 8,818.5 lb. Linear motor system employs direct-drive, frictionless, vibration-free mechanism that optimizes acceleration and positioning accuracy with no backlash. Glass scale feedback provides true machine positioning at all times, while recycle circuit saves energy by recycling unused discharge pulses that were not originally used in discharge process.

Makino Machine Tool Co.    Mason, OH 45040 9695
Jul 23, 2010 Suited for machining hardened materials and producing mirror-like surface finishes, UPV-3 and UPV-5 integrate fixed table design, PICO guide, and thermal control system that maintains constant dielectric and casting temperatures. Features create rigid machining platform capable of producing surface finishes to 0.08 µm Rz. Sizes of UPV-3 and -5 are 101.57 x 126.97 in. and 113.58 x 131.30 in., with XYZ axis travels of 14.57 x 10.63 x 8.66 in. and 21.65 x 14.57 x 8.66 in., respectively.

Makino Machine Tool Co.    Mason, OH 45040 9695
Jul 20, 2010 Model EDAF2 provides worktable dimensions of 21.7 x 13.8 in. with payload of 1,102 lb, while EDAF3 has table dimensions of 27.8 x 19.7 in. with max payload of 1,764 lb. Both EDMs are equipped with spark gap monitoring and arc prevention technology that helps prevent destructive DC arcs, allowing manufacturers to burn any application fully unattended. High Quality Surface Finish technology provides electrical conductivity necessary for consistent discharging and spark diffusion.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jun 30, 2010 Model CUT 20P wire EDM features dielectric unit with 3 vertical Grundfos pumps and integrated collision protection on X-, Y- and Z-axes that prevents breakage of sensitive parts and elements. Unit also includes 17 in. LCD console as well as HMI built on Windows XP platform to enable integration into data network via LAN. Speed technology package allows unit to provide optimal precision, time, and surface roughness when machining jobs with 2-4 cuts.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jun 16, 2010 Model FO350 SP contains microprocessors that automate the process of machining openings, from roughing to finishing. It features 3-sided drop tank to ease access to work area, and DPControl that suggests electrode undersize and rationalizes number of electrodes necessary for effective machining. Traverse rate is 2.36 ips on X, Y, and Z axes and unit can handle workpieces up to 31.5 x 21.7 x 14.6 in. and 1,100 lb and accommodates electrodes of up to 110 lb.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jun 11, 2010 VZ series EDMs feature linear motor system that employs direct-drive, frictionless, and vibration-free mechanism to provide positioning accuracy with no backlash. High speed electrolysis-free circuit recycles unused discharge pulses, eliminates oxidation, and improves part straightness. Model VZ300L has 13.8 x 9.8 x 8.7 in. X, Y, and Z stoke and max workpiece weight of 1,100 lb, while model VZ500L features 19.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in. X, Y, and Z stroke and max workpiece weight of 1,870 lb.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jun 02, 2010 Accommodating workpieces up to 77 lb, CUT 1000 OilTech uses wires as small as 0.02 mm dia and surface finishing technology to achieve finishes down to Ra 0.05 µm in continuous operation. Machine uses oil as inert dielectric, eliminating effects of corrosion in workpiece due to long periods of immersion. Programmable via machine control, machine is able to work with 2 wire spools, each with different wire type, and switch between wires of different diameters automatically.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
May 06, 2010 Designed for micro machining and ultra precision applications, CUT 1000 uses .02 mm dia wires and IPG-V eCut technology. AC Duo enables work with 2 wire spools of different wire types and automatic switching between different diameter wires. Programmable via machine control, forward feed of wires takes place automatically and is monitored by sensors. Table design separates the X and Y axes on monobloc, eliminating mutual interference and tripping errors.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Jan 13, 2009 AT Spirit 4 OFS is constructed with opening on work table that allows 9.54 in. tall parts to sit inside dielectric tank. Opening can be self-contained in machine or configured to go through casting and foundation for extra long tube or pipe applications. Manual-centering mode centers electrode in existing cavity, while C-axis integration enables rotation, indexing, and complex erosion. Machine incorporates 104 A APG generator and 15-position electrode magazine in work tank.