Wire EDM Machine suits general and medical production.
Press Release Summary:
Employing twin AC servo wire tensioning system and auto wire feed system, iMed uses 0.004-0.012 in. standard brass wire and is configured for continuous-duty production of aerospace components, medical instruments, and implants. Components include heavy-duty anti-electrolysis power supply, inverter-controlled DI chiller, AC servo-controlled water level for work tank, and CNC controller. Cutting technology optimizes precision and cutting speed under varying conditions.
Original Press Release:
New Fanuc Wire EDM Machine for General and Medical Production
SUDBURY, MA - The new FANUC iMed wire EDM machine is specially configured for continuous-duty production of parts such as aerospace components, medical instruments, and implants. In addition to the exceptional reliability for which FANUC is known, the iMed offers cutting speeds, accuracy, surface finishes, and advanced features comparable to those of much more expensive machines. It is ideal for the production of surgical instruments, needles, stainless steel tubing and rods, turbine engine vanes and blades, orthopedic implements, dental tools and devices, laboratory equipment components, and PCD tooling/tips.
The iMed is a workhorse EDM that combines high performance, low operating costs, and ease of maintenance. It uses economical brass wire (0.004"-0.012" standard) and comes with many standard features that are options on competitive machines, including a heavy-duty anti-electrolysis power supply, an energy-saving inverter-controlled DI chiller, AC servo-controlled water level for the work tank, and state-of-the-art FANUC 310i-WA CNC. The control provides nano interpolation, a 15" color touch-screen monitor, easy-to-use split-screen graphics with sophisticated yet simple drawing capabilities, interactive parts/maintenance assistance, multiple USB ports, and ethernet connectivity.
The FANUC iMed is designed and built for precision. Revolutionary "R" Real World Cutting Technology combines adaptive workpiece thickness control, advanced straightness and corner control, and adaptive pulse discharge control to ensure precision and maximize cutting speed under varying conditions including poor flushing or interrupted cuts. Accuracy is further enhanced through a rugged, thermally insulated cast Meehanite base and table travels with no load-overhang during table movement. Heavy-duty ball screws for the X & Y axes are double-anchored and encapsulated to prevent contamination, ensuring decades of trouble-free operation.
The iMed's patented twin AC servo wire tensioning system reduces tension variations to ¼ that of conventional wire machines. The FANUC AWF - the world's fastest, most reliable auto wire feed system - provides flawless threading in just 10 seconds or less, even while submerged. A large 35-pound (or optional 66-pound) wire spool capacity and remote machine programming and monitoring capability allow unattended operation for extended periods. As the world leader in robotics, FANUC designed the iMed to be easily automated. The Automation Engineering group at Methods Machine Tools will design systems to meet specific customer automation needs - from robotic loading to full "lights out" production.
A division of Methods Machine Tools, Inc., Methods EDM is the exclusive North American source of sales, service, and training support for FANUC Wire EDM machines. For more information, contact Stephen L. Bond, National Sales Manager, Methods EDM, 64 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, TEL: (978) 443-5388, FAX: (978) 440-9405, www.methodsmachine.com.
