AV&G M85 WIRE EDM MACHINE

Technical Description

The AV&G M85 Wire EDM Machine is a precision electrical discharge machining system designed for high-accuracy metal cutting applications. Featuring substantial travel distances of 31.5 inches in the X-axis, 21.7 inches in the Y-axis, and 19.7 inches in the Z-axis, this machine accommodates large workpieces with demanding geometric complexity. The system is equipped with a home-made CNC control platform, enabling customizable programming for specialized machining operations. With overall dimensions of 120.1 inches wide by 116.1 inches long by 115.0 inches high and a robust weight of 11,023 pounds, the M85 provides structural stability essential for maintaining precision during extended machining cycles. Wire EDM technology utilizes electrical discharge between a thin wire electrode and the workpiece to achieve precise cuts without mechanical contact, resulting in excellent surface finishes and minimal material waste. The machine's substantial mass and footprint indicate capability for processing industrial-grade components requiring tight tolerances. The home-based CNC control allows operators to customize parameters for various wire diameters and material types commonly encountered in tool and die manufacturing, aerospace, and medical device production. This configuration balances operational flexibility with precision machining performance, making it suitable for job shops and manufacturing facilities requiring versatile wire EDM capabilities for prototype development and production runs of complex metal components.