FANUC ALPHA 1IC WIRE EDM MACHINES

Technical Description

The FANUC ALPHA 1iC is a precision wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) system engineered for high-accuracy cutting operations across aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries. This fully submerged five-axis CNC machine features 10.4-inch color LCD control via FANUC Series 180is-WB 64-bit processor, delivering exceptional repeatability and smooth servo performance. The system accommodates workpieces up to 41" x 28.7" x 12.2" and weighing up to 3,550 lbs, with a maximum submerged cutting depth of 12 inches. Wire travel capabilities include X-axis 21.7", Y-axis 14.6", Z-axis 12", and U/V taper axes at ±2.364", enabling complex geometry machining at ±8 degrees taper angle up to 16 inches thickness, or ±30 degrees manual angle at 3.26 inches. The machine utilizes ultra-fine wire diameters from 0.004" to 0.012" with automatic threading capability, completing threading in approximately 10 seconds using FANUC's proprietary AWF3 technology. Twin servo wire tension control maintains ±15 grams accuracy, minimizing wire breakage and ensuring consistent surface quality approaching 2.0μmRz. Featuring a substantial 7,000-pound footprint of 109" x 100" x 82", this system requires 13 KVA three-phase power (200/220V ±10%, 60Hz). The machine's closed-loop linear scale system with 0.05μm resolution provides long-term precision stability, while absolute positioning eliminates reference return requirements, enabling automatic power failure recovery and unattended operation capabilities.