MAKINO U6 WIRE EDM MACHINE

Technical Description

The Makino U6 Wire EDM machine is a high-precision CNC electrical discharge machining system designed for advanced manufacturing applications. It features generous axis travels of 25.59 inches (X), 17.71 inches (Y), and 16.53 inches (Z), enabling work on large parts up to 39.37 x 31.49 x 15.74 inches with a maximum workpiece weight of 3,306 lbs. Controlled via the Hyper i CNC Control system with a large HD touch-screen interface, it offers intuitive operation through familiar smartphone-like gestures. The machine incorporates a 4-sided hardened worktable and a split-V wire guide for superior stability and wire alignment, optimizing cutting accuracy and surface finish. Its 4-filter filtration system combined with a higher capacity chiller unit ensures effective dielectric fluid management, promoting consistent performance and reducing wire consumption costs in both sealed and poor flush flushing conditions. The technological highlight is the capability for high-speed machining of poor flush applications, maximizing productivity while maintaining exceptional surface quality. The U6’s design integrates a stationary worktable within a compact footprint of 90 x 115 x 94 inches and a weight of 11,684 lbs, enhancing thermal stability and repeatability. It supports a diversity of wire sizes and materials, backed by a robust machining conditions library, ensuring versatile application across aerospace, medical, and tool & die industries. Overall, the Makino U6 Wire EDM machine combines precise mechanical engineering with advanced control and filtration technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality EDM processing for complex and heavy workpieces.