MAKINO SP43 FEATURING HEAT ON DISPLAY AT WESTEC
Makino SP43 featuring HEAT on Display at WESTEC
SP43 with HEAT cuts 18 to 44 percent faster
AUBURN HILLS, MI -- February 2007 – Makino will
feature an SP43 wire EDM machine with HEAT (High Energy Applied Technology) at
WESTEC in booth 3416 March 26-29, 2007 in Los
Angeles, California.
HEAT is a new advancement from Makino in Wire EDM Technology that dramatically reduces
cutting times in poor flushing conditions while maintaining exceptional part
straightness.
HEAT smokes the Wire EDM competition, cutting parts 18 to 44 percent faster
while holding tolerances of straightness to 0.0005 inch (T.I.R.) with one pass
and 0.0002 inch (T.I.R.) with two passes. These results are being achieved in
real world applications, including poor flushing conditions, non-sealed nozzle
applications, uneven surface thickness and through holes, as well as parts up
to six inches tall. To learn more about heat, visit www.Makino.com/HEAT.
SP43
Makino’s SP43 wire EDM machine provides advanced features for numerous market
segments in the general wire EDM arena, including general part manufacturing, aerospace
and medical applications looking to drive out operational costs. The extremely
fast part-processing speed of the SP43 provides the advantages of production
wire-cutting machines capable of holding extremely tight tolerances.
The SP43 features Makino’s
state-of-the-art wire EDM technologies, including WireWIZARD™ CNC control
system and new EZ-Cut™ advanced machining technology. The large 15-inch touch
screen user interface and its advanced functionality make the WireWIZARD system
not only powerful but exceptionally simple to use.
Makino’s WireWIZARD Technology
WireWIZARD (MGW-S) powered by Windows® CE provides optimum reliability in an
easy-to-use, operator friendly control system. The software has three main
graphical components designed for maximum throughput—programming, set-up and
run—which provide the basic needs for any application.
It uses this logical approach by
actually prompting the operator through the process. This simplistic operation
makes the learning curve of the software negligible, providing an easy
transition for any operator.
Makino’s state-of-the-art WireWIZARD
cutting technology provides superior performance and surface integrity without
sacrificing speed, allowing for up to 30 percent faster processing speeds over
other EDM technologies. The machine features improve overall machine throughput
and precision.
Lower Consumable and Maintenance Costs
Lower wire feedrates dramatically reduce wire consumption without effecting
machine accuracy or performance, a huge improvement over so-called “economy”
modes of operation.
Makino’s patented automatic wire
threading (AWT) and unique V-type wire guide reduce the overall cost of
ownership by dramatically reducing maintenance downtime. As an example, the
wire guides can be cleaned without disassembly or the added time required to
realign the wire vertical to machine travel.
A solid workhorse, with the ability to
handle a large workpieces of 1,760 pounds (800 kg), and a massive machine
structure that weighs 8,500 pounds (3,856 kg).
This machine offers the ability to use
wire diameters from 0.004 to 0.012 inches. Machine travels of 17.7 x 11.8 x
12.6 inches with a large workpiece capacity make the SP43 ideal for a variety
of applications.
Makino is a global provider of advanced machining technology and
application support, where new thinking takes shape for the
metalcutting and die/mold industries. Makino manufacturing and service
centers are located in the United States, Japan, Germany, Singapore,
Italy, France, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, China, Mexico, Brazil and India,
and are supported by a worldwide distributor network. For more
information call 1.800.552.3288, or visit www.makino.com.
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