SP43 WIRE EDM
MAKINO SP43 WIRE
EDM MACHINES
State-of-the-art cutting and control technology
AUBURN HILLS,
MI--March 2006--Makino’s
SP43 wire EDM machine provides advanced features for numerous market segments
in the general wire EDM arena, including general part manufacturing,
aeronautics 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 will feature
Makino’s newest wire EDM technology, the 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 embedded 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 WireWIZARD also
offers an estimating feature calculates part- manufacturing cost. With minimal
input from the operator, the control software will output total machining time,
consumable costs, and even total part cost if an hourly shop rate is applied.
This allows customers to monitor, control and drive out operational costs when
utilizing the SP43 wire EDM.
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.
Key on-board technologies
include Makino’s new PowerWIZARD™ adaptive control system, CornerWIZARD™
geometric control system and GS-Cut™, designed to produce the straightest parts
possible. These control features are designed to improve part accuracy and
machining performance.
PowerWIZARD increases
machining speed while improving overall surface finish by controlling the
discharge current and maintaining the optimum spark gap. CornerWIZARD is a
unique control feature that provides outstanding shape accuracy, providing
tighter control of small internal corner radii. GS-Cut improves straightness in
the initial cut, reducing the skim cuts required to produce a straight part,
reducing overall cycle time.
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. The SP43 can auto-thread the wire
in an impressive 15-second cycle time. The unit can be used for many diverse
applications, from tall workpieces to precision small holes.
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) reduces thermal
convection and movement associated with thermal changes in the environment.
This machine offers the
ability to use wire diameters from 0.004 to 0.012 inches (0.102 to 0.305 mm)
and large taper cutting capability of up to 35 degrees. Machine travels of 18 x
12 x 12.6 inches (450 x 300 x 320 mm) 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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