SP43 WIRE EDM
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 for
the metalcutting and die/mold industries, dedicated to driving out more costs
from your manufacturing operation than any other competitive machine tool
manufacturer. 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.
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