Wire EDM Cuts Variable Heights Faster, More Precise
The CUT 300 Sp Wire EDM from GF AgieCharmilles provides fast spark-to-spark wire threading for wire diameters ranging from 0.002 in – 0.012 in and can handle part tapers of up to 45 deg, regardless of part thickness.
Posted: July 11, 2013
This wire EDM provides fast spark-to-spark wire threading for wire diameters ranging from 0.002 in – 0.012 in and can handle part tapers of up to 45 deg, regardless of part thickness.
The CUT 300 Sp Wire EDM from GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, IL) provides fast spark-to-spark wire threading, increases energy efficiency and boosts productivity when cutting parts of variable heights.
The machine incorporates a micro-processor numerical control that allows automatic machining of workpieces from roughing to finishing, as well as enables automation of common machining operations.
The incorporation of the state-of-the-art, intuitive AC CUT HMI (human-machine interface) CNC allows for the optimal mix of quality, productivity and control over production costs. HMI CNC machining allows for the optimal mix of quality, productivity and control over production costs.
Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, the CUT 300 Sp boasts active thermostabilization for the best positioning accuracy, onboard PROFIL-EXPERT, Power Expert and TAPER-EXPERT 2 smart modules, and a wide range of smart functions to boost performance.
The Power Expert smart module continuously calculates part thickness, checking injection pressure and adjusting machine power accordingly. This prevents wire breakage when changing the part thickness being machined.
As a result, the CUT 300 Sp improves accuracy and cutting speed in parts of variable heights, such as plastic injection molds, aluminum extrusion dies and components for the aerospace and medical industries.
The machine’s optional touch probe allows the user to inspect a finished part in the machine before it is removed from the worktable, eliminating the need for part inspection with a CMM.
The CUT 300 Sp accommodates wire diameters ranging from 0.002 in – 0.012 in (0.07 mm – 0.33 mm) and can handle part tapers of up to 45 deg, regardless of part thickness. The machine’s digital CC generator enables surface finishes as fine as Ra 0.1 µm and boasts cutting speeds of up to 38 in2/hour (606 mm2/hour).
Energy savings are also achieved with the CUT 300 Sp, via the Econowatt 2 smart module. This energy-saving standard feature can be programmed to automatically switch off the machine at the end of unattended operation or awaken the machine and complete thermostabilization prior to production. Econowatt 2 also automatically turns off the machine when a job is completed or a machining process is interrupted.
To minimize machine footprint, the CUT 300 Sp implements a drop door to provide access to the work area. The machine measures just 102 in x 111 in x 88 in (2,590 mm x 2,819 mm x 2,235 mm).
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