Ultra-Precision Machining for Stamping, Fine Blanking, Electric Motor Stator Die Tooling

In Booth S-338700, Makino Inc. (Mason, OH) will introduce their new UP6 HEAT wire EDM machine that is designed for ultra-precision machining and is capable of achieving workpiece positional accuracies of 1 micron (0.00004 in) while providing X/Y/Z travels, respectively, of 650 mm x 470 mm x 320 mm (25.59 in x 18.50 in x 12.68 in). The UP6 HEAT is designed for high precision stamping and fine blanking applications, and is ideally suited for electric motor stator die tooling. It features a stationary work table design that helps improve positional accuracy, as the machine is moving the same mass regardless of workpiece weight. The machine uses a programmable rise-and-fall 3-sided work tank that provides excellent ergonomic access to the work zone, and this configuration also simplifies requirements for automation.

This wire EDM contains several features that are designed to provide the highest level of long-term thermal stability, such as integrating the water di-electric reservoir into the base casting of the machine, which also minimizes floor space requirements. It employs active thermal cooling of the entire structure where chilled di-electric fluid is circulated through the casting to maintain a constant machine temperature.  The machine uses the intuitive and revolutionary Hyper-i control that features a large 24 in class HD touch-screen that operates like a common smartphone or tablet. The Hyper-i control delivers a common interface that is used on both Makino wire and sinker EDM machines and contains many helpful advanced functions that support the every need of the operator to boost productivity. The machine also comes standard with the HyperConnect IIoT network connectivity function for remote machine monitoring and interconnectivity of all manufacturing information.

The UP6 HEAT will also feature the new HyperDrive Extreme wire drive and wire threading system that improves the performance capabilities of the machine. This new wire drive system uses a new AC motor tensioning system that expands the range and stability of wire tension and also reduces the maintenance requirements. The new wire threading system provides both Jet and Jet-less threading modes and can rethread the wire in the gap at a break point.

Makino Inc., 7680 Innovation Way, Mason, OH 45040, 513-573-7200, Fax: 513-573-7360, www.makino.com.