Makino offers its general-purpose wire EDM technologies, the U3 and U6. According to the company, they are designed for ease of operation, versatility and low operating cost.
"The U3 and U6 offer enhanced machine performance in a design that makes competitive cycle times and high degrees of accuracy and finish easy to achieve, no matter the condition or application," said Brian Pfluger, EDM product line manager at Makino. "With the addition of our new HyperCut technology and Hyper-i control, even novice operators can program and produce leading-edge part finishes in the most complex feature geometries - a significant competitive advantage for shops experiencing difficulty replacing skilled EDM operators."
The U3 and U6 offer XYZ axes travels of 370 mm x 270 mm x 220 mm and 650 mm x 450 mm x 420 mm, respectively. The U3 will accommodate a maximum workpiece size of 770 mm x 590 mm x 220 mm with a payload of 1,322 lbs, while the U6 holds sizes up to 1,000 mm x 800 mm x 400 mm with a maximum payload of 3,307 lbs. Other features of the U3 and U6 include reduced wire-consumption rates, dual digitally-controlled flush pumps and a choice of two wire-guide configurations - conventional round or Split V guide system - to accommodate any material types and flushing conditions from 0.004" to 0.012" Ø wire (0.1~0.3 mm Ø). An extensive cutting condition library provides optimized conditions for standard hard brass wires, high-speed coated wires and high-taper soft wires. According to the company, the depth and versatility of the entire cutting condition library ensure that all applications can be machined at optimum productive levels.
"The U3 and U6 feature an innovative design in which the entire bed casting is used as the dielectric reservoir," said a company spokesperson. "This design approach reduces floor space requirements over previous models and eliminates the need for additional external fluid tanks. By merging all machine components into a single base structure, the U3 and U6 provide improved mechanical rigidity and thermal stability, and the stationary table design ensures sustainable long-term accuracy. Additionally, work zone access has been simplified for straightforward, ergonomic access and ease of maintenance.
"Both the wire EDM machines are equipped with the next evolution of Makino's advanced machine control, known as Hyper-i. This control system features a user-friendly interface similar to that found on tablets and smart phones, making operation very intuitive. A 24-inch HD touch-screen display provides many intelligent functions, including onboard electronic manuals, instructional videos and a diagnosis tool, providing operators with all of the resources necessary to remain productive. The Hyper-i control can also be customized to individual operators and/or for certain shifts, and an optional dual display screen can be configured for use with an onboard CAD/CAM system.
"With the U3 and U6, there are no special settings required to experience wire saving; every cutting condition, including sealed and poor flush applications, is automatically optimized and designed from the ground up for low wire consumption."
Makino has also developed a Pro-Tech circuit that provides electronic galvanic protection to the workpiece in order to prevent or minimize rusting and oxidation. This Makino technology, standard on the U3 and U6, is designed to preserve the integrity of the workpiece without the need for chemicals.
The U3 and U6 feature Makino's HyperCut technology, a three-pass process technology developed to produce surface finishes as fine as 3 m Rz in standard tool steels. "This performance enhancement represents a 20% reduction in cycle time and 14% reduction in wire consumption, compared to previous technology," said the spokesperson."
The U3 and U6 are both available in an optional H.E.A.T. configuration, featuring Makino's High Energy Applied Technology. This configuration incorporates higher pressure dual digitally controlled flush pumps and a large capacity four-filter filtration system that together are designed to provide faster machining speeds. H.E.A.T. technology is designed to provide enhanced wire EDM machining speed and accuracy in parts featuring poor or difficult flushing conditions.
For more information contact:
Mark Rentschler
Makino Inc.
7680 Innovation Way
Mason, OH 45040
800-552-3288
www.makino.com
Southwest
TX
Andy Mustaine
Single Source Technologies
1701 W. Northwest Hwy.
Grapevine, TX 76051
877-778-5151
andy.mustaine@singlesourcetech.com
OK
KOMT
9511 E 55th Place
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-664-6064
tulsa@komt.com
LA
Michelle Hanberry
c/o Oliver Van Horn Co.
4100 Euphrosine St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
504-210-3042
michelle-hanberry@ohvanhorn.com
NM
Moncktons Machine Tools, Inc.
928 Canvas Back Rd.
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
505-891-8845
hmorrismmt@aol.com
AR
Bill Myers
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
256-301-0040
bill.myers@singlesourcetech.com
Southeast
NC, SC, VA
Dan Beckman
Single Source Technologies (SST)
415 Brookshire Road
Greer, SC 29651
864-801-8181
www.singlesourcetech.com
W. NC, SC
Chris Beckman
Single Source Technologies (SST)
415 Brookshire Road
Greer, SC 29651
Cell: 864-915-7307
chris.beckman@singlesourcetech.com
E. VA, Northeast NC
Bob Hodge
Single Source Technologies (SST)
1316 Elmwood Drive
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Cell: 804-720-2198
bob.hodge@singlesourcetech.com
West Central NC, E. SC, W. VA
Bob Winstanley
Single Source Technologies (SST)
148 Hampshire Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115
Cell: 704-577-3391
bob.winstanley@singlesourcetech.com
Central NC, VA
Dan Fredrickson
Single Source Technologies (SST)
2936 Motsinger Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Cell: 336-831-4246
dan.fredrickson@singlesourcetech.com
AL, GA, MS, TN
Bill Myers
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 256-777-8806
bill.myers@singlesourcetech.com
www.singlesourcetech.com
AR, Upper MS, W.TN
Tom Van Hersh
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 901-569-2251
thomas.vanhersh@singlesourcetech.com
Central and Eastern TN
Craig Montalbano
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 865-805-3686
craig.montalbano@singlesourcetech.com
AL
Jack Nash
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 205-612-9371
jack.nash@singlesourcetech.com
GA, FL
Gaylon Gregory
Single Source Technologies (SST)
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 770-283-4852
gaylon.gregory@singlesourcetech.com
AL, AR, FL, GA, MS, TN
Bob Ash
Single Source Technologies (SST)
Tooling & Consumables
26762 Success Drive
P.O. Box 708
Madison, AL 35758
Cell: 256-200-1100
bob.ash@singlesourcetech.com
FL
Bob Arthur
Robert Arthur Machinery, Inc.
5903 Johns Rd.
Tampa, FL 33634
813-887-4455
sales@arthurmachinery.com
www.arthurmachinery.com
Northeast
CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ,
E. PA, RI, Long Island (EDM only)
Single Source Technologies (SST)
30 Chapin Road, Suite 1208
P.O. Box 655
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-0655
800-336-7283 / 973-227-6601
www.singlesourcetech.com
MA, CT, ME, NH, RI, VT
Able Machine Tool Sales
800 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
413-786-4662
sales@ablemts.com
www.ablemts.com
DE, NJ, MD, E. PA, Long Island
Automation Solutions, Inc.
2 Hagerty Blvd., Ste. 300
West Chester, PA 19382-4956
610-430-3670
inquire@asi-pa.com
www.asi-pa.com
NY
Meagley Machinery, Inc.
8384 Glen Eagle Dr.
P.O. Box 51
Manlius, NY 13104
315-952-8525
W. PA, WV
Allegheny Machine
632 E. McMurray Rd.
McMurray, PA 15317
800-269-4090 / 724-942-4451
www.allegmach.com
Midwest
KY
Technical Equipment Sales
P.O. Box 99793
Louisville, KY 40269
800-852-0582
IN
Technical Equipment Sales
4501 Earhart Lane
Ft. Wayne, IN 46809
800-852-0582
OH
Technical Equipment Sales
10165 International Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
800-852-0582 / 513-874-0160
Technical Equipment Sales
6900 Southpointe Pkwy., Ste. A
Brecksville, OH 44141
800-852-0582
MI
Single Source Technologies (SST)
2600 Superior Court
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-232-6232
ctg@singlesourcetech.com
MN, ND, SD
Productivity, Inc.
15150 25th Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55447-1981
763-476-8600
productivity@productivity.com
WI
Preston Giles
Single Source Technologies (SST)
W229 N2510 Duplainville Rd., Unit 2
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-960-0463
IL
Preston Giles
Single Source Technologies (SST)
1135 Jansen Farm Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
847-468-1295
NE
Productivity, Inc.
13435 A Street
Omaha, NE 68144
402-330-2323
prone@productivity.com
IA
Productivity, Inc.
9440 Atlantic Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-632-4288
proia@productivity.com
KS
Mark Rehwinkel
Makino - Direct Wichita
2333 S. West St.
Bldg #100, Suite #103
Wichita, KS 67217
513-573-3607
mark.rehwinkel@makino.com
MO
Preston Giles
SST-Midwest
1135 Jansen Farm Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
847-468-1295
West
N. CA, NV
John Cardana
Clancy Machine
3942 Valley Ave., Bldg. K
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-249-2299
Cell: 925-575-4011
jcardana@clancymachinetool.com
S. CA
Scott Venter
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: 714-329-1439
scott.venter@singlesourcetech.com
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Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: 714-904-3804
wes.colony@singlesourcetech.com
S. CA (Los Angeles, Orange County)
Bill Gocke
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: 714-659-0552
bill.gocke@singlesourcetech.com
S. CA (San Fernando Valley,
San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley)
Rob Wood
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: (805) 844-1331
rob.wood@singlesourcetech.com
AZ
David Gundersen
Single Source Technologies (SST)
17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429
Cell: 602-228-0347
david.gundersen@singlesourcetech.com
MT, ID, WY, UT, WY, CO
Mark Smith
Moncktons Machine Tools (CO)
637 Osage Street
Denver, CO 80204
Cell: 303-917-3072
msmith@mmtdenver.com
OR, WA
John Ellis
Ellis Machinery
6226 20th Street E
Fife, WA 98424
253-926-6868
john@ellismachinery.com