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Wire EDM for Large Workpieces



Makino has introduced the U1310 wire EDM machine. Designed to improve ease of operation, machining speed and accuracy in large workpiece applications, the U1310 delivers versatility and flexibility for a wide range of industries.

"The U1310 provides higher levels of precision. With features like Makino's high-energy applied technology (H.E.A.T.) and an innovative fixed table design, operators can expect faster machining speeds on even the most difficult cutting applications and larger workpieces," said Brian Pfluger, EDM Product Line Manager at Makino.

The U1310 offers X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 1,310 mm by 1,010 mm by 520 mm, and is optional with a larger full stroke 620 mm Z-axis. The standard machine configuration can accommodate a maximum workpiece size of 2,000 mm by 1,600 mm by 500 mm and maximum workpiece weight of 6,000 kg. Other features of the U1310 include a programmable three-sided drop tank system for increased accessibility during workpiece loading and part set-ups, a fixed table for machining accuracy, and Makino's intuitive Hyper-i control for improved operator efficiency and performance.

The U1310 features a programmable three-sided drop tank system, enabling accessibility and easy set-ups for large workpieces and improving ergonomics for machine maintenance and operation. Operators can lower the work tank for unobstructed access from three sides, and can drop the tank below table level for even more accessibility. Additionally, since the work tank height can be adjusted to match the workpiece, the operator can clearly see the machining condition at all times. To reduce the operation interval for wire spool replacement, the machine is standard with a large capacity wire spool unit that accommodates spool size up to 30 kg.

Equipped with Makino's advanced Hyper-i machine control, the U1310 provides a more intuitive operation experience by utilizing a user-friendly interface similar to that found on tablets and smartphones. A high-definition touchscreen display features pinch, swipe and spread functions and integrates on-board digital manuals, intelligent help functions and an e-Learning training system for easy, efficient operation. 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 optional onboard CAD/CAM system.

The U1310 maintains machining accuracy with a fixed worktable design that provides machine rigidity, even when the table is loaded with a heavy workpiece. "The combination of machine rigidity with machining technology and control software delivers roundness, and operators can expect shape accuracies within 0.3 µm and a best surface finish of 0.3 µm Ra / 2.2 µm Rz," said a company spokesperson. The machine is also capable of operating wire sizes of 0.200, 0.250, and 0.300 mm diameter.

The U1310's dielectric fluid cooling unit, which has been integrated into the base machine casting, keeps the temperature inside the machine at the same level as the dielectric fluid temperature. This provides greater thermal stability, reducing distortion and offering stable high-machining accuracy even during long hours of machining.

The U1310 is available with H.E.A.T. configuration, featuring Makino's High Energy Applied Technology. This configuration incorporates a combination of flushing enhancements and special generator upgrades designed to increase cutting speeds on the most difficult machining applications. H.E.A.T. technology is designed to provide greater wire EDM machining speed and accuracy in parts featuring poor or difficult flushing conditions. This performance enhancement enables up to 43% faster machining times and up to 33% reduction in wire consumption.

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

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

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

Southeast

SC

Jason Pieowiak

Single Source Technologies (SST)

415 Brookshire Road

Greer, SC 29651

Cell: 864-498-2664

jason.pieowiak@singlesourcetech.com

NC, SC, VA

Cara Kelso

Single Source Technologies (SST)

EDM Consumables

415 Brookshire Road

Greer, SC 29651

Cell: 908-265-7317

cara.kelso@singlesourcetech.com

W. NC, W. SC

Chris Beckman

Single Source Technologies (SST)

415 Brookshire Road

Greer, SC 29651

Cell: 864-915-7307

chris.beckman@singlesourcetech.com

E. VA, E. NC

Bob Hodge

Single Source Technologies (SST)

1316 Elmwood Drive

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Cell: 804-720-2198

bob.hodge@singlesourcetech.com

Central/S. NC

Bob Winstanley

Single Source Technologies (SST)

148 Hampshire Drive

Mooresville, NC 28115

Cell: 704-577-3391

bob.winstanley@singlesourcetech.com

E. NC, VA

Dan Fredrickson

Single Source Technologies (SST)

415 Brookshire Road

Greer, SC 29651

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

N. 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

W. NC, Central and E. 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, 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

Kenneth Boucher

Single Source Technologies (SST)

26762 Success Dr.

Madison, AL 35756

407-988-7195

kenneth.boucher@singlesourcetech.com

Ben Guest

Single Source Technologies (SST)

Tooling & Consumables

26762 Success Dr.

Madison, AL 35756

Cell: (281) 254-0728

ben.guest@singlesourcetech.com

GA

Steve Stratman

Single Source Technologies (SST)

Tooling & Consumables

26762 Success Drive

Madison, Alabama 35756

Cell: 864-247-3567

steve.stratman@singlesourcetech.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

319-734-3403

dsmith@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

Jonathan Hay

Single Source Technologies (SST)

17800 Newhope Street, Ste. K

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5429

Cell: 380-2336

jonathan.hay@singlesourcetech.com

S. CA (Inland Empire, San Diego)

Wes Colony

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

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