The AU-1440iA Z800 submerged wire EDM from Absolute Machine Tools is engineered to process large as well as smaller parts with accuracy, speed and convenience. The machine's X axis capacity of 55.11" (1,378 mm) with 31.5" (800 mm) in Y and Z enable it to handle workpieces up to 70.5" x 42.5" x 31.29" (1,791 mm x 1,062 mm x 782 mm) in size.
The machine structure, designed via Finite Element Analysis (FEA), includes a Meehanite cast honeycomb-type base, highly-ribbed column mounted with oversized UVZ axis and a reinforced lower-arm to increase stiffness. To maximize durability, the 5.9" (148 mm) U and V axes are protected in a cabinet located above the working area. All castings are stabilized to ensure maximum strength, reliable high precision and long durability when machining workpieces as heavy as 22,000 lbs. The rigid structure and 20 mm C1 Class U-V ball screws provide repeatable precision at the high flushing pressures necessary for high-speed cutting.
A precision hardened-stainless-steel workpiece-mounting table offers easy accessibility and is designed to function as a standard clamping system, permitting a wide range of workpieces to be fixtured quickly and accurately. The worktable can also accommodate any commercial clamping system.
AccuteX's automatic wire threading (AWT) system enhances machining speed by accomplishing fast submerged rethreading at the break point. When wire breakage occurs, rethreading takes place without dielectric drainage/refilling, resulting in spark-to-spark times as low as 15 seconds. The system also includes a scrap wire disposal unit.
A 64-bit Windows CE Based PC CNC system drives machine axes via closed loop, direct coupled AC servomotors, with 8 millionths resolution confirmed by a Heidenhain linear glass scale feedback system. The patented structure of the machine's Hiwin linear guideways reduces up to 90% of friction and vibration to produce unwavering accuracy of motion. Resulting positioning accuracy is ±0.00020" and repeatability ±0.00010" in X & Y.
Mark Cicchetti, EDM Technical Director at Absolute Machine Tools, said, "The AccuteX AU-1400iA Z800 EDM enables shops to easily process both large and small parts ergonomically and efficiently. The machine's two stage automatic tank door, unparalleled cutting speed and accuracy assure maximum flexibility and productivity."
For more information contact:
Courtney Ortner
Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.
7420 Industrial Parkway
Lorain, OH 44053
800-852-7825 / 440-960-6911
sales@absolutemachine.com
www.absolutemachine.com