THAT MATTER FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY

Makino’s new U6 and U6 H.E.A.T. wire EDM machines redefine the expectations of versatility and user-friendliness that matter to the EDM industry. The features and technologies incorporated into the U6 and U6 H.E.A.T. provide optimum EDM machining performance for every application, and further reduce wire consumption and maintenance requirements.

The revolutionary Hyper-i control system offers intuitive, interactive and intelligent functions that boost productivity and reduce operator workload. The high-definition, 24″ class size touch screen monitor with Smartphone/tablet functionality makes operation extremely easy and straightforward. With on-board electronic manuals, maintenance procedures and video training system, operators have all of the resources they need to be productive right at their fingertips.

The U6 and U6 H.E.A.T. feature a new cutting technology called HyperCut, which provides superior part accuracy and surface finish. HyperCut is capable of producing a 3umRz surface finish with three-pass machining, and represents a 20 percent reduction in cycle time and 14 percent saving in wire consumption when compared to previous technologies. Materials for steel and carbide have been developed and support both sealed and non-sealed flushing applications. The U6 H.E.A.T. also features Makino’s H.E.A.T. (High Energy Applied Technology) technology for unparalleled wire EDM machining speed and accuracy in parts featuring poor or difficult flushing conditions.

Makino has been the industry leader in low wire consumption technologies, dramatically reducing one of the single largest expenses in operating a wire EDM machine. There are no special settings or “part-time” buttons required to experience this saving; every cutting condition, including sealed and poor flush applications, is automatically optimized and designed from the ground up on the Makino for low wire consumption. Together, these features deliver optimum EDM machining performance with an ideal mix of speed, accuracy and wire consumption for the highest level of overall efficiency, throughput and cost. Only Makino can provide this level of performance in every condition and application.

The U6 and U6 H.E.A.T. contain a diverse cutting condition library with over 2,200 settings for many material types and flushing conditions from 0.004″ to 0.012″Ø wire (0.1~0.3mmØ). These settings include optimized conditions for standard hard brass wires, high-speed coated wires and high-taper soft wires. The depth and versatility of the entire cutting condition library ensure that all applications can be machined at optimum productive levels.

The U6 wire EDM machines use a space-saving and highly rigid design. The dielectric reservoir is built into the base casting of the machine, reducing the footprint while improving thermal stability. Part accuracy is further improved with the stationary worktable design, and the automated front-drop door provides excellent access to the machine and workpiece. A dielectric chiller unit, water quality deionization system, transformer and high-performance filtration system are all standard machine features.

Makino has also developed a unique Pro-Tech circuit that provides electronic galvanic protection to the workpiece in order to prevent or minimize rusting and oxidation. This unique Makino technology is standard on the U6 and U6 H.E.A.T. machines, and it preserves the integrity of the workpiece without the need for chemicals.

U3 Configuration:
•  Three-sided hardened worktable
•  Standard capacity dual digitally controlled flush pumps
•  Two-filter filtration system with Air Purge system for easy filter replacement
•  PICO (round) wire guide system

• Tool-less energizer plate indexing system with “one-click” positioning
• Exchanging of wire guides without the need for wire vertical alignment

U3 H.E.A.T. Configuration:
•  Four-sided hardened worktable
•  High-capacity dual digitally controlled flush pumps
•  Four-filter filtration system with Air Purge system for easy filter replacement
•  Split V-Guide wire guide system for reduced maintenance and longer guide life
•  H.E.A.T. technology for the high-speed machining of poor flush applications
•  Standard keyboard, mouse and tray

Major Options:
• Second display screen
• CAD/CAM system
• Large-capacity (44lbs. / 20kg) spool unit