Makino Introduces UP32i Wire EDM for Complex Machining
Makino has introduced the UP32i wire EDM machine, designed for machining complex items that require extensive and intricate machining. High accuracy precision parts, progressive dies and highly engineered plastic molds for such uses as semiconductor devices, connectors, consumer electronics and precision machine components are all capable of being handled by the UP32i, stated a company spokesperson.
"Makino's Crystal Machining Circuit (CMC) provides high-definition surface finishes down to 3 micro-inch Ra with no special tooling, jigs or fixtures," the spokesperson commented. Hardened materials can achieve surface finishes up to 0.5 micron Ry for a workpiece size up to 31.1" x 26.4" x 8.7" (790mm x 670mm x 220mm). Guide-pin holes equal to that obtained by jig grinding can be burned with the UP32i due to its roundness capabilities.
Patented Automatic Wire Threading
Unattended machining time is optimized on the UP32i by integrating a variety of auto threading methods. These include high speed, small hole and normal settings, randomly established within the same program based on the necessary application.
The UP32i wire is threaded in 15 seconds with the patented automatic wire threading process from Makino. Within standard specifications, automatic threading is possible for start holes as small as 0.19" (4.826mm) diameter.
Makino guarantees 12,000 machining hours can be achieved out of a single set of wire guides, with wire diameter ranges from 0.003" to 0.012" inches (0.0762mm to 0.3048mm). Vertical alignment is virtually eliminated since the guides do not require removal for cleaning, according to the company.
WireWIZARD and Patented Processes
The Makino WireWIZARD operating system is designed to deliver high speed machining capability with accuracy. This control technology has three main graphical components designed for maximum throughput - programming, set-up and run - which provide the basic needs for many applications.
"The WireWIZARD cutting technology is designed to provide performance and surface integrity without sacrificing speed, allowing for up to 30% faster processing speeds. It will automatically select the optimum machining conditions even for shapes where water pressure changes can occur, such as when starting to machine from the edge of a workpiece" a spokesperson stated.
Like all Makino EDM machines, the patented Makino drop tank design allows setup work to be done from three sides. With the UP32i, the machining area is enclosed and isolated from the effects of ambient temperature change in order to minimize the impact of thermal distortion on the work tank and upper head.
The temperature inside the covered area coincides with the dielectric fluid temperature that is controlled in the bed tank through a patent-pending temperature control process. Changes in the overall machine temperature are thus minimized, which helps to ensure high-accuracy machining over long hours of operation.
UP32i Features
The UP32i weighs 9,700 lbs (4,400 kg), and can
handle submerged part weights of 1,323 lbs (600 kg). The maximum part size is
31.1" x 26.4" x 8.7" (790mm x 670mm x 220mm) on a 24.8" x 18.1" (630mm x 460mm)
table.
The X-, Y-, and Z-axis travel are 14.7" x 10.6" x 8.7" (374mm x 270mm x 220mm), with a 50-nanometer (0.00005mm) scale feedback system standard for micromachining and enhanced positioning accuracy.
The taper angle of the UP32i is +/- 15° (3.9"/99.06mm), with an option to +/- 35°, (1.9"/48.26mm). Makino warrants the machine ballscrews for 10 years.
The UP32i joins the UP53i and the UPJ-2 in the wire-machining marketplace. The UP53i is a larger version of the UP32i, with an X- Y- and Z-axis travel of 20.5" x 14.7" x 12.6" (520mm x 370mm x 320mm), allowing for a 13,007-lb (5,900 kg) workpiece with a surface finish of 5 micron Ra. The UPJ-2 features standard capabilities for automatically threading and machining with wire as small as 0.00078" (0.02mm) in diameter.
For more information contact:
Mark Rentschler
Makino Inc.
7680 Innovation Way
Mason, OH 45040
800-552-3288
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Terry Worthan
Innovative Solutions, LLC
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