GF Machining Solutions says its new CUT F 600 is a thermally-stable wire EDM machine that automatically identifies and adapts wire speed during the cutting performance, leading to improved productivity and process reliability.

The CUT F 600 wire EDM is designed to balance precision with productivity for accurate machining and high surface finishes. Designed for ease of use and flexibility, the machine features the UNIQUA control, ISPS (Intelligent Spark Protection System) and iWire intelligent functions and the radio frequency identification (RFID) Smart Wire system. It also offers design improvements for thermal stabilisation, vibration control and precise machine movements.

The iWire function automatically identifies and adapts wire speed to changing erosion height conditions during the wire EDM process. According to the company, this capability eliminates wire breakage while reducing overall wire consumption per job. The iWire function works in tandem with the company’s ISPS, both of which are accessed via the Uniqua control.

Additionally, iWire not only recognises exactly where sparks are occurring during the wire EDM process but also measures and identifies the position of each spark along the length of the wire. Knowing the exact location of a spark enables iWire to adapt the wire spool speed automatically.

For precise machine movements, vibration control and overall process stability, CUT F series machines provide use the work tank and dielectric fluid to cool the machine’s axis optical encoders. A further design innovation is the incorporation of higher accuracy machine ball screws that improve both positioning accuracy and smooth operation.

The CUT F 600’s Uniqua HMI features a 19″ vertical touchscreen, full keyboard and mouse.

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