AgieCharmilles High Efficiency Sinker EDM

For general mold and die, as well as specific industry segments like aerospace and aeronautics, automotive, and information and communications technology, the new die-sinking EDM AgieCharmilles machines offer success-enabling features and excellent performance. The machines’ generator and all the available features in the standard configuration make the AgieCharmilles FORM E machines comprehensive partners in customers’ production chains.

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AgieCharmilles FORM E Series - Sinker EDM

 

FORM E 350 Travels: 13.78 x 9.843 x 9.843 in FORM E 600 Travels: 23.62 x 15.74 x 15.74 in

 

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_{Human-machine interface (HMI) increases productivity}

The development of this new AC FORM HMI is based on a study carried out with numerous mold makers in order to streamline the mold-making technique. This ease of use, which has made GF Machining Solutions interfaces so successful, has not only been maintained, but has been developed even further to support mold makers during die sinking. 

 

_{Quality-boosting, cost-saving generator}

At the heart of the AgieCharmilles FORM E 350 sinker EDM solution is GF Machining Solutions’ proprietary, high-end Intelligent Speed Power Generator (ISPG). The electrical discharge machining (EDM) process is continuously optimized and that dramatically reduces electrode wear. Process control takes just a fraction of a second and produces an extremely uniform surface finish.

 

 

 

Footprint

Starting with a space-saving footprint that takes your valuable floor space into consideration, the AgieCharmilles FORM E 350 sets market standards for compact die-sinking EDM machines.

Position resolution

The use of a cast iron and the short C frame design ensures static and dynamic rigidity of the mechanical structure. Positioning accuracy is guaranteed by linear glass scales on the cross table. The die sinker’s ergonomics are engineered to provide the most favorable ratio between floor spare and work surface.

Unattended machining

The new AgieCharmilles FORM E sinker EDM series allows you to considerably increase your production by reducing human intervention. Thanks to the Linear Tool Changer (LTC) and an external robot from System 3R, you can easily take your production to the next level of die-sinking efficiency.

Surface finish

Several options are available to extend the already impressive AgieCharmilles FORM E series capabilities. These include the GammaTEC technology to optimize die sinking machining for shiny surface finishes on parts.

Superb productivity—right out of the box!

The latest-generation powerful Intelligent Speed Power Generator (ISPG) makes this machine deal for meeting the highest demands for machining accuracy—right out of the box.

Located close to the working area, the ISPG offers complete digital data monitoring and a great number of technologies are already parameterized. Get a fast start on machining a wide range of materials with no additional tuning while enjoying best spark control, a high material removal rate, and high repeatability of form accuracy and surface quality.

Achieve high efficiency and productivity without sacrificing quality!

_{Built-in strategies for your success}

 

Optimal machining parameters with no tuning, thanks to TECFORM expert system. With its machining strategies dedicated to specific application, TECFORM makes easy work of machining ribs, surfaces, sub gates, contours, punches, micro machined characteristics.

_{Save money with lowest electrode wear}

 

Savings—of electrodes, electrode wear, and machining costs—are built into this solution’s iQ (innovation + Quality) technology. You achieve higher productivity and efficiency, greater accuracy due to respect for details, and can produce more parts per electrode.

 

Save money with lowest electrode wear

Savings—of electrodes, electrode wear, and machining costs—are built into this solution’s onboard iQ (innovation + Quality) technology. At the same time, you achieve higher productivity and efficiency, greater accuracy due to respect for details, and can produce more parts per electrode.

Plus, you can use graphite instead of copper electrodes and your setup times are dramatically reduced due to iQ enabling the use of multiple forms and cavities per electrode.

Get the iQ advantages and start saving on electrode use, wear, and machining costs!

Your benefits

Eliminate electrode wear and gain greater form accuracy with onboard iQ (innovation + Quality). With iQ, electrode wear is virtually eliminated, so you get lower machining cost per part, require fewer electrode changes, and profit from higher efficiency and productivity. Save electrodes, save money!

 

 

Manufacture more parts per electrode, thanks to iQ (innovation + Quality) technology. Electrode wear is virtually eliminated to significantly extend the useful lifetimes of your electrodes while machining with greater accuracy. Extend the lifetimes of your electrodes! Profit from lowest electrode wear!

 

 

Use graphite instead of copper electrodes and consume up to 40% fewer electrodes to achieve surface quality up to VDI 12. These efficiencies are made possible by iQ (innovation + Quality) technology built into this die-sinking EDM solution.

Save time and improve your machining quality with iQ!

 

 

Integrated C axis for more productivity

Increase your productivity thanks to this solution’s ability to maintain full Z travel height and give you full access to the work envelope. Minimize your setup time by using the integrated precision C axis for fast and easy alignment of electrodes and workpieces.

Your benefits

Put your productivity centerstage with this die-sinking solution’s capacity to maintain full Z travel height and allow you full work envelope access. Optimize your setup time with the integrated precision C axis—a real advantage over a bolted on C axis for fast electrode and workpiece alignment.

 

 

Broaden Your Scope Of Applications

Widen your scope of applications and prepare for upcoming machining challenges thanks to this solution’s included technologies for machining a wide variety of materials.

Easily machine an array of materials including copper, copper-tungsten, brass, graphite and steel with the optimized settings are standard to this machine. Increase your ability to meet the demands of a wide range of market segments.

Address the needs of a wider market and be ready for emerging machining challenges.

_{Ready For Every Challenge}

Get set to easily address upcoming machining challenges. The included technologies with this solution help you easily machine a wide variety of materials, like copper, copper-tungsten, brass, graphite and steel to make you more versatile. Address the needs of a wider market today and in the future

_{Start Fast, Finish Quality.} 

 

Our Expert System called TEC FORM gives the possibility to mix some materials for machining a cavity, in order to take the best of each for the operation. For example : Roughing fast with graphite, then reaching a very fine surface finish with copper electrodes.

 

Solutions To Drive Savings And Quality

Optimize your die-sinking EDM machines’ performance to save time and money, thanks to our wide range of electrodes, and get the technical expertise to deliver the quality your customers expect.

Save time and money by choosing from our broad range of electrodes covering all of your application needs. Profit from easy access to electrodes matching a large array of generator settings, and be assured of easy, fast and secure production setup—with no time-consuming ramp up.

Deliver your customers perfect quality, right on time, with our technical expertise helping you to maintain your machine in its original state. Benefit from maximum parts availability, preventive maintenance and expert, local support.

Your benefits

Count on optimum machine performance to save you time and money, due to our wide range of electrodes covering all of your application needs. Achieve easy, fast and secure production setup—no ramp up necessary—and get on the road to optimum performance that saves you time and money.

 

 

Deliver the long-term quality your customers expect and do it on time, thanks to our local technical expertise and maximum availability of parts. Experience higher machine uptime and produce high quality parts with our preventive services and local support behind you all the way.

 

 

 

 

Eliminate Costly Manual Polishing

Eliminate the extra, time-consuming step of manual polishing from your machining equation.

With this solution, carbon powder in the dielectric can deliver a homogenous, sparkling and shiny mold surface finish straight out of the machine.

Experience the advantages of our extended dielectric circulation system, including adapted nozzles, pipes and filters, as well as specific technologies to drive your success in executing demanding applications.

 

_{Your benefits}

Make costly, time-consuming manual polishing a thing of the past with this solution’s incorporation of carbon powder in the dielectric. You’ll get homogenous, sparkling surface finishes straight out of the machine—no need for hand polishing.

 

 

Boost Your Competitive Edge And Quality

Advance your ability to deliver the enduring quality your customers expect and ensure the long-term competitiveness of your business.

Deliver your customers perfect quality, right on time, thanks to our technical expertise helping you to maintain your machine in its original state. Benefit from maximum parts availability, preventive maintenance, and expert, local support.

Ensure the long-term competitiveness of your business with the powerful combination of our machine upgrades, System 3R Tooling and Automation, and our expert training supported. Turn your machine operators into real experts able to exploit the full capabilities of our state-of-the-art machines—so you’re ready for new opportunities.

Your benefits

Deliver the long-lasting and quality your customers expect—right on time—thanks to our technical expertise helping maintain your machine in its original state. Benefit from maximum parts availability, preventive maintenance, and expert, local support.

 

 

Boost your long-term competitiveness with our machine upgrades, System 3R Tooling and Automation, and our expert training. Expand and modernize your machine capabilities and turn your operators into real experts in order to adapt to market opportunities. Capitalize on your initial investment.

 

Get faster setup times with less training Empower even less experienced machine operators to make full use of the machine, with just one day of training, thanks to the ease of use built into the AC FORM HMI. That means you can allocate more experienced operators to tasks requiring greater expertise.

 

Easily master die-sinking EDM Achieve great die-sinking EDM results as easily as you use a smartphone, thanks to the AC FORM HMI. Get the proven icon-based cycle selection and touch screen interface that were developed on the basis of an operator survey.