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Brother has developed the new HS70A submerged wire EDM. With the new AE (anti-electrolysis) Generator linear glass scales and larger workpiece capacity of 770 lbs, EDM is said to offer value for stamping tool and die, medical parts (titanium alloys), production parts and form tools, including PCD.
With a compact body, the EDM comes equipped with an inverter pump and does not require an air supply. Fast automatic wire threading, says the company, includes a threading time of 15 seconds, annealing the wire and reliable threading even if the workpiece is submerged. A new spark generator is said to help increase the machine productivity, with max cutting speeds of 28in2/hr in steel.
The EDM contains a new user/machine interface with 10 MB memory, 3D graphics and 12.1" large color display. Expanded applications include an optional index table for multi-face machining.
Almost any shop can automate at least some of its production, even in low-volume, high-mix applications. The key to getting started is finding the simplest solutions that fit your requirements. It helps to work with an automation partner that understands your needs.
AMPG can’t help but take risks — its management doesn’t know how to run machines. But these risks have enabled it to become a runaway success in its market.
If you want to streamline production and be competitive in the industry, you will need far more than a standard three-axis CNC mill or two-axis CNC lathe and a few measuring tools.
