Machine Comparison
FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB vs Makino U1310
FANUC vs Makino · Wire EDM
Summary
The FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB and the Makino U1310 are both wire EDMs, but they serve different jobs. The FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB is a mid-size machine with 400 x 300 x 255 mm of X/Y/Z travel. The Makino U1310 is a large-part machine with 1,310 x 1,010 x 520 mm, and 620 mm of Z optional.
The Makino U1310 leads on every travel row: 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X against 400 mm (15.75 in), 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y against 300 mm (11.81 in), and 520 mm of Z against 255 mm (10.04 in). The FANUC lists a continuous wire range of 0.1 - 0.3 mm; the Makino lists 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300 mm wire.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB | Makino U1310 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.75 in) | 1,310 mm (51.57 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.81 in) | 1,010 mm (39.76 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 255 mm (10.04 in) | 520 mm (optional 620 mm) (20.47 in (optional 24.41 in)) ▲ |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.1 - 0.3 mm | 0.200, 0.250, 0.300mm Ø (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) |
Advantages
FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB
- Listed wire range of 0.1 - 0.3 mm, including sizes below 0.200 mm
- Compact 400 x 300 x 255 mm envelope for punches, die blocks and inserts
Makino U1310
- 1,310 mm (51.57 in) X travel against 400 mm (15.75 in)
- 1,010 mm (39.76 in) Y travel against 300 mm (11.81 in)
- 520 mm Z travel (620 mm optional) against 255 mm (10.04 in)
Verdict
Choose by part size. The FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB fits tool and die, medical and aerospace work on punches, die blocks, inserts and small hard parts within 400 x 300 x 255 mm of travel, including fine wire work below 0.200 mm. The Makino U1310 fits large mold bases, die sets and long parts that need 1,310 mm of X and up to 620 mm of Z travel, and automated cells using its programmable drop tank.