Machine Comparison
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech vs GF AgieCharmilles CUT 2000
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · Wire EDM
Summary
The GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech and CUT 2000 are large-format wire EDMs from GF Machining Solutions that share a 0.10 - 0.33 mm wire range, +/-30 deg taper at 100 mm height and UNIQUA HMI control. The OilTech cuts in oil for fine finishes; the CUT 2000 is the larger machine.
The CUT 2000 has 1,200 x 700 x 500 mm of travel against 1,000 x 550 x 400 mm and a 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) load limit against 3,000 kg (6,614 lb). The CUT 1000 OilTech lists Ra 0.05 um achievable in oil against Ra 0.10 um, 3 um positioning against 5 um, and weighs 9,200 kg against 14,000 kg without dielectric.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech | GF AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) | 700 mm (27.6 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) | 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) ▲ |
| Positioning Accuracy | 3 um ▲ | 5 um |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.10 - 0.33 mm (0.004 - 0.013 in) | 0.10 - 0.33 mm (0.004 - 0.013 in) |
| Max Taper Angle | +/-30 deg at 100 mm height | +/-30 deg at 100 mm height |
| Best Surface Finish | Ra 0.05 um (2 uin Ra) achievable in oil ▲ | Ra 0.10 um (4 uin Ra) achievable |
| Generator | IPG (Intelligent Power Generator) - oil-optimized | IPG (Intelligent Power Generator) |
| Control | UNIQUA HMI (touchscreen) | UNIQUA HMI (touchscreen) |
| Machine Weight | 9,200 kg (20,282 lb) without dielectric | 14,000 kg (30,864 lb) without dielectric |
| Floor Space | 4,300 x 3,200 x 2,500 mm (169.3 x 126.0 x 98.4 in) | 5,200 x 3,800 x 2,600 mm (204.7 x 149.6 x 102.4 in) |
Advantages
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech
- Ra 0.05 um best finish achievable in oil, against Ra 0.10 um
- 3 um positioning accuracy against 5 um
- Lighter at 9,200 kg (20,282 lb) against 14,000 kg (30,864 lb), on a 4,300 x 3,200 mm footprint against 5,200 x 3,800 mm
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 2000
- 1,200 x 700 x 500 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 1,000 x 550 x 400 mm
- 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) workpiece load against 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
Verdict
These serve different priorities. The CUT 1000 OilTech is for PCD, carbide, medical and fine-finish die work, where cutting in oil reaches Ra 0.05 um and 3 um positioning on parts that fit 1,000 x 550 mm. The CUT 2000 is for automotive stamping, extrusion and aerospace tooling shops whose die plates need 1,200 mm of X travel and up to 5,000 kg on the table.