Machine Comparison
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 vs GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech
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Summary
The GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 and the GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech share one platform: 1,000 x 550 x 400 mm of X/Y/Z travel, a 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) workpiece load, 3 um positioning accuracy, 0.10 - 0.33 mm wire and +/-30 deg taper at 100 mm height. The OilTech version runs an oil-optimized IPG generator, and the headline difference is surface finish.
In oil, the OilTech reaches Ra 0.05 um (2 uin Ra) against Ra 0.10 um (4 uin Ra) for the standard machine. The standard CUT 1000 is the smaller and lighter installation: 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) against 9,200 kg (20,282 lb) without dielectric, on a 4,200 x 3,100 x 2,450 mm footprint against 4,300 x 3,200 x 2,500 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 | GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 3 um | 3 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 0.10 um (4 uin Ra) achievable | Ra 0.05 um (2 uin Ra) achievable in oil ▲ |
| Generator | IPG (Intelligent Power Generator) | IPG (Intelligent Power Generator) - oil-optimized |
| Control | UNIQUA HMI (touchscreen) | UNIQUA HMI (touchscreen) |
| Machine Weight | 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) without dielectric | 9,200 kg (20,282 lb) without dielectric |
| Floor Space | 4,200 x 3,100 x 2,450 mm (165.4 x 122.0 x 96.5 in) | 4,300 x 3,200 x 2,500 mm (169.3 x 126.0 x 98.4 in) |
Advantages
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000
- Lighter at 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) against 9,200 kg (20,282 lb) without dielectric
- Smaller footprint: 4,200 x 3,100 x 2,450 mm against 4,300 x 3,200 x 2,500 mm
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech
- Best finish of Ra 0.05 um (2 uin Ra) in oil against Ra 0.10 um (4 uin Ra)
- Oil-optimized IPG generator for carbide, PCD, titanium and cobalt-chrome work
Verdict
Both machines cut the same 1,000 x 550 x 400 mm envelope, so the choice comes down to the dielectric. Choose the GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 OilTech for carbide and PCD tooling, titanium and cobalt-chrome medical parts, or die work where Ra 0.05 um is the target. Choose the standard GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 for large progressive die plates, mold plates and extrusion dies where Ra 0.10 um is enough and a lighter, smaller machine suits the floor.