Machine Comparison
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 vs Makino U1310
GF Machining Solutions vs Makino · Wire EDM
Summary
The GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 and the Makino U1310 are both large wire EDMs. The figures for the GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 are listed figures still to be confirmed on the machine, and it is aimed mainly at buyers checking a used large wire EDM.
The Makino U1310 has more travel on every axis: 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X against 1,000 mm (39.4 in), 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y against 550 mm (21.7 in), and 520 mm of Z, 620 mm optional, against 400 mm (15.7 in). The CUT 1000 is listed with a continuous wire range of 0.10 - 0.33 mm (0.004 - 0.013 in); the Makino lists 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300 mm wire.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 | Makino U1310 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) | 1,310 mm (51.57 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) | 1,010 mm (39.76 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 520 mm (optional 620 mm) (20.47 in (optional 24.41 in)) ▲ |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.10 - 0.33 mm (0.004 - 0.013 in) | 0.200, 0.250, 0.300mm Ø (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) |
Advantages
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000
- Listed wire range of 0.10 - 0.33 mm, including sizes below 0.200 mm and above 0.300 mm
- An option for buyers checking a used large wire EDM
Makino U1310
- 1,310 mm (51.57 in) X travel against 1,000 mm (39.4 in)
- 1,010 mm (39.76 in) Y travel against 550 mm (21.7 in)
- 520 mm Z travel (620 mm optional) against 400 mm (15.7 in)
Verdict
For large mold bases, die sets and long parts, the Makino U1310 is the clear choice on this table, with more travel on all three axes and up to 620 mm of Z. The GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 makes sense only as a used-machine purchase, and only after its listed 1,000 x 550 x 400 mm envelope and wire range are confirmed on the machine, since the figures here are unverified.