Machine Comparison
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 vs ONA AV60
GF Machining Solutions vs ONA Electroerosion · Wire EDM
Summary
The GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 and the ONA AV60 are both large wire EDMs for die and mold work, with differently shaped envelopes. The CUT 1000 has the longer X axis, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) against 800 mm (31.5 in). The ONA AV60 offers 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y against 550 mm, Z travel from 500 to 800 mm against 400 mm (15.7 in), and ±30° taper at 400 mm (15.8 in) height.
The ONA also takes more weight, 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) against 3,000 kg (6,614 lb), and lists 2 um positioning accuracy against 3 um. The CUT 1000 holds the better finish, Ra 0.10 um (4 uin Ra) against Ra 0.15 um (6 uin), and runs finer wire, from 0.10 mm against 0.2 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 | ONA AV60 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) ▲ | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) | 600 mm (23.6 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 mm (19.7 / 23.6 / 27.5 / 31.5 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) | 5000 kg (11000 lbs) ▲ |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.10 - 0.33 mm (0.004 - 0.013 in) | 0.20 / 0.33 mm (0.008 – 0.013 in) |
| Max Taper Angle | +/-30 deg at 100 mm height | +/- 30° / 400 mm (+/- 30° / 15.8 in), optionally ±45° |
Advantages
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) X travel against 800 mm (31.5 in)
- Best finish of Ra 0.10 um (4 uin Ra) against Ra 0.15 um (6 uin)
- Wire from 0.10 mm, against a 0.2 mm minimum on the ONA AV60
ONA AV60
- 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) workpiece load against 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
- Z travel of 500/600/700/800 mm against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- ±30° taper at 400 mm (15.8 in) height against +/-30 deg at 100 mm
- 2 um positioning accuracy against 3 um
Verdict
For long die plates that need 1,000 mm of X travel, or work where a finish near Ra 0.10 um saves polishing, the GF AgieCharmilles CUT 1000 is the better fit. For thick workpieces, tall extrusion dies and steep taper work, choose the ONA AV60: its Z travel reaches 800 mm, it holds ±30° at 400 mm height, and its table takes 5,000 kg.