Machine Comparison
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 3000 vs GF AgieCharmilles CUT E 350
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · Wire EDM
Summary
The GF AgieCharmilles CUT 3000 and the GF AgieCharmilles CUT E 350 are both GF wire EDMs, but they serve different jobs. The CUT 3000 is listed as a configurable large machine, and its rows are ceilings rather than one machine's figures: up to 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X, up to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y, up to 600 mm (23.6 in) of Z and up to 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) of workpiece. Those listed figures are still to be confirmed.
The CUT E 350 is a production machine for punches, dies and plates with 350 x 250 x 250 mm of travel and a 400 kg load limit. Because the CUT 3000 figures are maxima across configurations, a given machine may be smaller.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF AgieCharmilles CUT 3000 | GF AgieCharmilles CUT E 350 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | Up to 1,500 mm (59.1 in) | 350 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | Up to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) | 250 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | Up to 600 mm (23.6 in) | 250 mm |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | Up to 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) | 400 kg |
Advantages
GF AgieCharmilles CUT 3000
- Listed travels of up to 1,500 mm (59.1 in) in X and up to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Y for very large plates
- Listed workpiece weight of up to 8,000 kg (17,637 lb)
GF AgieCharmilles CUT E 350
- A defined 350 x 250 x 250 mm envelope and 400 kg limit rather than a configuration ceiling
- Built for everyday production of punches, dies and plates
- EDM Expert strategies for quick setup
Verdict
Choose the GF AgieCharmilles CUT E 350 for everyday punch, die and plate work within 350 x 250 x 250 mm of travel and 400 kg. Consider the GF AgieCharmilles CUT 3000 only for very large or heavy mold and die plates, and only after reading the actual machine's travels and load rating from its nameplate and control, since the listed figures of up to 1,500 mm and 8,000 kg are ceilings, not a specification.