Machine Comparison
GF AgieCharmilles CUT P 550 vs GF AgieCharmilles CUT P Pro
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · Wire EDM
Summary
The GF AgieCharmilles CUT P 550 and GF AgieCharmilles CUT P Pro share one envelope: 550 x 350 x 400 mm of X/Y/Z travel, a 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) load, 0.05 - 0.33 mm wire and +/-30 deg taper at 100 mm height. The CUT P Pro is the higher-spec version, with an IPG Pro generator and a UNIQUA HMI with process analytics.
It lists 0.8 um positioning accuracy against 1 um and a best finish of Ra 0.04 um (1.6 uin Ra) against Ra 0.05 um (2 uin Ra). The CUT P 550 is slightly smaller and lighter: 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) against 6,800 kg (14,991 lb) without dielectric, and 3,200 x 2,600 x 2,400 mm of floor space against 3,300 x 2,700 x 2,450 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF AgieCharmilles CUT P 550 | GF AgieCharmilles CUT P Pro |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 1 um | 0.8 um ▲ |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.05 - 0.33 mm (0.002 - 0.013 in) | 0.05 - 0.33 mm (0.002 - 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 | Ra 0.04 um (1.6 uin Ra) achievable ▲ |
| Generator | IPG Advanced (Intelligent Power Generator) | IPG Pro (Intelligent Power Generator) |
| Control | UNIQUA HMI (touchscreen) | UNIQUA HMI with process analytics |
| Machine Weight | 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) without dielectric | 6,800 kg (14,991 lb) without dielectric |
| Floor Space | 3,200 x 2,600 x 2,400 mm (126.0 x 102.4 x 94.5 in) | 3,300 x 2,700 x 2,450 mm (129.9 x 106.3 x 96.5 in) |
Advantages
GF AgieCharmilles CUT P 550
- Lighter at 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) against 6,800 kg (14,991 lb) without dielectric
- Smaller footprint: 3,200 x 2,600 x 2,400 mm against 3,300 x 2,700 x 2,450 mm
GF AgieCharmilles CUT P Pro
- 0.8 um positioning accuracy against 1 um
- Best finish of Ra 0.04 um (1.6 uin Ra) against Ra 0.05 um (2 uin Ra)
- IPG Pro generator and UNIQUA HMI with process analytics
Verdict
Both cut the same 550 x 350 x 400 mm envelope, so the question is how far precision must go. The GF AgieCharmilles CUT P 550 already reaches 1 um and Ra 0.05 um, enough for most precision mold, medical and aerospace tooling. Choose the GF AgieCharmilles CUT P Pro for optical molds and micro-connector tooling that specify Ra 0.04 um or sub-micron positioning, or for high-volume cells that will use its process analytics.