Machine Comparison
Makino EDAF2-FH vs Makino EDAF3
Makino vs Makino · Sinker EDM
Summary
The Makino EDAF2-FH and Makino EDAF3 are Hyper-i sinker EDMs with the same 5,000 mm/min rapid traverse and about 350 mm of Z travel. The EDAF2-FH is the hole-drilling version of the EDAF2, aimed at shops that want sinker burning and EDM drilling on one machine; the EDAF3 is the larger dedicated sinker.
The EDAF3 offers 450 mm of X and 351 mm of Y travel against 350 mm and 250 mm, a 700×500 mm table against 500 x 350 mm, an 800 kg (1,764 lb) workpiece load against 500 kg (1,100 lb), and a 165 lbs electrode limit against 50 kg (110 lb). The EDAF2-FH is the lighter machine at about 4,500 kg against 5,400 kg.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino EDAF2-FH | Makino EDAF3 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 250 mm (9.8 in) | 351 mm (13.8 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Table Size | 500 x 350 mm (19.7 x 13.8 in) | 700×500 (27.5 in x 19.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 500 kg (1,100 lb) | 800 kg (1,764 lb) ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 5,000 mm/min (197 ipm) | 5,000 mm/min (197 ipm) |
| Max Electrode Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) | 165 lbs ▲ |
| Control | Makino Hyper-i (touchscreen) | Makino Hyper-i (touchscreen) |
| Machine Weight | ~4,500 kg (9,921 lb) | 5,400 kg (11,900 lb) |
Advantages
Makino EDAF2-FH
- Sinker burning plus EDM hole drilling for cooling channels, vent holes and wire start holes on one machine
- Lighter machine at about 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) against 5,400 kg (11,900 lb)
Makino EDAF3
- 450 mm (17.7 in) X and 351 mm (13.8 in) Y travel against 350 mm and 250 mm
- 800 kg (1,764 lb) workpiece load against 500 kg (1,100 lb)
- 165 lbs electrode weight limit against 50 kg (110 lb)
- 700×500 mm table against 500 x 350 mm
Verdict
Choose the Makino EDAF2-FH if the shop needs to drill cooling channels, vent holes or wire EDM start holes as well as burn cavities, and its parts fit a 500 x 350 mm table and a 500 kg load. Choose the Makino EDAF3 for larger mold and die work that needs 450 mm of X travel, an 800 kg load and heavier electrodes, with hole drilling handled on another machine.