Machine Comparison
Makino U1310 vs Makino U32j
Makino vs Makino · Wire EDM
Summary
The Makino U1310 and Makino U32j are both Makino wire EDMs, but they serve different jobs. The U1310 is a large-format machine with 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X travel, 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y and 520 mm of Z (620 mm optional), on an opposed L-shape table of 1720 x 1475mm. The U32j is a compact machine for mould inserts, punches and medical parts, with 370 x 270 x 220 mm of travel on a 780 x 590 mm table.
The U1310 wins every travel row by a wide margin. The U32j's advantage is wire choice: it runs .08, .1, .15, .2, .25, & .3 mm wire, while the U1310 takes 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300 mm wire only, so the U32j can cut much smaller internal radii.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U1310 | Makino U32j |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,310 mm (51.57 in) ▲ | 370 mm (14.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,010 mm (39.76 in) ▲ | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 520 mm (optional 620 mm) (20.47 in (optional 24.41 in)) ▲ | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Table Size | Opposed L-Shape (1720 x 1475mm) (Opposed L-Shape (67.7 in x 58.1 in)) | 780 x 590 mm (30.7 x 23.2 in) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.200, 0.250, 0.300mm Ø (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) | .08, .1, .15, .2, .25, & .3 mm |
Advantages
Makino U1310
- 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X travel against 370 mm (14.6 in)
- 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y travel against 270 mm (10.6 in)
- 520 mm of Z travel (620 mm optional) against 220 mm (8.7 in)
- Opposed L-shape table of 1720 x 1475mm for large mould bases and die sets
Makino U32j
- Wire from .08 mm up to .3 mm, against 0.200 to 0.300 mm on the U1310
- Finer wire for small internal radii in mould inserts, stamping punches and medical parts
Verdict
Choose by part size. The Makino U1310 is for large mould bases, die sets and long parts that need 1,310 mm of X travel and up to 620 mm of Z with the option; work of that size does not fit the U32j. The Makino U32j is for injection mould inserts, stamping punches and medical components that fit within 370 x 270 mm and benefit from wire as fine as .08 mm.