Machine Comparison
Makino U1310 vs Makino UX6i
Makino vs Makino · Wire EDM
Summary
The Makino U1310 and Makino UX6i are both Makino wire EDMs for mould and die work, but at different sizes, so they serve different jobs. The U1310 has 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X travel and 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y on an opposed L-shape table of 1720 x 1475mm. The UX6i has 650 mm (25.6 in) of X and 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y on a 4-sided 910 x 710 mm table that clamps plates from four sides.
The U1310 also has the taller Z stroke, 520 mm (620 mm optional) against 420 mm (16.5 in). The UX6i's advantage is wire range: it takes 0.100 mm and 0.150 mm wire as well as the 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300 mm sizes the U1310 runs, which suits finer detail on precision mould plates.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U1310 | Makino UX6i |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,310 mm (51.57 in) ▲ | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,010 mm (39.76 in) ▲ | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 520 mm (optional 620 mm) (20.47 in (optional 24.41 in)) ▲ | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| Table Size | Opposed L-Shape (1720 x 1475mm) (Opposed L-Shape (67.7 in x 58.1 in)) | 4-Sided 910 x 710 mm (4-Sided 35.8 in x 28.0 in) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.200, 0.250, 0.300mm Ø (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) | 0.100 mm, 0.150 mm, 0.200 mm, 0.250 mm, 0.300 mm ø (0.004 in, 0.006 in, 0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) |
Advantages
Makino U1310
- 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X travel against 650 mm (25.6 in)
- 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y travel against 450 mm (17.7 in)
- 520 mm of Z travel, 620 mm optional, against 420 mm (16.5 in)
Makino UX6i
- Runs 0.100 mm and 0.150 mm wire, finer than the U1310's 0.200 mm minimum
- 4-sided 910 x 710 mm table for plates clamped from four sides
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. Choose the Makino U1310 for mould bases, die sets and long parts that exceed the UX6i's 650 x 450 mm travel, or tall parts that need up to 620 mm of Z with the option. Choose the Makino UX6i for precision mould plates and die sections that fit its envelope, where long unattended runs and wire down to 0.100 mm matter more than size.