Machine Comparison
Makino U1310 vs Mitsubishi MP1200
Makino vs Mitsubishi Electric · Wire EDM
Summary
The Makino U1310 and the Mitsubishi MP1200 are both wire EDMs, but the makers publish few comparable figures for this pair: the only shared row in the table is wire diameter. The U1310 is aimed at large mould bases, die sets and long parts. The MP1200 is aimed at mould, die, medical and aerospace work where fine surface finish and lights-out running matter.
On the one row that can be compared, the MP1200 covers the wider wire range, 0.05 – 0.30 mm, against the U1310's 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300 mm. Finer wire allows smaller internal corners and finer detail; at the top end both machines take wire up to 0.30 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U1310 | Mitsubishi MP1200 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,310 mm (51.57 in) ▲ | 400 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,010 mm (39.76 in) ▲ | 300 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 520 mm (optional 620 mm) (20.47 in (optional 24.41 in)) ▲ | 220 mm |
| Table Size | Opposed L-Shape (1720 x 1475mm) (Opposed L-Shape (67.7 in x 58.1 in)) | 640 x 540 mm |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.200, 0.250, 0.300mm Ø (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) | φ0.10 - 0.30 mm (φ0.05, 0.07 mm opt.) |
Advantages
Makino U1310
- Aimed at large mould bases, die sets and long parts
- Suits automated cells built around its programmable drop tank
Mitsubishi MP1200
- Wire range of 0.05 – 0.30 mm against 0.200 to 0.300 mm on the U1310
- Finer wire for small internal corners in mould cavities, stamping dies and medical parts
Verdict
With only wire diameter published for both machines, the choice rests on the work. Choose the Makino U1310 for large mould bases, die sets and long parts, the jobs Makino sized it for. Choose the Mitsubishi MP1200 for fine-finish mould cavities, stamping dies and medical or aerospace parts, where its 0.05 – 0.30 mm wire range allows finer detail than the U1310's 0.200 mm minimum. Compare travels and table load with each maker before deciding.