Machine Comparison
Makino U53j vs Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme
Makino vs Makino · Wire EDM
Summary
The Makino U53j and the Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme are both Makino wire EDMs, and the U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme has the larger work envelope. It has 650 mm (25.6 in) of X travel, 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y and 420 mm (16.5 in) of Z, against 550 mm (21.6 in), 370 mm (14.6 in) and 220 mm (8.7 in) on the U53j, on a 4-sided 910 x 710 mm table against 810 x 560 mm.
The wire ranges point to different work. The U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme runs 0.100 mm to 0.400 mm wire, and the 0.400 mm (0.016 in) size suits thick die sections. The U53j runs .08, .1, .15, .2, .25, & .3 mm wire, so it reaches finer wire for detailed mould inserts and medical parts.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U53j | Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.6 in) | 650 mm (25.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 370 mm (14.6 in) | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 420 mm (16.5 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 810 x 560 mm (31.9 x 22.0 in) | 4-Sided 910 x 710 mm (4-Sided 35.8 in x 28.0 in) |
| Wire Diameter Range | .08, .1, .15, .2, .25, & .3 mm | 0.100 mm, 0.150 mm, 0.200 mm, 0.250 mm, 0.300 mm, 0.400 mm ø (0.004 in, 0.006 in, 0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in, 0.016 in Ø ) |
Advantages
Makino U53j
- Runs .08 mm wire, finer than the U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme's 0.100 mm minimum
- Suited to mould inserts, progressive die sections and fine-finish medical components
Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme
- 420 mm (16.5 in) of Z travel against 220 mm (8.7 in), for taller parts
- 650 mm (25.6 in) of X and 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y travel against 550 mm (21.6 in) and 370 mm (14.6 in)
- Takes 0.400 mm (0.016 in) wire for thick die sections, a size the U53j does not list
- 4-sided 910 x 710 mm table against 810 x 560 mm
Verdict
Z travel decides most cases. Choose the Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme for thick die sections and tall mould plates that need up to 420 mm of Z and 0.400 mm wire. Choose the Makino U53j for mould inserts, stamping die sections and medical parts under 220 mm tall, where its .08 mm wire gives finer detail and its 550 x 370 mm travel is enough.