Machine Comparison
Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme vs Makino U6 H.E.A.T.
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Summary
The Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme and Makino U6 H.E.A.T. share one frame: 650 x 450 x 420 mm of travel, a 910 x 710 mm table and a 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) workpiece load, both on the Makino Hyper-i control. The Extreme version is aimed at maximum cutting speed on thick, tall die and forging work.
The Extreme accepts wire up to 0.400 mm against a 0.300 mm maximum on the standard machine, and its control carries H.E.A.T. cutting databases. On finish, the Extreme lists 0.15 um Ra, while the standard U6 H.E.A.T. lists 0.4 um Ra standard and 0.1 um Ra with Crystal Machining. The standard machine uses a 24-inch HD touchscreen.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme | Makino U6 H.E.A.T. |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| Table Size | 4-Sided 910 x 710 mm" (4-Sided 35.8 in x 28.0 in) | 910 x 710 mm (35.8 x 28 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 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 ) | 0.100 - 0.300 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in) |
| Best Surface Finish | 0.15 um Ra (6 uin Ra) ▲ | 0.4 um Ra (16 uin Ra) standard; 0.1 um Ra (4 uin Ra) with Crystal Machining |
| Control | Makino Hyper-i (touchscreen, H.E.A.T. databases) | Makino Hyper-i (24" HD touchscreen) |
Advantages
Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme
- Wire up to 0.400 mm against a 0.300 mm maximum
- 0.15 um Ra listed finish against 0.4 um Ra standard
- Hyper-i control with H.E.A.T. databases for thick, tall workpieces
Makino U6 H.E.A.T.
- 0.1 um Ra finish with Crystal Machining
- Hyper-i control on a 24-inch HD touchscreen
Verdict
Travel, table and load are identical, so the cutting focus decides. Choose the Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme for high-volume die shops cutting thick stamping, forging and extrusion dies where cycle time drives output and 0.400 mm wire is useful. Choose the Makino U6 H.E.A.T. for mixed work that includes mirror-finish medical and mold tooling, where 0.1 um Ra with Crystal Machining matters.