Machine Comparison
Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme vs Makino U86
Makino vs Makino · Wire EDM
Summary
The Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme and Makino U86 are both Makino wire EDMs for mould and die work, with the U86 the larger of the two. It has 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel and 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y against 650 mm (25.6 in) and 450 mm (17.7 in), and a 1220 x 910 mm table against the U6's 4-sided 910 x 710 mm table. The U86 also has the longer Z stroke against the U6's 420 mm (16.5 in).
The U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme has the wider wire range, 0.100 mm to 0.400 mm (0.004 in to 0.016 in), against 0.20, 0.25, 0.30 mm on the U86. That covers both finer wire for detail and thick 0.400 mm wire for heavy die sections.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme | Makino U86 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 600 mm (23.6 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) | 500 mm ▲ |
| Table Size | 4-Sided 910 x 710 mm (4-Sided 35.8 in x 28.0 in) | 1220 x 910 mm (48 in x 35.8 in) |
| 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 ) | 0.20, 0.25, 0.30 mm (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in) |
Advantages
Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme
- Wire from 0.100 mm to 0.400 mm against 0.20 to 0.30 mm on the U86
- 0.400 mm (0.016 in) wire for thick die sections
Makino U86
- 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel against 650 mm (25.6 in)
- 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y travel against 450 mm (17.7 in)
- 1220 x 910 mm table against 910 x 710 mm
- Longer Z stroke than the U6's 420 mm (16.5 in)
Verdict
Choose the Makino U86 for large injection mould plates and die sets that need 800 x 600 mm of X-Y travel and the larger 1220 x 910 mm table. Choose the Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme for thick die sections and mould plates that fit within 650 x 450 mm, where 0.400 mm wire suits thick sections, or for detail work that needs 0.100 mm wire, which the U86 does not list.