Machine Comparison
Makino U86 vs Makino UPN-01
Makino vs Makino · Wire EDM
Summary
The Makino U86 and Makino UPN-01 are both Makino wire EDMs, but they serve different jobs, and Makino publishes few comparable figures for this pair: only the three axis travels. The U86 is a large machine for injection mould plates and die sets, with 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel and 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y. The UPN-01 is a micro-machining wire EDM with 160 mm (6.3 in) in both X and Y and 50 mm of Z.
The U86 wins all three travel rows by a wide margin. The UPN-01's case rests on the work it is built for: micro features cut with very fine wire, very fine surface finishes, and unattended runs with C-axis workpiece exchange, none of which appears in the comparable figures.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U86 | Makino UPN-01 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) ▲ | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm ▲ | 50 mm |
Advantages
Makino U86
- 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel against 160 mm (6.3 in)
- 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y travel against 160 mm (6.3 in)
- Far longer Z stroke than the UPN-01's 50 mm, for tall parts
Makino UPN-01
- Built for micro features cut with very fine wire
- Aimed at small precision parts that need very fine surface finishes
- C-axis workpiece exchange for unattended runs
Verdict
Choose by part size and feature size. The Makino U86 is for large mould plates, die sets and tall parts that need 800 x 600 mm of X-Y travel. The Makino UPN-01 is for small precision parts with micro features and very fine finish requirements, all within 160 x 160 mm and 50 mm of Z. A shop cutting one kind of part rarely needs the other machine.