GF Machining AgieCharmilles CUT S 400

Est. $160,000 - $220,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · agiecharmilles.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

405 mm

Y Travel

315 mm

Z Travel

256 mm

machine dimensions wxdxh

2060 x 2920 x 2345 mm

machine weight with dielectric

6500 Kg

travel uv

500 x 350 mm

How much does the GF Machining AgieCharmilles CUT S 400 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$160,000 - $220,000

Our best estimate for a wire edm in this class — not a quote from GF Machining Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The AgieCharmilles CUT S 400 is the smallest of the three CUT S wire EDM machines: 405 mm of X, 315 mm of Y and 256 mm of Z travel, with a workpiece limit of 800 x 600 x 250 mm and 1000 Kg. It threads wire from 0.05 to 0.33 mm and GF quotes a best finish of Ra 0.08 μm. The AgieCharmilles CUT S 600 and AgieCharmilles CUT S 800 are both quoted at 0.1 μm, so the smallest machine is the finishing choice of the three.

The CUT S series is built on the Tetrax and Quadrax architecture, in which X, Y, U, V and Z move independently. On this model the U/V axes are listed as 500 x 350 mm, larger than the X and Y travel. The taper row reads ± 30/256 mm with 45° optional, and the height in it equals the full Z travel, so the taper figure applies to the tallest part the machine takes rather than to a short section of it. GF's series description also mentions a fixed-table design that keeps accuracy with heavy parts.

A 1000 Kg load on a machine of this travel is generous. The AgieCharmilles CUT S 400 Dedicated, built for turbine discs, is rated at 300 kg including equipment and runs Ø 0.15 - 0.30 mm wire, so the standard machine is the one for general toolroom and fine-wire work. Moving up, the AgieCharmilles CUT S 600 offers 605 x 405 x 356 mm and 1500 Kg.

Series features include calibration algorithms, thermal precision management, an ultra-precise anti-collision system and a drop tank and door for easier loading. Spark Track, ISPS and iWire stabilise the process and wire use, with iWire listed as optional, and the machine is designed for SYSTEM 3R automation. It measures 2060 x 2920 x 2345 mm and weighs 6500 Kg with dielectric.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Machine Dimensions Wxdxh	2060 x 2920 x 2345 mm
Machine Weight with Dielectric	6500 Kg
X-Axis Travel	405 mm
Y-Axis Travel	315 mm
Z-Axis Travel	256 mm
Travel Uv	500 x 350 mm
Best Surface Finish Ra	0.08 μm
Max Workpiece Dimensions	800 x 600 x 250 mm
Max Workpiece Weight	1000 Kg
Wire Diameters	0.05 - 0.33 mm
Max Taper Angle Height	± 30/256 mm (45° optional)

Specifications sourced from agiecharmilles.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ra 0.08 μm best finish, against 0.1 μm on the AgieCharmilles CUT S 600
Wire range of 0.05 - 0.33 mm covers fine detail and heavy roughing wire
U/V axes of 500 x 350 mm, with the taper row of ± 30/256 mm given at the full Z height and 45° optional
1000 Kg workpiece capacity in an 800 x 600 x 250 mm envelope
Drop tank and door for loading, and SYSTEM 3R automation integration

Limitations

Z travel of 256 mm limits part height to 250 mm
The 45° taper is an option, not standard
At 6500 Kg with dielectric it is heavy for a machine with 405 mm of X
iWire is listed as optional

Best For

Precision dies and punches within 405 x 315 mm Taper work through parts up to 256 mm tall Fine-wire detail with wire down to 0.05 mm Toolroom parts up to 1000 Kg

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What separates the CUT S 400 from the CUT S 400 Dedicated?

The AgieCharmilles CUT S 400 Dedicated is built for turbine discs: it takes round parts up to Ø 680 mm and 300 kg including equipment, runs Ø 0.15 - 0.30 mm wire and has 400 mm of X. The standard CUT S 400 has 405 mm of X, an 800 x 600 x 250 mm workpiece limit, 1000 Kg and 0.05 - 0.33 mm wire.

02 How much taper can the CUT S 400 cut?

The table lists the taper as ± 30/256 mm, with 45° optional. The height in that row is the full Z travel of 256 mm. The U/V axes move 500 x 350 mm and, in the Tetrax and Quadrax concept, independently of X, Y and Z.

03 When should I look at the CUT S 600 instead?

When parts exceed 405 x 315 mm of travel, 250 mm of height or 1000 Kg. The AgieCharmilles CUT S 600 has 605 x 405 x 356 mm of travel, a 1000 x 700 x 350 mm workpiece limit and 1500 Kg, with a quoted best finish of 0.1 μm against 0.08 μm on the CUT S 400.

04 What floor space does the CUT S 400 need?

GF lists 2060 x 2920 x 2345 mm and 6500 Kg with dielectric. Check the floor rating and the access route for rigging before delivery, and allow room to open the drop door and tank for loading.