GF Machining Solutions AgieCharmilles FORM E 350
This model was not found in GF Machining Solutions's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
travel c
max workpiece size
max workpiece weight
How much does the GF Machining Solutions AgieCharmilles FORM E 350 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a sinker edm (ram edm) in this class — not a quote from GF Machining Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
This entry lists the AgieCharmilles FORM E 350 as an entry-level die-sinking EDM with 350 mm of X, 250 mm of Y and 300 mm of Z travel, an iQ GENERATOR power supply and a surface finish figure of Ra 0.4 µm (VDI 18, general mold finish). The FORM E 350 is not in GF Machining Solutions' current AgieCharmilles lineup, and the figures have not been matched to a GF product page; other listings of the same model name give different values, so the machine in front of you is the only reliable reference.
The Ra 0.4 µm figure frames what this table describes: a machine for general mould cavities, ribs and pockets that will be finished to a normal mould standard, not for mirror finishes. Workpieces can measure up to 700 x 550 x 350 mm and weigh up to 700 kg, with electrodes up to 50 kg. The machine works in dielectric oil and weighs 2,800 kg.
Two items are options rather than standard. The C axis, with ±180° of travel, is listed as optional, and the machine is described as compatible with an automatic electrode changer (AEC option) rather than fitted with one. A used FORM E 350 without either will need electrodes changed by hand and rotated features set up by indexing the part.
Against the current AgieCharmilles FORM P 350, which has the same 350 x 250 x 300 mm travels, this listing gives a heavier 700 kg workpiece limit but a far coarser finish figure than the 0.08 μm the FORM P 350 lists. The control is AC FORM, GF Machining Solutions' own sinker EDM control.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Travel C | ±180° (optional) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 700 x 550 x 350 mm (27.6 x 21.7 x 13.8 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 700 kg (1,543 lb) |
| Max Electrode Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.4 µm (VDI 18, general mold finish) |
| Dielectric | Dielectric oil |
| CNC Control | AC FORM (GF Machining Solutions proprietary sinker EDM control) |
| Power Supply | iQ GENERATOR |
| Auto Electrode Changer | Compatible (AEC option) |
| Machine Weight | 2,800 kg (6,173 lb) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Travels of 350 x 250 x 300 mm, the same as the current AgieCharmilles FORM P 350
- Workpieces up to 700 x 550 x 350 mm and 700 kg
- iQ GENERATOR power supply with the AC FORM control
- Prepared for an automatic electrode changer (AEC option)
Limitations
- Listed surface finish is Ra 0.4 µm (VDI 18), a general mold finish rather than a polished one
- The C axis (±180°) is optional, not standard
- The automatic electrode changer is an option; the base machine changes electrodes by hand
- No longer in GF's current lineup, and other listings of the FORM E 350 give conflicting figures
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
This listing gives Ra 0.4 µm, described as VDI 18 and a general mold finish. Other listings of the FORM E 350 quote a finer figure, so ask the seller for test results or erode a sample before relying on either value.
02
Both are options in this listing. The C axis offers ±180° and is optional, and the machine is compatible with an automatic electrode changer (AEC option). Check which of the two a used machine actually carries.
03
Up to 700 x 550 x 350 mm and 700 kg, with electrodes up to 50 kg. Travels are 350 x 250 x 300 mm, so large plates are eroded only within that reach and may need repositioning for features spread across the part.
04
The current AgieCharmilles FORM P 350 has the same 350 x 250 x 300 mm travels, a 500 kg workpiece limit and a best finish of 0.08 μm. This FORM E 350 listing gives 700 kg workpieces and Ra 0.4 µm, and the FORM E 350 is no longer in GF's lineup.
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