GF Machining Solutions AgieCharmilles FORM E 600
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 600 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
The AgieCharmilles FORM E 600 is a die-sinking EDM with 600 x 400 x 400 mm of X, Y and Z travel, an oil dielectric, an AC FORM control and an iQ GENERATOR power supply. It is not in GF Machining Solutions' current lineup, so this page is mainly useful to someone assessing an installed or second-hand machine, and the figures below are the listed ones rather than figures checked against GF.
The listed workpiece limits are 1,000 x 700 x 500 mm and 2,000 kg, with electrodes up to 100 kg and a best finish of Ra 0.4 µm. A part of the full listed footprint is wider and deeper than the 600 x 400 mm the axes cover, so the electrode works a central zone of the largest blocks. The 100 kg electrode rating is the figure to note for large single-piece graphite electrodes.
The C-axis (±180°) and the automatic electrode changer are both listed as options, so a machine on offer may have neither. The current AgieCharmilles FORM P 600 has the same 600 mm X and 400 mm Y travel with 450 mm of Z, and is the nearest current size for comparison. The FORM E 600 is listed at 5,200 kg.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Travel C | ±180° (optional) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 1,000 x 700 x 500 mm (39.4 x 27.6 x 19.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
| Max Electrode Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.4 µm (VDI 18, production 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 | 5,200 kg (11,464 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
- 600 x 400 x 400 mm of travel with a listed workpiece envelope of 1,000 x 700 x 500 mm
- Listed workpiece capacity of 2,000 kg and electrodes up to 100 kg
- Optional C-axis with ±180° for rotated or helical electrode work
- Compatible with an automatic electrode changer (AEC option) for longer unattended runs
Limitations
- Best listed finish is Ra 0.4 µm, a production mould finish rather than a mirror finish
- C-axis and electrode changer are options; a given machine may have been built without them
- The table names the iQ GENERATOR but gives no peak current or power figure to size roughing work against
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It does not appear in GF Machining Solutions' current lineup. Its listed figures are 600 x 400 x 400 mm of travel, 2,000 kg workpieces and 100 kg electrodes. The nearest current size is the AgieCharmilles FORM P 600, with 600 x 400 x 450 mm of travel.
02
Whether the C-axis (±180°) and the automatic electrode changer are fitted, since both are listed as options. Confirm the AC FORM control and iQ GENERATOR are working, and plan for a listed machine weight of 5,200 kg plus the oil dielectric.
03
The listed best finish is Ra 0.4 µm, described as a production mould finish. Parts that need a finer, mirror-type surface would need a machine listed for a lower Ra value.
04
The listed maximum is 1,000 x 700 x 500 mm and 2,000 kg. The axes travel 600 x 400 x 400 mm, so a part of the full listed size is larger than the area the electrode can reach and is eroded in the zone the axes cover.
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