Makino U1310
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Table Size
u axis travel
v axis travel
How much does the Makino U1310 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a wire edm in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Makino U1310 is the largest wire EDM in this part of Makino's range: 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X, 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y and 520 mm (20.47 in) of Z as standard, with a 620 mm (24.41 in) Z available as an option. The table is an Opposed L-Shape of 1720 x 1475mm (67.7 in x 58.1 in), and the spec table gives a workpiece capacity of 6,000 kg (13,228 lb.).
Makino's headline figure is positioning accuracy of ±3 µm (±0.0001 in) over the full stroke. On a machine this long that is the number that matters most, because large die sets and mould bases often carry features at opposite ends that have to line up with each other, and a figure that held only over a short stretch of the axis would say little about that.
Loading is built around a programmable 3-sided drop tank that lowers below the work table height. With the tank down the table is open for crane loading of heavy plates, maintenance is easier, and Makino says the arrangement simplifies integration with automation. The dielectric reservoir is built into the base casting, which Makino credits with better thermal stability and a smaller footprint.
The machine runs 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300mm wire (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in), with ±101 mm (±3.98 in) of U and V for taper work on tall parts. Makino names its H.E.A.T. technology for difficult cuts and a Split V-Guide system that reduces maintenance, and the Hyper-i control runs on a 24” class HD touch screen with a full-function Handbox as standard. For parts that fit within 800 x 600 mm (31.5 x 23.6 in), the U86 is the smaller alternative with the same U and V travel.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | Opposed L-Shape (1720 x 1475mm) (Opposed L-Shape (67.7 in x 58.1 in)) |
| X-Axis Travel | 1,310 mm (51.57 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,010 mm (39.76 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 520 mm (optional 620 mm) (20.47 in (optional 24.41 in)) |
| U Axis Travel | ±101 mm (±3.98 in) |
| V Axis Travel | ±101 mm (±3.98 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 6,000 kg (13,228 lb.) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.200, 0.250, 0.300mm Ø (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X and 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y on an Opposed L-Shape 1720 x 1475mm (67.7 in x 58.1 in) table
- Makino states positioning accuracy of ±3 µm (±0.0001 in) over the full stroke
- Workpiece capacity of 6,000 kg (13,228 lb.) for large mould bases and die sets
- Programmable 3-sided drop tank lowers below table height for crane loading and automation
- Z of 520 mm (20.47 in) standard or 620 mm (24.41 in) optional, with ±101 mm (±3.98 in) of U and V
Limitations
- Wire is limited to 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300 mm (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in), so fine detail work belongs on a smaller machine
- The taller 620 mm (24.41 in) Z is an option, not standard
- The spec table gives the 6,000 kg (13,228 lb.) capacity but no maximum workpiece dimensions, so large plates must be checked against the table and tank layout
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Makino states positioning accuracy of ±3 µm (±0.0001 in) over the full stroke. On a machine with 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X, that figure tells you whether features at opposite ends of a large plate will line up, so ask how it is measured and whether it is checked at installation.
02
The spec table lists 6,000 kg (13,228 lb.) under maximum workpiece. It gives no maximum workpiece dimensions, so check a large plate against the Opposed L-Shape table of 1720 x 1475mm (67.7 in x 58.1 in) and against the tank before quoting the job.
03
520 mm (20.47 in) as standard, with 620 mm (24.41 in) available as an option. U and V travel is ±101 mm (±3.98 in), which sets how much taper can be cut on a part that uses the full height of the stroke.
04
The U86 lists 800 x 600 mm (31.5 x 23.6 in) of X and Y on a 1220 x 910 mm (48 in x 35.8 in) table. The U1310 extends that to 1,310 x 1,010 mm (51.57 x 39.76 in) on an Opposed L-Shape table. Both take 0.200 to 0.300 mm wire and have ±101 mm (±3.98 in) of U and V.
05
The programmable 3-sided drop tank lowers below the work table height, leaving the table open for crane loading and unloading of heavy parts and making automation simpler to integrate. The dielectric reservoir is built into the base casting, which Makino says improves thermal stability and reduces the machine footprint.
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