Makino U86

Est. $320,000 - $440,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · makino.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Y Travel

600 mm (23.6 in)

Z Travel

500 mm

Table Size

1220 x 910 mm (48 in x 35.8 in)

u axis travel

±101 mm (±3.98 in)

v axis travel

±101 mm (±3.98 in)

How much does the Makino U86 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$320,000 - $440,000

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

Overview

The Makino U86 is a large-format wire EDM: 800 x 600 mm (31.5 x 23.6 in) of X and Y travel over a 1220 x 910 mm (48 in x 35.8 in) table, ±101 mm (±3.98 in) of U and V, and a 1400 x 910 mm work tank. It is built for big mould and die plates, and it takes only the heavier wire sizes: 0.20, 0.25 and 0.30 mm (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in).

The Z stroke needs a careful read. Makino's introduction says the U86 is standard with a 520mm (20.47”) Z-stroke and that an extended 620mm (24.41”) version is available, and that both position from Z-zero to full height with no unusable dead zone. The spec table on the same page shows 500 mm instead, so get the stroke of the quoted machine in writing. The tank fills to 50mm (1.96”) above the highest Z position, so a part at full height stays submerged.

H.E.A.T. (High Energy Applied Technology) is standard here rather than an option. Makino describes it as two independent CNC-controlled flush pumps producing the pressure and volume needed to cut faster in poor flushing conditions while holding part straightness and accuracy. On large plates with open sides, stepped profiles or interrupted cuts, that is usually where cycle time goes.

The wire runs through Makino's Split-V guides, which Makino says last thirty-four times longer than traditional round guides and thread automatically at full Z height. The dielectric reservoir sits in the base casting to save floor space and improve thermal stability, the tank rises and falls with access from 3 sides for loading heavy parts, and the Hyper i control runs on a 24” class touch screen. For parts beyond 800 x 600 mm, the U1310 offers 1,310 mm (51.57 in) by 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of travel.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1220 x 910 mm (48 in x 35.8 in)
X-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	600 mm (23.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	500 mm
U Axis Travel	±101 mm (±3.98 in)
V Axis Travel	±101 mm (±3.98 in)
Work Tank Size	1400 x 910 mm
Wire Diameter	0.20, 0.25, 0.30 mm (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

800 x 600 mm (31.5 x 23.6 in) of X and Y over a 1220 x 910 mm (48 in x 35.8 in) table
H.E.A.T. is standard, with two independent CNC-controlled flush pumps for poor-flush cuts
Z stroke of 520mm (20.47”) standard or 620mm (24.41”) extended, usable from Z-zero to full height
U and V travel of ±101 mm (±3.98 in) for taper work on tall parts
Split-V wire guides thread automatically at full Z height

Limitations

Wire is limited to 0.20, 0.25 and 0.30 mm (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in), so fine-wire detail work needs another machine
The spec table lists a 500 mm Z while Makino's introduction gives 520mm standard; confirm the stroke at quotation
Makino's table gives no workpiece weight limit, so heavy plates must be checked with Makino before purchase

Best For

Large injection mould plates and die sets Tall parts within the 520mm (20.47”) or optional 620mm (24.41”) Z stroke Poor-flush and interrupted cuts with H.E.A.T. as standard Taper work using ±101 mm (±3.98 in) of U and V

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the Z stroke of the U86?

Makino's introduction gives a standard 520mm (20.47”) Z-stroke with an extended 620mm (24.41”) version available, both positioning from Z-zero to full height. The short spec table on the same page shows 500 mm, so confirm the stroke on the quotation. The tank fills to 50mm (1.96”) above the highest Z position.

02 Is H.E.A.T. standard on the U86?

Yes. Makino lists H.E.A.T. (High Energy Applied Technology) as standard on the U86. It uses two independent CNC-controlled flush pumps to give the flushing pressure and volume needed to cut faster in poor-flush applications, while holding part straightness and accuracy.

03 How does the U86 compare with the U1310?

The U1310 is the larger machine, with 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X, 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y and an Opposed L-Shape table. The U86 has 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. Both list ±101 mm (±3.98 in) of U and V and the same 0.20 to 0.30 mm wire range.

04 What wire sizes does the U86 take?

0.20, 0.25 and 0.30 mm (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in). There is no fine-wire option in the table, so the U86 is a machine for large, thick parts rather than small internal radii. The Split-V guides and automatic threading work at full Z height.

05 How are large parts loaded on the U86?

The rise and fall work tank opens on 3 sides, giving access to the table for loading and unloading large parts and for maintenance. The 1400 x 910 mm tank surrounds a 1220 x 910 mm (48 in x 35.8 in) table, so plan crane access and fixturing from the open sides.