Makino UX3
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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 UX3 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 UX3 is a compact wire EDM with 370 x 270 x 220 mm (14.6 x 10.6 x 8.7 in) of travel, ±50 mm (±2.0 in) of U and V, a 3-Sided 630 x 450 mm (24.8 x 17.7 in) table and a 600 kg (1,323 lb) workpiece limit. Parts up to 770 x 590 x 220 mm (30.3 x 23.2 x 8.7 in) fit in its 790 mm x 611 mm (31.10 x 24.05 in) tank, so the whole Z travel is usable as part height.
Wire sizes run from 0.070 mm to 0.300 mm. Makino's emphasis for this machine is the cutting conditions library, which covers different workpiece materials, wire types and wire sizes, balances speed, accuracy, surface finish and wire consumption, and includes 0.300 mm (0.012 in) settings for the heavier wire. Makino calls wire one of the largest expenses of running a wire EDM, and states that every condition, sealed and poor-flush cuts included, is optimised for low consumption without special settings or buttons. For a shop running long hours that is a running-cost point rather than a feature to switch on.
The control is Makino's Hyper-i, the same interface it uses on its sinker EDMs, run by pinch, swipe and drag on a large 24” HD touch screen with a three-step Program/Setup/Run sequence. A full-function handbox is standard, and onboard electronic manuals, E-Tech Doctor help and instructional videos sit in the control.
Within Makino's range, the UX3 shares its 370 x 270 x 220 mm travels with the UX3i, which lists a 630 x 460 mm (24.8 x 18.11 in) table. Parts that outgrow the X and Y step up to the UX6, with 650 x 450 x 420 mm (25.6 x 17.7 x 16.5 in) of travel.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 3-Sided 630 x 450 mm (3-Sided 24.8 in x 17.7 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 370 mm (14.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| U Axis Travel | ±50 mm (±2.0 in) |
| V Axis Travel | ±50 mm (±2.0 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 770 x 590 x 220 mm Tall (30.3 in x 23.2 in x 8.7 in Tall) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Work Tank Size | 790 mm x 611 mm (31.10 in x 24.05 in) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.070 mm, 0.100 mm, 0.150 mm, 0.200 mm, 0.250 mm, 0.300 mm ø |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 600 kg (1,323 lb) workpiece limit, and parts up to 220 mm (8.7 in) tall use the full Z travel
- Wire from 0.070 mm to 0.300 mm, with a conditions library that includes 0.300 mm (0.012 in) settings
- Low wire consumption is built into every cutting condition, including sealed and poor-flush cuts
- Hyper-i control with a 24” HD touch screen and a full-function handbox as standard
- ±50 mm (±2.0 in) of U and V on a 3-Sided 630 x 450 mm table
Limitations
- 370 x 270 mm (14.6 x 10.6 in) of X and Y limits part footprint; the UX6 offers 650 x 450 mm (25.6 x 17.7 in)
- U and V travel of ±50 mm (±2.0 in) restricts taper on taller parts
- Makino's page gives no accuracy or surface finish figures for the UX3
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Up to 770 x 590 x 220 mm Tall (30.3 in x 23.2 in x 8.7 in Tall) and 600 kg (1,323 lb). The table is 3-Sided at 630 x 450 mm (24.8 x 17.7 in) inside a 790 mm x 611 mm (31.10 in x 24.05 in) tank, so a part can overhang the table on the open sides.
02
0.070 mm, 0.100 mm, 0.150 mm, 0.200 mm, 0.250 mm and 0.300 mm. The conditions library covers different materials, wire types and sizes, including 0.300 mm (0.012 in) settings for faster cutting of thick parts.
03
No. Makino says every cutting condition, including sealed and poor-flush applications, is optimised for low wire consumption from the start, with no special settings or buttons. Since wire is one of the largest expenses of running a wire EDM, that matters most for shops cutting long hours.
04
On the spec table they are close: both have 370 x 270 x 220 mm (14.6 x 10.6 x 8.7 in) of travel, a 600 kg (1,323 lb) workpiece limit and the same 0.070 to 0.300 mm wire list. The UX3i's 3-Sided table is listed at 630 x 460 mm (24.8 x 18.11 in), against 630 x 450 mm on the UX3.
05
Makino's Hyper-i, the same interface as on its sinker EDMs, operated by pinch, swipe and drag on a large 24” HD touch screen with a three-step Program/Setup/Run process. A full-function handbox, onboard electronic manuals, E-Tech Doctor help and instructional videos are standard.
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