Makino UX6
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Table Size
u axis travel
v axis travel
How much does the Makino UX6 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 UX6 is a mid-to-large wire EDM for heavy mould and die plates, with 650 x 450 x 420 mm (25.6 x 17.7 x 16.5 in) of X, Y and Z travel, ±75 mm (±3.0 in) of U and V, and a 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) workpiece limit. Its table is 3-Sided, 910 x 710 mm (35.8 x 28.0 in), inside a 1,070 mm x 880 mm (42.12 x 34.64 in) tank.
The largest workpiece Makino lists is 1000 x 800 x 420 mm Tall (39.4 x 31.5 x 16.5 in), so a block can overhang the table on its open sides and still use the full 420 mm of Z. That height separates it from the UX6i, whose listed workpiece height is 400 mm (15.8 in) on a 4-Sided table of the same 910 x 710 mm size. For tall punches or deep cavity blocks near the limit, the UX6 has the extra margin; for plates clamped from every edge, the UX6i's table is the better fit.
Wire runs from 0.100mm to 0.300mm. Makino's conditions library covers different materials, wire types and sizes, and its 0.300 mm (0.012 in) settings are the productive choice for thick sections at this height. Every condition, sealed and poor-flush cuts included, is optimised for low wire consumption without special settings or buttons. On a 420 mm cut, the wire spool empties quickly, so this is where the running-cost argument is strongest.
The Hyper-i control is shared with Makino's RAM EDM machines and works by pinch, swipe and drag on a large 24” HD touch screen through a 3-Step Program/Setup/Run process. The full-function Handbox, onboard electronic manuals, E-Tech Doctor and instructional videos are standard.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 3-Sided 910 x 710 mm (3-Sided 35.8 in x 28.0 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| U Axis Travel | ±75 mm (±3.0 in) |
| V Axis Travel | ±75 mm (±3.0 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 1000 x 800 x 420 mm Tall (39.4 in x 31.5 in x 16.5 in Tall) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Work Tank Size | 1,070 mm x 880 mm (42.12 in x 34.64 in) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.100mm, 0.150mm, 0.200mm, 0.250mm, 0.300mm ø |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Parts up to 1000 x 800 x 420 mm Tall (39.4 x 31.5 x 16.5 in) and 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
- Workpiece height uses the full 420 mm (16.5 in) of Z, against 400 mm (15.8 in) on the UX6i
- ±75 mm (±3.0 in) of U and V for taper on tall sections
- Cutting library tuned for low wire consumption in every condition, including sealed and poor-flush cuts
- Hyper-i control with a 24” HD touch screen and a standard full-function Handbox
Limitations
- The 3-Sided table offers one fewer clamping edge than the 4-Sided table of the UX6i
- Wire stops at 0.300 mm, where the U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme on the same travels takes heavier wire
- Makino's page gives no accuracy, taper angle or surface finish figures
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both have 650 x 450 x 420 mm (25.6 x 17.7 x 16.5 in) of travel, ±75 mm (±3.0 in) of U and V and a 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) workpiece limit. The UX6 has a 3-Sided table and a listed workpiece height of 420 mm (16.5 in); the UX6i has a 4-Sided table and a listed height of 400 mm (15.8 in).
02
Up to 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) and 1000 x 800 x 420 mm Tall (39.4 in x 31.5 in x 16.5 in Tall). The tank is 1,070 mm x 880 mm (42.12 in x 34.64 in), so a part at the plan limit leaves little room for clamps; check fixturing before quoting a full-size plate.
03
0.100mm, 0.150mm, 0.200mm, 0.250mm and 0.300mm. Makino's conditions library includes 0.300 mm (0.012 in) settings and covers different workpiece materials and wire types, with each condition balanced between speed, accuracy, surface finish and low wire consumption.
04
No. Makino states that every cutting condition, sealed and poor-flush cuts included, is optimised for low wire consumption, with no special settings or buttons. On tall parts cut through up to 420 mm (16.5 in) of material, wire is a large share of running cost, so having it built in counts.
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