Mitsubishi Electric MG Advance
Key Specifications
Accuracy
x y z travel
u v travel
max workpiece weight
max workpiece height
wire diameter range
How much does the Mitsubishi Electric MG Advance cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a wire edm in this class — not a quote from Mitsubishi Electric. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Mitsubishi Electric MG Advance is listed as a small wire EDM with X, Y and Z travel of 300 mm × 220 mm × 220 mm, U and V travel of ±45 mm each and a 200 kg workpiece limit. The listed figures describe a machine for small dies, punches and inserts, and they should be confirmed with the builder before one is specified.
Workpiece height is limited to 185 mm even though Z travel is 220 mm, and the tank measures 560 mm × 420 mm in length and width. Those two figures, more than the axis strokes, define what fits. A plate longer than the travel can still be cut in sections, but nothing larger than the tank goes in at all.
Wire from 0.05 to 0.30 mm is listed. The fine end of that range is what allows small internal corner radii, though the table says nothing about which diameters need different guides. Maximum cutting speed is 200 mm²/min, best surface finish Ra 0.2 µm and positioning accuracy ±0.002 mm. The power supply is described only as a digital adaptive pulse generator and the control as Mitsubishi Electric ADVANCE CNC.
The footprint is 1,450 mm × 2,050 mm. For orientation, the MG12 has a 25.2 x 21.3 in (640 x 541 mm) table and weighs 5,940 lb (2,694 kg) including its fluid system, which makes it a larger machine than the listed figures here describe.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Y Z Travel | 300 mm × 220 mm × 220 mm |
| U V Travel | ±45 mm / ±45 mm |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 200 kg |
| Max Workpiece Height | 185 mm |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.05 – 0.30 mm |
| Max Cutting Speed | 200 mm²/min |
| Best Surface Finish | Ra 0.2 µm |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.002 mm |
| Tank Dimensions L W | 560 mm × 420 mm |
| Machine Footprint | 1,450 mm × 2,050 mm |
| Power Supply | Digital adaptive pulse generator |
| CNC Control | Mitsubishi Electric ADVANCE CNC |
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
- Wire range of 0.05 – 0.30 mm, including fine wire for small corner radii
- Listed positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm
- U and V travel of ±45 mm on each axis for taper work
- Footprint of 1,450 mm × 2,050 mm
Limitations
- Travel of 300 mm × 220 mm and a 200 kg workpiece limit restrict it to small parts
- Maximum workpiece height is 185 mm, less than the 220 mm of Z travel
- Best surface finish of Ra 0.2 µm and maximum cutting speed of 200 mm²/min are listed with no material or thickness
- No taper angle, machine weight or wire threading details appear in the listed figures
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures give 300 mm × 220 mm × 220 mm of X, Y and Z travel, a tank of 560 mm × 420 mm, a maximum workpiece height of 185 mm and a maximum workpiece weight of 200 kg. The height limit is lower than the Z stroke, so use 185 mm when checking a tall part.
02
The wire diameter range is listed as 0.05 – 0.30 mm. The table does not state a standard diameter or whether the smallest sizes need optional guides or a different threading setup, so confirm that before planning fine-wire work.
03
Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.002 mm and best surface finish as Ra 0.2 µm. Maximum cutting speed is 200 mm²/min. None of the three comes with a material, thickness or wire, so treat them as upper limits and ask for a test cut on your own part.
04
The MG12 is listed with a 25.2 x 21.3 in (640 x 541 mm) 3-sided table, a Mitsubishi Electric M800 control with a 19 in touch panel and a weight of 5,940 lb (2,694 kg) including the fluid system. The figures listed for the MG Advance are smaller, with a 560 mm × 420 mm tank, and name a different control, Mitsubishi Electric ADVANCE CNC.
