Mitsubishi Electric MV1200S

Est. $180,000 - $250,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · mcmachinery.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

15.7 in (400 mm)

Y Travel

11.8 in (300 mm)

Z Travel

8.7 in (220 mm)

Table Size

25.2 × 17.7 in (640 × 450 mm)

Rapid Traverse

51.2 in/min (1,300 mm/min)

uv taper range

±15° / 100 mm height

How much does the Mitsubishi Electric MV1200S cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$180,000 - $250,000

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 MV1200S is a compact wire EDM: 15.7 in (400 mm) of X travel, 11.8 in (300 mm) of Y and 8.7 in (220 mm) of Z, with a V350-V generator and room for a 1,102 lb (500 kg) workpiece. It weighs 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) and stands on 79.7 × 106.4 in (2,025 × 2,702 mm) of floor, the kind of machine that goes into a toolroom corner and does not need a bay of its own.

What it can hold is larger than what it can cut in one setup. The maximum workpiece is 31.9 × 27.6 × 8.5 in (810 × 700 × 215 mm), about twice the X and Y travel in each direction, so a big plate can be loaded, one region of it machined, and the plate shifted for the next. The table that carries it measures 25.2 × 17.7 in (640 × 450 mm). The MV1200R has the same travels and the same 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) weight on a 25.2 × 21.3 in (640 × 540 mm) table, so table depth is the row to compare when a fixture has to span the frame.

Taper work goes to 15 degrees at 8.0 in (200 mm), close to the full 8.5 in (215 mm) part height, using ±2.4 × ±2.4 in (±60 × ±60 mm) of U and V travel. Wire runs from 0.004–0.012 in (0.1–0.3 mm), and a start hole can be as small as 0.02 in (0.5 mm).

Two figures matter on installation day. The dielectric system holds 145 gal (550 L), which has to be supplied, filled and eventually drained. Overall height is 79.3 in (2,015 mm), to be checked against the route into the building. Rapid traverse is 51.2 in/min (1,300 mm/min); on a wire EDM that only affects positioning between cuts.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	15.7 in (400 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	11.8 in (300 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	8.7 in (220 mm)
Uv Taper Range	±15° / 100 mm height
Max Workpiece Weight	1,102 lb (500 kg)
Wire Diameter Range	0.004–0.012 in (0.1–0.3 mm)
Generator	V350-V
Machine Weight	5,952 lb (2,700 kg)
Power Requirement	200 - 230 kW
Max Workpiece Size	31.9 × 27.6 × 8.5 in (810 × 700 × 215 mm)
Table Size	25.2 × 17.7 in (640 × 450 mm)
Uv Travel	±2.4 × ±2.4 in (±60 × ±60 mm)
Max Taper Angle	15 deg.@ 8.0 in (15 deg.@ 200 mm)
Rapid Traverse Rate	51.2 in/min (1,300 mm/min)
Min Start Hole	0.02 in (0.5 mm)
Dielectric Capacity	145 gal (550 L)
Floor Space Required	79.7 × 106.4 in (2,025 × 2,702 mm)
Machine Height	79.3 in (2,015 mm)

Specifications sourced from mcmachinery.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Small footprint of 79.7 × 106.4 in (2,025 × 2,702 mm) at 5,952 lb (2,700 kg)
Loads workpieces up to 31.9 × 27.6 × 8.5 in (810 × 700 × 215 mm), well beyond the 15.7 in (400 mm) by 11.8 in (300 mm) cutting travel
15 degrees of taper at 8.0 in (200 mm), with ±2.4 × ±2.4 in (±60 × ±60 mm) of U and V travel
Wire from 0.004–0.012 in (0.1–0.3 mm) and start holes down to 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
V350-V generator with a 145 gal (550 L) dielectric system

Limitations

Workpiece weight stops at 1,102 lb (500 kg), which a thick steel plate at the full 31.9 × 27.6 in (810 × 700 mm) size would exceed
Part height is limited to 8.5 in (215 mm) and Z travel to 8.7 in (220 mm)
The table is 25.2 × 17.7 in (640 × 450 mm), shallower than the 25.2 × 21.3 in (640 × 540 mm) table of the MV1200R
The table lists no control for this model; confirm the control and screen with the builder

Best For

Small dies, punches and inserts within 15.7 in (400 mm) by 11.8 in (300 mm) of travel Tapered relief up to 15 degrees through 8.0 in (200 mm) Toolrooms with limited floor space: 79.7 × 106.4 in (2,025 × 2,702 mm) Workpieces up to 1,102 lb (500 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the MV1200S and the MV1200R?

On the rows the two tables share, only the table size differs: 25.2 × 17.7 in (640 × 450 mm) on the MV1200S against 25.2 × 21.3 in (640 × 540 mm) on the MV1200R. Travels, the 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) machine weight and the 51.2 in/min (1,300 mm/min) rapid traverse are the same on both. The MV1200R is also listed with an M800 series (19-inch touchscreen) control, while the MV1200S table shows no control row, so ask the builder to spell out the control and any other differences.

02 What size workpiece fits the MV1200S?

Up to 31.9 × 27.6 × 8.5 in (810 × 700 × 215 mm) and 1,102 lb (500 kg). The wire can reach 15.7 in (400 mm) in X and 11.8 in (300 mm) in Y of that area in one clamping, with 8.7 in (220 mm) of Z travel. A plate larger than the travel has to be repositioned to reach features outside that window.

03 How much taper can the MV1200S cut?

The maximum taper angle is listed as 15 degrees at 8.0 in (200 mm). The U and V axes that set the angle travel ±2.4 × ±2.4 in (±60 × ±60 mm). Since the part height limit is 8.5 in (215 mm), the full angle is available through almost the whole height the machine can accept.

04 When should I look at the MV2400S instead?

The MV2400S has 23.6 in (600 mm) of X, 15.7 in (400 mm) of Y and 12.2 in (310 mm) of Z travel on a 33.0 × 22.0 in (840 × 560 mm) table, and weighs 7,716 lb (3,500 kg). Move up when the cut itself, not just the blank, is wider than the MV1200S can travel, or when the part is taller than the smaller machine accepts.

05 What does the MV1200S need on the shop floor?

A footprint of 79.7 × 106.4 in (2,025 × 2,702 mm) and 79.3 in (2,015 mm) of height, on a floor that can carry the 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) machine plus 145 gal (550 L) of dielectric and the workpiece. Take the electrical supply and air requirements from the builder's installation documents.