Wire cutting machines

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Wire EDM machines represent an advanced technology for machining precise and complex profiles using a pure copper wire as the electrode. On Makinate, you will find a wide selection of used wire EDM machines from top brands such as Charmilles, Fanuc, Ona, Sodick, Mitsubishi, and Agie. These specialized machines have achieved great market success thanks to their exceptional precision and operational versatility....

Features of wire EDM machines

Wire EDM machines, unlike plunge EDM machines, use a pure copper wire as the electrode. The wire acts as a cutting tool, moving vertically and advancing through the workpiece. Wire technology allows for extremely precise cuts on complex profiles, making it ideal for applications requiring strict dimensional tolerances.As explained in the case of plunge EDM, material removal in wire EDM is due to a combination of thermal and electrical effects. A conductive material can be eroded when struck by a series of electrical discharges, each lasting only a few milliseconds. The copper wire acts as a movable electrode, precisely guided along programmed trajectories by the machine axes.

Programming and automation

The desired shape is stored in the machine through the work program. The information is then transferred to the axes, which guide the wire along the predetermined path, automatically producing the desired form. This numerical control system ensures absolute repeatability and consistent precision across all operations.

Evolution and success of wire EDM machines

The wire EDM machine was developed after the widespread adoption of plunge EDM. However, wire EDM quickly gained significant popularity and is highly valued in the market, especially for machining precise and complex profiles.

Competitive advantages

Wire EDM offers distinctive advantages over other machining technologies:
  • Exceptional precision: capability to produce complex profiles with very tight tolerances
  • Geometric versatility: ability to cut shapes impossible with traditional tools
  • No mechanical stress: the workpiece does not deform during cutting
  • Surface quality: excellent finishes without further machining
  • Hard material machining: able to cut hardened metals and difficult materials

Types of machining

Wire EDM machines can operate in different modes depending on production needs and workpiece characteristics. Modern machines offer advanced configurations that optimize productivity and result quality.

Sparking and immersion machining

Wire EDM machines can be configured for either sparking (dry) or immersion (wet) machining. The choice depends on the size of the workpiece, profile complexity, and the required machining characteristics. Both configurations provide high precision and excellent surface quality.

Automatic wire threading

Modern machines feature automatic wire threading, which significantly improves productivity. This system allows the machine to automatically resume operations in case of wire breakage, reducing downtime and increasing overall process efficiency.

Applications of wire EDM machines

Wire EDM is widely used in industrial sectors where precision and complex profiles are critical:
  • Tooling: production of molds and dies with complex profiles and tight tolerances
  • Aerospace: precision components with complex geometries
  • Medical industry: surgical devices and instruments with accurate details
  • Electronics: components for connectors and circuits with extreme precision
  • Precision mechanics: gears, cams, and components with complex profiles

Machining precise and complex profiles

The defining feature of wire EDM machines is the ability to machine precise and complex profiles that would be impossible or extremely difficult with traditional technologies. The wire can follow elaborate trajectories, create sharp internal corners, and produce fine details while maintaining consistent tolerances throughout the process.Wire EDM can machine any conductive material, regardless of hardness. This versatility makes it especially suitable for:
  • Hardened steels: hard materials difficult to machine with conventional tools
  • Special alloys: high-strength materials used in critical applications
  • Soft metals: such as copper, aluminum, and brass with excellent finishes
  • Superalloys: exotic materials used in aerospace and energy industries

Why choose used wire EDM machines

Purchasing used wire EDM machines provides access to precision technology while optimizing investments. On Makinate, you will find wire EDM machines with automatic threading, capable of sparking or immersion machining, from top brands such as Charmilles, Fanuc, Ona, Sodick, Mitsubishi, and Agie. Each machine in our catalog is carefully selected to ensure reliable performance, allowing you to produce precise and complex profiles with maximum quality and repeatability for your specialized productions.
agie-agiecut-120-m2608910076
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Used AGIE AGIECUT 120 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2608910076
  • Status: Dismantled
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 1997
Technical sheet
agie-classic-3-m2507668754

Used AGIE Classic 3 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2507668754
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2003
Technical sheet
charmilles-robofil-2020si-m2583233686

Used CHARMILLES Robofil 2020SI wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2583233686
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 1998
Technical sheet
agie-charmilles-cut-am-500-m2511204628

Used AGIE CHARMILLES CUT AM 500 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2511204628
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2021
Technical sheet
fanuc-robocut-alpha-0id-m2586646255

Used FANUC Robocut Alpha 0iD wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2586646255
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Like new
  • Year: 2008
Technical sheet
fanuc-robocut-alpha-c600ib-m2560222021

Used FANUC ROBOCUT alpha C600iB wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2560222021
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Year: 2016
Technical sheet
joemars-dnc-35-cnc-m2502991540

Used JOEMARS DNC 35 CNC wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2502991540
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2005
Technical sheet
ona-af35-m2573945966

Used ONA AF35 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2573945966
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Year: 2019
Technical sheet
mitsubishi-fa10m-m2501605104
RETROFITTED

Used Mitsubishi FA10M wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2501605104
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2000
Technical sheet
mitsubishi-ba24-m2541931815

Used Mitsubishi BA24 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2541931815
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2008
Technical sheet
agie-charmilles-cut-300-sp-m2539494170

Used AGIE CHARMILLES CUT 300 Sp. wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2539494170
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2015
Technical sheet
mitsubishi-fa20-m2529427690

Used Mitsubishi FA20 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2529427690
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2005
Technical sheet
mitsubishi-fa20s-m2520922200

Used Mitsubishi FA20S wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2520922200
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2008
Technical sheet
agie-charmilles-cut-30-p-m2522767645

Used AGIE CHARMILLES CUT 30 P wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2522767645
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2010
Technical sheet
sodick-aq-537l-m2581345718

Used SODICK AQ 537L wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2581345718
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2007
Technical sheet
ona-prima-e-400-m2552210011

Used ONA PRIMA E 400 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2552210011
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2002
Technical sheet
sodick-aq535l-m2503707014

Used SODICK AQ535L wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2503707014
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2004
Technical sheet
fanuc-alfa-1id-m2558245692

Used FANUC ALFA 1iD wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2558245692
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2007
Technical sheet
fanuc-robocut-alfa-1c-m2566484114

Used FANUC ROBOCUT ALFA 1C wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2566484114
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 1997
Technical sheet
excetek-v650-g-plus-m2530914558

Used EXCETEK V650 G PLUS wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2530914558
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2017
Technical sheet
fanuc-alfa-1ic-m2593743761

Used FANUC ALFA 1iC wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2593743761
  • Status: Under power
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2004
Technical sheet
japax-ldm-50-m2513676703

Used JAPAX LDM 50 wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2513676703
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
Technical sheet
mitsubishi-fa-20-v-m2556583689

Used Mitsubishi FA 20 V wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2556583689
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2005
Technical sheet
makino-u6-h-e-a-t-m2520851983

Used Makino U6 H.E.A.T. wire cutting machine

  • Code: M2520851983
  • Status: Visible
  • Condition: Good
  • Year: 2020
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