New technologies: Electrical discharge machining

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New technologies
in electrical discharge
machining
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Agie is constantly advancing the
frontiers of what is possible with
ED machining with new developments. New dimensions open up
with respect to speed, precision,
operating convenience and
process reliability. EDM machines
from Agie obtain a competitive
advantage and ability to compete.
Our partners have known this for
over 50 years.
Agie - Partner to the Best.
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Your partner in electrical
discharge machining
1954 Agietron AZ4, the first
ED die-sinking unit.
1987 Control system for optimising and
monitoring the EDM process.
1998 Wire Bending Control.
Agie IPG generator.
1956 Model series with oscillatory
circuit generator.
1991 Expert programs Agiesoft
Expertron and Equimode.
1999 Toolmanager for optimising the
electrode use.
1963 Generators with static impulses.
1992 Complete programming with
Agiesoft JP.
Wire position and correction
system Agiepilot.
2001 Agiecut Vertex.
The ED wire-cutting system with
the highest precision.
1969 Agiecut DEM 15
Electro-eroding cutting with
programmable NC control.
1970 ED machining with planetary
movement.
1973 Electro-eroding tapered cutting
with coaxial flushing.
1984 Swivel head taper.
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1993 Agie Fuzzytron.
HSS and HSF generators.
1996 Agiecut Evolution and new
Agievision software.
1997 Agiecut Classic, Agie Mondo Star,
Agietron Innovation.
2003 Agiecut Progress.
The ED wire-cutting system with
the highest cutting speed.
2004 Agietron Hyperspark.
The ED die-sinking system with
the highest removal rate.
Agiecut Challenge eCut and
Excellence eCut. ED wire-cutting
systems with new generator
technologies and Agieconic Plus.
2005 Agietron Spirit 2. ED die-sinking
machine with simple operation.
Agietron Micro-Nano. EDM for the
micron and nano range.
Agiecut Progress 4. ED wire
cutting with long travel paths.
2006 Agiecut V.
All ED wire-cutting machines with
Vertex technology.
Agietron Spirit 3 and 4. ED die
sinking for large workpieces.
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PARTNER TO THE BEST
Agie is more than
electrical discharge
machining...
Agie compiles individual instructions for each EDM system.
Agie publishes the EDM magazine
Experience with the latest customer applications. Agie supports
the user with practice-oriented use
and maintenance documentation.
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Agie keeps all original spare and
wearing parts, consumables and
additional equipment constantly
available. Agie solves 90% of all
problems routinely direct on the
hotline telephone. Agie sees to
optimal functioning of the EDM
systems with its service professionals. Agie has expert advisers
deployed world-wide for practiceoriented solutions.
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...Agie is investment
in the future
Agie belongs to a Group that is the
world market leader in ED machining. Agie practises closeness
to its customers with its worldwide presence. Agie convinces with
competence and continuity. More
than 20 000 users all over the
world and far more than 45 000 ED
wire-cutting and die-sinking machines sold confirm this. Agie does
not subordinate human aspects to
the machine. The man decides, the
machine carries out. A philosophy
that Agie has implemented with
user-friendly functions, self-generating technologies and a forwardlooking design in an exemplary
manner in its EDM systems
Agiecut and Agietron. Agie with today's technology for tomorrow's
applications.
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AGIETRON
ED die-sinking machines
ED machining is a key technology
in production. ED die sinking today
means to be able to react quickly to
new orders with the most varied
requirements. From simple cavities
to highly complex, high precision
moulds. From hot-work steel
through Moldmax to carbide and
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Amcolloy. From minute machining
jobs to long-running jobs over the
weekend. Agietron ED die-sinking
machines offer the right model,
under ever economic viability or
quality aspect, to help you save
time and increase your flexibility.
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Integrated autonomy
Agietron ED die-sinking machines
with electrode handling for 4 to 56
positions and large dimensioned
filters.
The following ED die-sinking systems offer system openness for
external handling devices with a
clearly defined interface:
Agietron Hyperspark HS 2 and 3
Agietron Hyperspark Exact HS 2
and 3.
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Agietron Spirit
2
The ED die-sinking machines for fast setting up,
simple operation and reliable ED machining.
- Made in Switzerland
- APG generator with Hyperspark technologies
- Small floor space
- Minimal power consumption
- Agietron Spirit 2 as FD (Fine Drill) variant for small
drill holes (≥ 0.1 mm electrode diameter)
Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
630 x 400 x 185 mm
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
300 x 250 x 250 mm
Permissible workpiece weight:
200 kg
Permissible electrode weight:
25 kg
Distance table/quill:
190 - 440 mm
C-axis:
integrated
Working current:
72 A
Best roughness:
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Control, servo-controlled axes:
X, Y, Z, C-axis
Electrode handling:
4 positions
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960 x 650 x 255 mm
1100 x 750 x 370 mm
The working area of the models
550 x 400 x 350 mm
700 x 500 x 400 mm
Agietron Spirit 3 and 4 is very
1000 kg
2000 kg
generously dimensioned.
80 kg
120 kg
165 - 515 mm
215 - 615 mm
Agietron Spirit 2 Fine Drill: The
integrated
integrated
variant for smallest drill holes.
72 A, 104 A
72 A, 104 A
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
X, Y, Z, C-axis
X, Y, Z, C-axis
10 positions
56 + 6 positions
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Agietron Hyperspark HS
2
3
The automatable ED die-sinking machines
with selectable functions and technologies.
- Increased autonomy
- New generator technologies
- High Speed Timer with double speeds for optimal results
- Fine finishing module SF for roughness down to Ra 0.05 µm
- Low power consumption
Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
650 x 580 x 250 mm
880 x 680 x 350 mm
820 x 420 x 250 mm
1070 x 530 x 350 mm
350 x 250 x 350 mm
500 x 350 x 500 mm
Permissible workpiece weight:
400 kg
800 kg
Permissible electrode weight:
100 kg
100 kg
Distance table / quill:
170 - 520 mm
200 - 700 mm
C-axis:
integrated
integrated
Working current:
72 A, 104 A
72 A, 104 A
Best roughness:
Ra 0,05 µm / AGIEBRILL
Ra 0,05 µm / AGIEBRILL
Control, servo controlled axes:
X, Y, Z, C-axis
X, Y, Z, C-axis
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Agietron Hyperspark Exact HS
2
3
The automatable ED machines with exceptional
performances and functions.
- Best quality surfaces and positioning accuracy
- High Speed Timer with double speeds for optimal results
- Dual measuring system
- Fine finishing module SF for roughness down to Ra 0.05 µm
- Low power consumption
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650 x 580 x 250 mm
880 x 680 x 350 mm
820 x 420 x 250 mm
1070 x 530 x 350 mm
350 x 250 x 350 mm
500 x 350 x 500 mm
400 kg
800 kg
100 kg
100 kg
170 - 520 mm
200 - 700 mm
integrated
integrated
72 A, 104 A
72 A, 104 A A
Ra 0,05 µm / AGIEBRILL
Ra 0,05 µm / AGIEBRILL
X, Y, Z, C-axis
X, Y, Z, C-axis
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AGIECUT
ED wire-cutting machines
Electrical discharge machining is
a key technology in manufacturing. ED wire cutting today thus
means to be able to react quickly
to new orders with the most varied requirements. From a simple
punch to highly complex, high
precision workpieces. From tool
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steel to hard metal and PCD.
From minute machining jobs to
long-running jobs over the weekend. Agiecut ED wire-cutting machines offer the right model,
under ever economic viability or
quality aspect, to help you save
time and increase your flexibility.
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Integrated autonomy
Agiecut ED wire-cutting machines
with 25 kg wire reels, reliable
threading and wire guides for a
long working life.
The following ED wire-cutting machines offer system openness for
external handling devices with a
clearly defined interface:
Agiecut Progress V 2
Agiecut Challenge V 2 and V 3
Agiecut Vertex 2 and 3
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Now all Agiecut machines
have the world’s most
powerful digital generator
In five years market presence the
Agiecut Vertex has acquired the
rating «most accurate ED wirecutting machine in the world».
Cleverly devised mechanics, an impressive generator output and a
control system developed within
the company were the factors
which convinced the customers
and operators. Agie recognised the
market requirements and transferred the «best of» Agiecut Vertex
to the complete Agiecut range.
Vertex technology is top-rate performance that is now to be found in
every Agiecut model.
Fast cutting speeds can be
achieved with eCut technologies
and wires from 0.1 to 0.15 mm diameter. eCut technologies cut
down strikingly on the consumption of filters and resin, as well as
of both, coated and brass wire.
Less deposits of wire material on
the workpiece reduce the trim
cuts. Cut surfaces on workpieces
have a homogeneous surface according to the roughness value.
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Agiecut Classic V
2
3
The proven and tested ED wire-cutting machines with Vertex technology
and Agievision 5 control.
- Low operating costs
- Best possible machining through individual technology generation
- Optimised operation with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system
- Agievision 5 with new functions and simple, intuitive dialog
Machining:
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H) (with bath):
750 x 550 x 250 (190 mm)
1050 x 650 x 420 (420 mm)
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
350 x 250 x 256 mm
500 x 350 x 426 mm
Permissible workpiece weight (without bath):
(450 kg) 200 kg
(800 kg) 400 kg
Wire spool:
25 kg
25 kg
Roughness down to:
Ra < 0,1 µm
Ra < 0,1 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,07 mm
0,07 mm
Maximum angle:
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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Agiecut Classic V 3 is the ED
wire-cutting machine for machining workpieces up to 420 mm in
height.
Space-saving design is a striking
feature of the Agiecut Classic V.
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Agiecut Progress V
2
3
The automatable ED wire-cutting machines with Vertex technology
and Agievision 5 control.
- Low operating costs
- Best possible machining technology through individual generation
- Optimised operation with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system
- Agievision 5 with new functions and simple, intuitive dialog
- Prepared for external handling systems
Machining:
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
750 x 550 x 250 mm
1050 x 650 x 420 mm
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
350 x 250 x 256 mm
500 x 350 x 426 mm
Permissible workpiece weight (without bath):
200 kg (450 kg)
400 kg (800 kg)
Wire spool:
25 kg
25 kg
Roughness down to:
Ra < 0,1 µm
Ra < 0,1 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,07 mm
0,07 mm
Maximum angle:
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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Progress V 4 is the ED wire-cutting machine with the longest
travel paths of all Agiecut units.
With a cutting rate of 500 mm2/min,
the Agiecut Progress V is one
Agiecut Progress V 2 can be
of the fastest ED wire-cutting ma-
automated with workpiece
chines in the world.
loading systems.
150
submerged
1300 x 1000 x 510 mm
800 x 550 x 525 mm
100
3000 kg
25 kg
Ra < 0,1 µm
50
0.07 mm
30°/500 mm
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200 250 300 350 400 450 500 mm2/min
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Agiecut Challenge V
2
3
The ED wire-cutting machine combines ideally
economic viability with highest precision.
- With Agievision 5 control
- With lowerable work-tank for workpiece loading systems
- Best linearity and shape accuracy
- Optimised operation with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system
- New functions and USB connections
Machining:
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
750 x 550 x 250 mm
1050 x 650 x 250 mm
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
350 x 250 x 256 mm
500 x 350 x 256 mm
Permissible workpiece weight (without bath):
200 kg (450 kg)
400 kg (800 kg)
Wire spool:
25 kg
25 kg
Roughness down to:
Ra < 0,1 µm
Ra < 0,1 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,07 mm
0,07 mm
Maximum angle:
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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Agiecut Vertex
F
The world's most accurate ED wire-cutting machine.
- For finest surface qualities
- For finest wires
- For high autonomy even with the finest wires
- Two wire spools for different wire types
- Automatic threading of wires with 0.2 to 0.02 mm
diameter
- AgiePlanning for calculation and time recording
Machining:
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
300 x 200 x 80 mm
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
220 x 160 x 100 mm
Permissible workpiece weight (without bath):
35 kg
Wire spool:
2 x 8 kg (AGIEDUO)
Roughness down to:
Ra 0,05 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,1 mm
Maximum angle:
3°/80 mm
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0,02 mm
0.2 mm 0.02 mm
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New laser measurement methods allow
to measure an calibrate Agiecut Vertex
machines in the nanometer range.
Agieduo handles two different wire types
and diameters. One wire guide for diameters from 0.2 to 0.02 mm. Handling of the
wires is fully automatic and is monitored
by patented sensors.
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Agiecut Vertex
2
2F
3
3F
The new sizes of the Vertex ED wire-cutting machine
with Agievision 5 control.
- For finest surface qualities
- For fine wire machining jobs
- Prepared for handling systems
- Best linearity and shape accuracy
- Optimised operation with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system
- Agievision 5 with new functions and simple, intuitive dialog
Machining:
submerged
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
750 x 550 x 250 mm
1050 x 650 x 250 mm
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
350 x 250 x 256 mm
500 x 350 x 256 mm
Permissible workpiece weight (without bath):
200 kg (450 kg)
400 kg (800 kg)
Wire spool:
25 kg
25 kg
Roughness down to:
Ra 0,05 µm
Ra 0,05 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,07 mm (0,03 mm Model F)
0,07 mm (0,03 mm Model F)
Maximum angle:
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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Micro
Nano
Agietron Micro-Nano is the ED diesinking machine in both the micro and
nano field. The application spectrum
ranges from micro drill holes to placing
micro structures with the nano module.
Travel paths (X x Y x Z):
220 x 160 x 100 mm
6 x 6 x 4 mm
Positioning accuracy:
± 1 µm
± 0.1 µm
Resolution:
0.1 µm
0.02 µm
Roughness:
Ra 0.1 µm
Ra 0.05 µm
Dielectric:
Water or oil
Water or oil
Axis movement:
Precision spindles and guides
Parallel kinematics
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4HP
Fast, simple, precise:
Agiedrill
Starting hole drilling with Agie.
- X, Y and Z-axis CNC controlled
- Integrated rotation spindle
- For electrodes from 0.3 to 3 mm
diameter
Series production of smallest holes.
- 24-hour operation is standard
- Automatic fixing of workpieces
- Delivery is made in accordance with
- Optimum temperature stability through
cast construction in C-frame construction
- For workpieces up to 300 kg in weight
- Module for small holes Ø 0.1-0.3 mm
the Agie feasibility study
Number of EDM units:
4
Electrode diameter:
Travel paths per EDM unit (X x Y x Z):
10 x 10 x 50 mm
Axes travel paths (X x Y x Z):
300 x 200 x 300 mm
Travel path of W-axis:
120 mm
Permissible workpiece weight:
300 kg
CNC-controlled axes:
to 15
Maximum drilling depth:
200 mm
Workplace positioning by swivelling:
A axis
Supporting surface length x width:
500 x 300 mm
Workplace positioning by rotating:
4 x C axes
Electrode guide travel path:
100 mm
Automatic electrode wear compensation:
Standard
Heavy duty generator:
30 A
Heavy duty drilling:
Standard
Machine dimensions:
1340 x 900 x 1940 mm
Quality drilling:
Standard
Total machine weight:
1200 kg
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