Electrical Discharge Machining (PDF | 1.4 MB)

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Electrical Discharge
Machining
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Agie is constantly pushing back
the boundaries of what is possible
with new developments. New dimensions with regard to speed,
precision, operating convenience
and process reliability open up.
EDM machines from Agie gain a
competitive lead and competitive
ability. 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 The first Agie
EDM machine.
1984 Pivot-Head taper.
1996 Agiecut Evolution
and Agievision.
1987 Control system
for optimizing and monitoring
the EDM process.
1997 Agiecut Classic, Agie Mondo
Star, Agietron Innovation.
1991 Expert programs Agiesoft
Expertron and Equimode.
1998 Wire Bending Control.
Agie IPG generator.
1999 Toolmanager for optimisation
of electrodes use.
1970 ED machining with
planetary movements.
1992 Complete programming with
Agiesoft JP.
Agiepilot wire position and
correction system.
1973 Electric-discharge tapered
cutting with coaxial flushing.
1993 Agie Fuzzytron.
HSS and HSF generators.
1956 Model series with oscillating
circuit generator.
1963 Generator with static pulses.
1969 Electric-discharge cutting with
programmable NC control.
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2003 Agiecut Progress.
The EDM wire-cutting system
with the highest cutting speed.
2004 Agietron Hyperspark.
The EDM die-sinking system
with the highest removal rate.
Agiecut Challenge eCut and
Excellence eCut. EDM wirecutting systems with new
generator technologies and
Agieconic Plus.
2001 Agiecut Vertex.
The EDM wire-cutting system
with the highest precision.
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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 world-wide 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 forward-looking 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 systems
Electrical-discharge machining is a
key technology in production.
ED die sinking today thus means
being able to react quickly to new
orders with the most varied requirements. From simple cavities to
highly complex precision moulds.
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From hot-work steel to hard metal
and Amcoloy. From the minute machining job to long-running jobs
over the weekend. Agietron ED diesinking systems offer the models
that will help you to save time and
increase your flexibility under every
economic viability or quality aspect.
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Integrated autonomy
AGIETRON ED die-sinking systems
with integrated autonomy:
- Electrode changer ELW for up to
56 electrodes
- Workpiece and electrode changer
for up to 16 pallets and up to 104
electrodes
- Large dimensioned filters
The following ED die-sinking systems offer system openness for
external handling devices with
clearly defined interface:
Agietron Hyperspark,
Agietron Hyperspark Exact.
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Agietron Spirit
ED machine for quickly set up,
simple operation and reliable die sinking.
- Made in Switzerland
- Outstanding machining performances
- Small floor space required
- New functions
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NEW
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Made in
Switzerland
Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
630 x 380 x 165 mm
Axis 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:
188 - 438 mm
C-axis:
integrated
Working current:
72 A
Best roughness:
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Control, servo-controlled axes:
X, Y, Z, C-axis
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Agietron Advance
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3
4
Manufacture complex workpieces quickly and simply.
- Flexibly usable work area
- Small floor space required
- Simple to operate
- Compact design
960 x 650 x 255 mm
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1100 x 750 x 370 mm
550 x 400 x 350 mm
700 x 500 x 400 mm
1000 kg
2000 kg
80 kg
120 kg
165 - 515 mm
215 - 615 mm
integrated
integrated
64 A, 128 A
64 A, 128 A
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
X, Y, Z, C-axis
X, Y, Z, C-axis
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Agietron Hyperspark
2
3
The automatable ED die-sinking system with high standard.
- Choice of functions and technologies for
- Increased autonomy
- Increased performance with Hyperspark generator technology
- Increased flexibility
- Agievision control for efficient data input and optimal
process planning
Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
Axis 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 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Control, servo-controlled axes:
X, Y, Z, C-axes
X, Y, Z, C-axes
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Agietron Hyperspark Exact
2
3
For the highest demands when ED die sinking.
- Designed for exceptional quality of the surfaces
and positioning accuracy
- Top technology with Hyperspark
- Dual measuring system
- Agievision control for efficient data input and optimal
process planning
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 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL
X, Y, Z, C-axes
X, Y, Z, C-axes
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AGIECUT
ED wire-cutting systems
Electrical-discharge machining is
a key technology in production.
ED wire sinking today thus means
to be able to react quickly to new
orders with the most varied requirements. From the simple
punch to highly complex precision
workpieces.
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From hot-work steel to hard metal and Amcoloy. From the minute
machining job to long-running
jobs over the weekend. Agiecut ED
wire-cutting systems offer the
models that will help you to save
time and increase your flexibility
under every economic viability or
quality aspect.
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Integrated autonomy
AGIECUT ED wire-cutting systems
with integrated autonomy:
- Workpiece changer for up to
20 pallets
- 25 kg wire spools
- Reliable threading
- Wire guides with a long
working life
The following ED wire-cutting systems offer system openness for
external handling devices with a
clearly defined interface:
Agiecut Progress
Agiecut Challenge eCut
Agiecut Excellence eCut
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Agiecut Classic
2
2S
The proven ED wire-cutting series for tool and mould making.
- Low operating costs
- Choice of machining in the bath or coaxial flushing with
water-jacket flooding
- Simple to operate
- Broad technology spectrum
- Agievision control for efficient data input and optimal
process planning
Machining:
coaxial flushing
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
750 x 550 x 250 mm
750 x 550 x 250 mm
Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z):
350 x 250 x 256 mm
350 x 250 x 256 mm
Permissible workpiece weight (without bath):
(450 kg)
(450 kg) 200 kg
Wire spool:
25 kg
25 kg
Roughness Ra (with trim cuts) up to:
0,2 µm
0,2 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,1 mm
0,1 mm
Maximum angle:
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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coaxial flushing/submerged
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3S
coaxial flushing
coaxial flushing/submerged
1050 x 650 x 250 mm
1050 x 650 x 420 mm
500 x 350 x 256 mm
500 x 350 x 426 mm
(800 kg)
(800 kg) 400 kg
25 kg
25 kg
0,2 µm
0,2 µm
0,1 mm
0,1 mm
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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Agiecut Progress
2
3
ED wire cutting for maximum productivity.
- Drastic cuts in non-productive times by adapting and
optimising threading and process cycles
- Implement series production with a robot
- Realise precision cuts with half the time and cost expenditure
with eCut technology
- Double the angle accuracy with the variant Agieconic Plus
Machining:
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
750 x 550 x 250 mm
1050 x 650 x 420 mm
Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z):
350 x 250 x 256 mm
500 x 350 x 426 mm
Permissible workpiece weight:
200 kg (450 kg)
400 kg (800 kg)
Wire spool:
25 kg
25 kg
Roughness Ra (with trim cuts) up to:
0,2 µm
0,2 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,1 mm
0,1 mm
Maximum angle:
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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submerged
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150
100
50
Cutting rates of 350 up to 500 mm2/min
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200
250
300
350
400
450
500 mm2/min
are reached in most cutting heights.
Automated with a robot the Agiecut
Progress 2 becomes a highly efficient
manufacturing cell.
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Agiecut Challenge eCut
2
2F
3
3F
The ED wire-cutting system for a customized solution.
- ED wire cutting technologies well proven in practice
and highly economic thanks to eCut
- Drastic cuts in non-productive times by adapting and
optimising threading and process cycles
- Agieconic Plus, the variant for double angle accuracy
Machining:
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
750 x 550 x 250 mm
1050 x 650 x 250 mm
Axis 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 Ra (with trim cuts) up to:
0,1 µm
0,1 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F)
0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F)
Maximum angle:
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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submerged
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Agiecut Excellence eCut
2
2F
3
3F
For highest demands when ED wire cutting.
- Designed for exceptional surface quality and positioning
accuracy with a dual measuring system
- ED wire cutting technologies well proven in practice
and highly economic thanks to eCut
- Drastic cuts in non-productive times by adapting
and optimising threading and process cycles
- Agieconic Plus for double angle accuracy
submerged
20
submerged
750 x 550 x 250 mm
1050 x 650 x 250 mm
350 x 250 x 256 mm
500 x 350 x 256 mm
200 kg (450 kg)
400 kg (800 kg)
25 kg
25 kg
0,1 µm
0,1 µm
0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F)
0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F)
30°/100 mm
30°/100 mm
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Agiecut Vertex
The most accurate ED wire-cutting system in the world.
- For finest surface qualities
- For finest wires
- For high autonomy even with the finest wires
- Two wire spools for different types of wire
- Automatic threading of wires with 0.2 to 0.02 mm diameter
- Agievision control with new functions
Machining:
submerged
Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
300 x 200 x 80 mm
Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z):
220 x 160 x 100 mm
Permissible workpiece weight:
35 kg
Wire spool:
2 x 8 kg (AGIEDUO)
Roughness Ra (with trim cuts) up to:
0,05 µm
Smallest wire diameter:
0,02 mm
Maximum angle:
3°/80 mm
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The most accurate ED wire-cutting machine in the world, thanks to its innovative mechanical structure with its
patented monoblock and optimum
thermal behaviour.
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Agiedrill
Compact 1 Micro
Fast, simple, precise:
Drilling start holes with Agie.
- X-, Y- and Z-axis CNC controlled
- Integrated rotating spindle
- For electrodes from 0.3 to 3 mm diameter
- Optimal temperature stability through
cast construction in open-front
frame design
- For workpieces up to 300 kg weight
Micro EDM of the top class.
- Highest quality and precision
- Generator with enormous technology
spectrum for standard and special
applications
- Large number of accessories for
micro EDM
Electrode diameter:
0.3 to 3 mm
Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H):
Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z):
300 x 200 x 300 mm
Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z):
250 x 160 x 250 mm
Permissible workpiece weight:
300 kg
Permissible workpiece weight:
200 kg
Maximum drilling depth:
200 mm
Permissible electrode weight:
70 kg
Supporting area length x width:
500 x 300 mm
Distance table/quill:
130 - 380 mm
Electrode guide travel path:
100 mm
C-axis:
integrated
Heavy duty generator:
30 A
Working current:
60 A
Machine dimensions:
1340 x 900 x 1940 mm
Best roughness:
Ra 0.2 µm / AGIEBRILL
Total machine weight:
1200 kg
Control, servo-controlled axes:
X, Y, Z, C axes
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620 x 470 x 250 mm
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Agietron
4HP
Series production of the smallest holes.
- 24 hour operation is standard
- Automatic fixing of the workpieces
- Delivery takes place in accordance with
Agie feasibility study
Number of EDM units:
4
Travel paths per EDM unit (X x Y x Z):
10 x 10 x 50 mm
Travel path of W-axis (fast shifting and positioning of the 4 EDM units):
120 mm
CNC-controlled axes:
to 15
Workplace positioning by swivelling:
A-Achse
Workplace positioning by rotating:
4 x C-axes
Automatic electrode wear compensation:
Standard
Heavy duty drilling:
Standard
Quality drilling:
Standard
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