Die Sinking EDM

EDM die sinking reproduces, in a metallic workpiece, the shape of a tool called electrode. Injection molds for plastic parts are very frequently machined by die sinking.

The shape given to the electrode is that of the object that is going to be molded. In the machining area, each discharge creates a crater in the workpiece (material removal) and an impact on the tool (wear of the tool/electrode).

There is never any mechanical contact between the electrode and workpiece. The electrode is usually made of copper or graphite.

Micro Machining_

To satisfy demanding applications in connectors, as well as in the areas of medicine and watch industry, where components now need to be miniaturized.

MachineWorkpiece Dimensions (W x D x H)X, Y, Z travel
FORM 1000550 x 330 x 250 mm220 x 160 x 250 mm
FORM 200 mS780 x 530 x 300 mm350, 250, 300 mm
FO 350 mS550 x 330 x 250 mm350 x 250 x 300 mm

High speed Machining

With the Speed Finishing module the precision of detail is respected and it enables fine and even shiny surface finishes (Ra ≤ 0.4µm) of unmatched homogeneity on small to large surfaces to be obtained.

MachineWorkpiece Dimensions (W x D x H)X, Y, Z travel
FO 350 SP780 x 530 x 300 mm350 x 250 x 300 mm
FO 550 SP1200 x 850 x 400 mm600 x 400 x 450 mm
FORM 200 vP790 x 530 x 275 mm350 X 250 X 300 mm
FORM 400 vP1814 x 1215 x 600 mm900 x 700 x 500 mm
FORM 2000 HP820 x 580 x 250 mm400 x 300 x 350 mm
FORM 3000 HP1200 x 800 x 350 mm600 x 400 x 500 mm

Super Finish

Obtain shiny homogeneity on large surface in a brilliant way.

MachineWorkpiece Dimensions (W x D x H)X, Y, Z travel
FO 350 Gamma780 x 530 x 300 mm350 x 250 x 300 mm
FO 550 Gamma1200 x 850 x 400 mm600 x 400 x 450 mm

General Purpose

Well proven technology for demanding Mold Makers.

MachineWorkpiece Dimensions (W x D x H)X, Y, Z travel
FO 350 SP780 x 530 x 300 mm350 x 250 x 300 mm
FO 550 SP1200 x 850 x 400 mm600 x 400 x 450 mm

Cost Effective

Affordable, simple to use and comply with most of typical EDM applications

MachineWorkpiece Dimensions (W x D x H)X, Y, Z travel
FORM 301200 x 800 x 500 mm600 x 400 x 400 mm
FORM 20800 x 500 x 265 mm350 x 250 x 250 mm

 

 

Consistent surface finish

Uniformity of texture in an injection-molded part is directly related to the quality of the surface finish in the mold. To obtain perfect surface finish, GF AgieCharmilles has developed a technology called «Surface». This technology allows the highest criteria for surface consistency to be met.




Contouring benefits
 

«Contouring» technology allows the use of cylindrical electrodes to implement complex geometries. The machining height/minimum radius ratio of the geometry can exceed 50. Contouring widens the possibilities for die-sinking EDM.




Machining the injection channel


Machining the injection channel  GF AgieCharmilles technology, is specifically adapted for machining deep, small cavities and allows machining conditions to be maintained, whatever the depth of machining.