The Makino U3 Wire EDM is an industrial-grade CNC Wire & Sinker EDM powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 0 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Makino U3 Wire EDM (older model): listed 350 x 250 x 220 mm travels, 500 kg workpiece limit and 0.1 – 0.3 mm wire range.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Makino (Japan) |
| Machine Type | CNC Wire & Sinker EDM |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Spindle Taper Interface | Standard |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 3,800 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X Y Z Travel | 350 x 250 x 220 mm |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 500 kg |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.1 – 0.3 mm |
| Max Cutting Speed | 380 mm²/min |
| Surface Finish Ra | Ra 0.1 µm |
| Taper Angle | ±30° / 100 mm |
| Control System | Makino Hyper-i |
| Machine Weight | ~3,800 kg |
Our best estimate for the Makino U3 Wire EDM is $220,000 – $340,000. This is an estimate for a wire edm in this class, not a quote from Makino; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/makino-u3-wire-edm#price; the request is passed to Makino or an authorised dealer.
It is not in Makino's current lineup, so a U3 today is a used machine. The figures on this page are the listed ones and could not be checked against a Makino source. The nearest current model is the U32j, which lists 370 x 270 x 220 mm of travel and a 780 x 590 mm (30.7 x 23.2 in) table.
The listed travels are 350 x 250 x 220 mm and the listed workpiece limit is 500 kg. Height is set by the 220 mm of Z. The table on this page gives no table or tank size, so measure the actual machine before quoting a large plate on it.
