The Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme 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 U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme wire EDM: 650 x 450 x 420 mm travels, 1,500 kg part limit and wire up to 0.400 mm, heavier than the UX6.
| 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 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 4-Sided 910 x 710 mm (4-Sided 35.8 in x 28.0 in) |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Table Size | 4-Sided 910 x 710 mm (4-Sided 35.8 in x 28.0 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| U Axis Travel | ±75 mm (±3.0 in) |
| V Axis Travel | ±75 mm (±3.0 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 1000 x 800 x 400 mm Tall (39.4 in x 31.5 in x 15.8 in Tall) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Work Tank Size | 1,070 mm x 880 mm (42.12 in x 34.64 in) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.100 mm, 0.150 mm, 0.200 mm, 0.250 mm, 0.300 mm, 0.400 mm ø (0.004 in, 0.006 in, 0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in, 0.016 in Ø ) |
Our best estimate for the Makino U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme is $250,000 - $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-u6-h-e-a-t-extreme#price; the request is passed to Makino or an authorised dealer.
The travels are the same, 650 x 450 x 420 mm (25.6 x 17.7 x 16.5 in), with ±75 mm (±3.0 in) on U and V. The U6 H.E.A.T. Extreme takes wire up to 0.400 mm (0.016 in) where the UX6 stops at 0.300 mm, and it has a 4-Sided table where the UX6 has a 3-Sided one of the same 910 x 710 mm size. Its listed workpiece height is 400 mm (15.8 in), against 420 mm on the UX6.
Makino lists 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) and a maximum workpiece of 1000 x 800 x 400 mm Tall (39.4 in x 31.5 in x 15.8 in Tall). The work tank is 1,070 mm x 880 mm (42.12 in x 34.64 in), so a part at the size limit leaves little room to the tank walls; check fixturing and clamping space.
0.100, 0.150, 0.200, 0.250, 0.300 and 0.400 mm (0.004, 0.006, 0.008, 0.010, 0.012 and 0.016 in). The 0.400 mm size is what sets this machine apart. The fine end is 0.100 mm, so work that needs very small internal radii belongs on a fine-wire machine.
Makino's introduction says engineering attention went into precision, running cost, speed and maintenance, but the page publishes no accuracy, finish or cutting-speed figures for this model. Ask for those figures, and a test cut, as part of any quotation.
