The Makino UPV-3 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 UPV-3 oil-dielectric wire EDM: 370 x 270 x 220 mm travels, 350 kg part limit, 100 mm part height and finishes down to 0.02 µm Ra.
| 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 | 630 mm x 450 mm (24.8 in x 17.71 in) |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Table Size | 630 mm x 450 mm (24.8 in x 17.71 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 370 mm (14.56 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.63 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 780 mm x 590 mm x 100 mm (30.71 in x 23.23 in x 3.94 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 350 kg (771 lb) |
| Work Tank Size | 790 mm x 610 mm (31.1 in x 24.05 in) |
Our best estimate for the Makino UPV-3 is $200,000 - $280,000. 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-upv-3#price; the request is passed to Makino or an authorised dealer.
Both have 370 x 270 x 220 mm of X, Y and Z travel and a stationary table. The difference is the dielectric. The UPV-3 cuts in oil, which Makino contrasts with traditional water-based wire EDM, is held to a tighter construction accuracy specification, and is quoted for finishes down to 0.02 µm Ra (1 µin Ra). Its workpiece height is limited to 100 mm (3.94 in).
Oil is electrically neutral, so it supports machining at much lower power than deionized water and a smaller spark gap. Makino says that gives greater precision, finer finish and better metallurgical quality, with HAZ and recast reduced to a point where they are virtually undetectable.
Up to 780 mm x 590 mm x 100 mm (30.71 in x 23.23 in x 3.94 in) and 350 kg (771 lb), on a 630 mm x 450 mm (24.8 in x 17.71 in) table inside a 790 mm x 610 mm (31.1 in x 24.05 in) tank. Height is the tight limit: 100 mm (3.94 in), even though Z travels 220 mm (8.7 in).
Makino points to three effects of the oil dielectric: steel parts cannot rust in the machine, carbide and PCD are protected from oxidation of their binder such as cobalt depletion, and the low power levels leave HAZ and recast virtually undetectable. Carbide punches, PCD tooling and fine-finish steel components gain most.
The UPV-5 is the larger version, with 550 x 370 x 220 mm (21.65 x 14.56 x 8.7 in) of travel and an 810 x 550 mm (31.89 x 21.65 in) table. The UPV-3 has 370 x 270 x 220 mm (14.56 x 10.63 x 8.7 in) and a 630 x 450 mm table. Both are oil machines on the Uj-series platform with a 3-sided rise and fall tank.
