Continuous-Duty Wire EDM

FANUC iMed wire EDM machine is configured for continuous-duty production of parts. The iMed offers cutting speeds, accuracy, surface finishes and advanced features. It is ideal for the production of surgical instruments, needles, stainless steel tubing and rods, turbine engine vanes and blades, orthopedic implements, dental tools and devices, laboratory equipment components, and PCD tooling/tips.

The iMed is a workhorse EDM that combines high performance, low operating costs and ease of maintenance. It uses economical brass wire (0.004" to 0.012" standard) and comes with many standard features that are options on competitive machines, including a heavy-duty anti-electrolysis power supply, an energy-saving inverter-controlled DI chiller, AC servo-controlled water level for the work tank, and state-of-theart FANUC 310i-WA CNC . The control provides nano interpolation, a 15" color touch-screen monitor, easy-to-use splitscreen graphics with sophisticated yet simple drawing capabilities, interactive parts/maintenance assistance, multiple USB ports, and ethernet connectivity.

The FANUC iMed is designed and built for precision. Revolutionary "R" Real World Cutting Technology combines adaptive workpiece thickness control, advanced straightness and corner control, and adaptive pulse discharge control to ensure precision and maximize cutting speed under varying conditions, including poor flushing or interrupted cuts. Accuracy is further enhanced through a rugged, thermally-insulated cast Meehanite base, and table travels with no load-overhang during table movement. Heavy-duty ballscrews for the X and Y axis are double-anchored and encapsulated to prevent contamination, ensuring decades of trouble-free operation.

The iMed's patented twin AC servo wire tensioning system reduces tension variations to one-quarter that of conventional wire machines. The FANUC AWF provides flawless threading in just 10 seconds or less, even while submerged. A large 35 lb (or optional 66 lb) wire spool capacity and remote machine programming and monitoring capability allow unattended operation for extended periods.