Mitsubishis new ED6000S CNC small hole EDM drill features improved positioning speed for X, Y, and Z axes and is five times faster than previous models, claims the company. An increased W axis speed reduces positioning time between holes and electrode exchange time, boosting overall small-hole production.

ED6000S has a M730 Series Mitsubishi control, which provides the flexibility to run more advanced programming, while its Windows XP-based, 15-in. touch-screen display delivers ease of operation. A collet-type chucking system provides more dependable clamping of smaller electrode tubes. Constant Processing Circuit (CPC) reduces and improves the wear characteristics of the electrodes.

The machine comes with a Mitsubishi MELFA Robot that controls the 20-position (or 40-position) Automatic Electrode Changer (AEC) and 10-position Guide Changer for quick tool changing during production. The new power supply is fine-tuned for small-hole applications and offers wider range and finer steps in the electrical power setting adjustments. These include On-Time, Off-Time and IP settings.

The machine is also available as a stand-alone unit; the ED5000S shares all of the features and programming benefits of the ED6000S without the automatic tool changer and guide changer.

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