AgieCharmilles FORM P series

Boost your running time with efficiency
The AgieCharmilles FORM P sinker EDM solution takes the management of deep ribs to new levels of respect for details of form and surface finishing while advancing manufacturers’ cost efficiency and machining speed.

AgieCharmilles FORM P Series
Drive speed and quality

The iGAP generator technology helps mold makers use die-sinking EDM to achieve a smaller, therefore more precise, spark gap at higher speed, thereby addressing their need for greater productivity and speed. iGAP varies the spark power from the front and sides of the electrodes as needed. Spark power increases only when necessary also helps preserve electrodes, adding to the gains provided by ISPG technology.

Human-machine interface (HMI) increases productivity

The development of this new AC FORM HMI is based on a study carried out with numerous mold makers in order to streamline the mold-making technique. This ease of use, which has made GF Machining Solutions interfaces so successful, has not only been maintained, but has been developed even further to support mold makers during die-sinking.

Focus on performance and energy efficiency

Our new Die-sinking EDM machines can achieve reductions of 43% in daily energy consumption, compared to the previous generation. This improvement is possible thanks to the smart module Econowatt, to the latest generation of GF Machining Solutions’ Intelligent Power Generators (IPG), as well as the new pumps helping regulating the dielectrical temperature and achieving thermal stability.

FORM P 350 - FORM P 600 - FORM P 900

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Part weight

The construction as a short C frame and the oversized casting guarantee mechanical stability and precision throughout the life of the sinker EDM machine. In addition, the robustness of the die-sinking EDM machine absorbs all the machining forces to maintain a precise gap between the part and the electrode.

Position resolution

To obtain reliable positioning accuracy, only linear glass scales are effective. They eliminate all the classic errors, such as backlash, expansion and wear effects. The axis servo control system developed by GF Machining Solutions for die-sinking EDM machines is a closed loop measurement solution designed to provide infallible accuracy, whatever the travel.

Productivity

Automation keeps production going whatever the time. Your results are shorter lead times, higher productivity and quicker payback of capital invested in your die-sinking EDM machines. With System 3R Automation solutions, production can continue running round the clock, seven days a week. The possibilities are endless with our die-sinking EDM solutions.

Machining stability

Available on the AgieCharmilles FORM P 600 as a variant, the thermostabilization provides perfect and accurate machining over time and whatever the temperature conditions during die-sinking EDM machining.

Fast, cost-effective manufacturing

Fast, cost-effective manufacturing

Manufacturers agree: The AgieCharmilles FORM P 350 outperforms competitors in terms of efficiency in die-sinking electrical discharge machining (EDM). In a 2016 challenge, the range and its competitors machined four cavities with only one graphite electrode on a difficult surface. The AgieCharmilles FORM P die sinkers outpaced competitors’ machining speed and electrode wear, becoming the market’s most cost-efficient solution for fast, cost-effective manufacturing.

Fast polishing of deep 3D shape

Fast polishing of deep 3D shape

Significantly reduce manufacturing time spent polishing and reach the finest surface quality inside a deep material cavity, thanks to our mix-material function for sinker EDM. Start fast machining with a graphite electrode and get the best surface finish using a copper electrode in order to achieve Ra 0.12 µm.

Say goodbye to polishing

Say goodbye to polishing

With 3DS, your surfaces are qualified in both crater height and width and the craters left by die-sinking EDM are perfectly controlled. You achieve a structure so smooth and uniform that it cannot be seen by the human eye. This technology dramatically reduces plastic adherence towards mold inserts, maximizes plastic part demolding efficiency and reduces plastic injection cycle time.

100 percent mastery of part quality

100 percent mastery of part quality

Benefit from the ISPG generator’s fine digital technology and from the TECFORM’s fine spark management to master your part quality controlling each spark between the electrode and the part. Achieve outstanding control of surface finish and get perfect part repeatability whatever the surface finish needed, thank to our die-sinking EDM solutions.

Sustainability

Discover our innovations that allow our new Die-sinking EDM machines to achieve reductions of up to 43% in daily energy consumption, compared to the previous generation.
IPG – Higher electrical efficiency

Our latest generation of Intelligent Power Generators (IPG) allows a digital and quick control of each spark, improving the machine’s electrical efficiency.

IPG – Reduced energy waste

Thanks to its resonant switching mode, IPG contributes to reducing waste of energy.

IPG – Reduced component wear

IPG reduces wear on the electrodes during the whole product lifecycle.

Econowatt

Smart module enabling energy-saving standby mode and programmable fast reactivation “wake up” option. No energy is wasted during non-productive time and every morning equipment is prepared and ready to carry out the requested tasks.

Thermal stability

Important for dielectrical temperature regulation and prevention of machine and electrode deformation, our new pumps enable producing parts with significant higher accuracy from the very start, without waiting for the machine to warm up.

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Specifications

FORM P 350

Main Specifications

Main Specifications
Machine dimensions *

1900 x 1690 x 2398 mm

74.80 x 66.53 x 94.4 in
Total weight (without dielectric)

2800 kg

6173 lbs
Travel X, Y, Z *

350 x 250 x 300 mm

13.78 x 9.84 x 11.81 in
Min./Max. distance between table and chuck ***

150-450 mm

5.91-17.72 in
Best surface finish RA 0.08 μm
Capacity

410 l

108.65 gal

Workpiece and electrode

Workpiece and electrode
Max. workpiece dimensions *

700 x 460 x 285 mm

27.56 x 18.11 x 11.22 in
Max. workpiece weight

500 kg

1102.31 lbs
Max. electrode weight

50 kg

110.23 lbs
Bath level (programmable)

100 - 305 mm

3.94 - 12.01 in                         

* Width x depth x height ** Width x depth *** With C-Axis Eco + System 3R Macro

FORM P 600

Main Specifications

Main Specifications
Machine dimensions *

2265 x 2110 x 2780 mm

89.17 x 83.07 x 109.45 in
Total weight (without dielectric)

4500 kg

9920 lbs
Travel X, Y, Z *

600 x 400 x 450 mm

23.62 x 15.75 x 17.72 in
Min./Max. distance between table and chuck ***

150-600 mm

5.91-23.62 in
Best surface finish RA 0.08 μm
Capacity

700 l

184.8 gal

Workpiece and electrode

Workpiece and electrode
Max. workpiece dimensions *

1040 x 730 x 410 mm

40.94 x 28.74 x 16.14 in
Max. workpiece weight

1600 kg

3527.40 lbs
Max. electrode weight

50 kg

110.23 lbs
Bath level (programmable)

100 - 400 mm

3.94 - 15.75 in                         

* Width x depth x height ** Width x depth *** With C-Axis Eco + System 3R Macro

FORM P 900

Main Specifications

Main Specifications
Machine dimensions *

2970 x 3100 x 3320 mm

116.93 x 122.05 x 130.71 in
Total weight (without dielectric)

7000 kg

15432 lbs
Travel X, Y, Z *

900 x 700 x 500 mm

35.43 x 27.56 x 19.68 in
Min./Max. distance between table and chuck ***

322-822 mm

12.68-32.36 in
Best surface finish RA 0.1 μm
Capacity

2500 l

662.5 gal

Workpiece and electrode

Workpiece and electrode
Max. workpiece dimensions *

1670 x 1120 x 560 mm

65.75 x 40.09 x 22.05 in
Max. workpiece weight

3000 kg

6613.86 lbs
Max. electrode weight

50 kg

110.23 lbs
Bath level (programmable)

100 - 500 mm

3.94 - 21.65 in                         

* Width x depth x height ** Width x depth *** With C-Axis Eco + System 3R Macro

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