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Jun 11, 2023

AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500 EDM speeds up additive part separation

GF Machining Solutions introduces the AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500, a new

GF Machining Solutions introduces the AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500, a new horizontal wire EDM designed to complement metal additive manufacturing (AM) by making it easier to quickly separate AM metal parts from the build plate while maintaining geometrical accuracy.

This machine is a fast, precise, affordable and automation-ready alternative to the use of standard EDM equipment or a band saw to separate additively manufactured parts from build plates. Ideal for risk-averse industries, such as aerospace and medical technology, this machine maintains the integrity of the part by avoiding part contamination and damage.

Accommodating parts up to 510 x 510 x 510 mm (including the base plate) and up to 500 kg in weight, this EDM machine uses 0.2 mm diameter wire to separate additively manufactured parts from the build platform at a maximum cutting speed of 300 mm2/m. It delivers ±0.1 mm accuracy and surface roughness of less than 6 μm. It blends a horizontal wire orientation, a rotary axis and an integrated basket to catch separated parts. This combination creates a robust process, which supports the part, allows for easy part handling, prevents part damage and offers full automation readiness.

The layout of the machine is designed to accommodate the integration of a clamping system for easier clamping and referencing. As additive manufacturing evolves into mass production, automated AM processes will be needed.

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