The Fanuc α1
iC Wire EDM is hailed by their propagandists as the world's fastest auto wire feed system with a large wire spool capacity controlled by the world's fastest CNC. It also purports exceptional accuracy. The Fanuc 180
i S-WB CNC with nano interpolation has a command resolution of .00000004". The machine has a positioning accuracy of ±.0001 and a maximum taper angle of ± 30 degrees. The machine can use .004-.012" wire diameters. Heidenhain linear glass scales with .000004" resolution are standard on the unit.
Dynamic Design & Manufacturing, Inc. has chosen the Erowa tooling package and a 329 gallon dielectric tank. The advanced MF power supply enables superior surface finish to 7 Ra min or better. The table travels 21.7" X 14.6" on the X & Y axis.