Becoming better every day – since 1802 GF Machining Solutions When all you need is everything, it’s good to know that there is one company that you can count on to deliver complete solutions and services. From unmatched Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Laser texturing, Laser micromachining, Additive Manufacturing and first-class Milling and Spindles to Tooling and Automation, all of our solutions are backed by unrivaled customer service and expert GF Machining Solutions training. Our AgieCharmilles, Microlution, Mikron Mill, Liechti, Step-Tec and System 3R technologies help you raise your...

Highlights Optimize your production Drive speed and quality Shorten your delivery time Availability is key for your business Reduce energy consumption Customer Services EDM graphite Sustainability Technical specifications About GF Machining Solutions Perfect results at your fingertips The ergonomics of GF Machining Solutions’ new AC FORM human-machine interface (HMI) put customers in the driver’s seat by making die-sinking EDM an intuitive, easy-to-learn and easy-to-use process. That means greater autonomy over your processes, higher efficiency, improved process reliability and accelerated performance....

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Optimize your production The AgieCharmilles FORM P series includes a whole family of choices: Achieve your production objectives and meet your customers’ expectations, with three different sizes of machines delivering the control of accuracy you need, thanks to rigid mechanics and high-resolution glass scales. Moreover, the AgieCharmilles FORM P series’ available Accura C-axis and its high-torque capability help you execute complex cavities. Drive speed and quality The AgieCharmilles FORM P series leads to high running time without manual intervention thanks to multiple available Automation solutions....

Optimize your production Meet customers’ expectations Compact and rigid mechanical concept A short C-frame construction and the oversized casting guarantee mechanical stability and precision throughout the life of the machine. In addition, the robustness of the machine absorbs all the machining forces to maintain a precise gap between the part and the electrode. Linear glass scales : lifetime accuracy 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...

Accura C axis, the best high-performance axis on the market It is not unusual to be confronted by machining where the electrodes are incorrectly located, even by such a distance that maintaining their position or stability during machining becomes problematic. Pulsation-induced movements in a liquid (dielectric) medium generate lateral forces (flexural or rotational) on the electrode, which must be resisted by the C axis. Thanks to its very robust design, the Accura C axis allows very high moments of inertia to be absorbed, up to 5000 kgcm². Thermostabilization Only available on the AgieCharmilles...

Drive speed and quality Flexibility and power guarantee reliable results Strict minimum of electrode use at higher speed thanks to the wear partitioning Outststanding productivity on irregular surfaces Fastest graphite technology Our dynamic iGAP feature maximizes the material removal rate while maintaining the accuracy of details and consistent surface finish. Machining time < 4h AC-K900 graphite electrode x1 The ultimate in ergonomics Optimal machining strategies are at your fingertip with our AC FORM HMI’s clear choices for each application. The operator introduces—on a single screen—machining...

High Velocity Pulsation (HVP) • Efficient cavity cleaning by rapid retraction • Good flushing conditions • Optimum erosion results Fast polishing of deep 3D shapes Reach the finest surface quality inside a deep, full material cavities, significantly reducing polishing time. With our mix-materials function start fast with graphite and finish with copper for high quality. Machining time including polishing : 10 h 50 min AC-K900 graphite electrode x2 Copper electrode x1 Surface finish : Ra 0.12 μm Predict Learning System (PLS) • Orbital movements are recorded and analyzed. • Deviation is optimized...

Shorten your delivery time Unattended machining High autonomy and reduction in dead time The AgieCharmilles FORM P 350/600/900 can be equipped with integrated tool changers, allowing them to work for long periods without human intervention. These linear changers allow satisfactory autonomy for work requiring a smaller number of tools. For the FORM P 900, this integrated tool changer can be installed on the left, on the right or on both sides at the same time keeping machine dimensions to a strict minimum. FORM P 350 : four positions

Increased autonomy without manual intervention Manufacturing a mold often requires a large number of electrodes whose spark erosion time can vary noticeably from one cavity to another. The AgieCharmilles FORM P 350/600 machines have a new rotary changer which offers large storage capacity for up to 160 electrodes. A double gripper clamp reduces unnecessary movements, notably speeding up the loading process. Aim: 7,000 hours of EDM machining per year Autonomous cell management maximizes machining time from 2,500 hours on average, to close to 7,000 hours per year. Thanks to the AC FORM HMI, tool...

Availability is key for your business Manage your resources T.R.U.E. (True Response to User Expectation) PRECISION is an innovative manufacturing solution for optimizing the diesinking electrical discharge machining (EDM) process based on the true geometry of the electrode. This software is used in Automation cells between AgieCharmilles die sinking EDM and Mikron Mill machines through an uninterrupted workflow in order to compare whether the electrodes produced by the Milling machine match with the CAD/CAM data. The aim is to ensure the highest accuracy and consistency on the electrodes produced....