Agie Electrical Discharge Machining Partner - GFMS is more than electrical discharge machining... Agie compiles individual instruc-tions for each EDM system. Agie publishes the EDM

Electrical DischargeMachining

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Agie is constantly pushing backthe boundaries of what is possiblewith new developments. New di-mensions with regard to speed,precision, operating convenienceand process reliability open up.EDM machines from Agie gain acompetitive lead and competitiveability. Our partners have knownthis for over 50 years. Agie - Partner to the Best.


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1954 The first AgieEDM machine.

1956 Model series with oscillating circuit generator.

1963 Generator with static pulses.

1969 Electric-discharge cutting with programmable NC control.

1970 ED machining with planetary movements.

1973 Electric-discharge tapered cutting with coaxial flushing.

1984 Pivot-Head taper.

1987 Control system for optimizing and monitoring the EDM process.

1991 Expert programs Agiesoft Expertron and Equimode.

1992 Complete programming with Agiesoft JP.Agiepilot wire position and correction system.

1993 Agie Fuzzytron.HSS and HSF generators.

1996 Agiecut Evolution and Agievision.

1997 Agiecut Classic, Agie Mondo Star, Agietron Innovation.

1998 Wire Bending Control. Agie IPG generator.

1999 Toolmanager for optimisation of electrodes use.

2001 Agiecut Vertex.The EDM wire-cutting system with the highest precision.

2003 Agiecut Progress.The EDM wire-cutting system with the highest cutting speed.

2004 Agietron Hyperspark.The EDM die-sinking system with the highest removal rate.Agiecut Challenge eCut and Excellence eCut. EDM wire-cutting systems with new generator technologies and Agieconic Plus.

Your partner in electrical discharge machining

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Agie is more than electrical discharge machining...Agie compiles individual instruc-tions for each EDM system. Agie publishes the EDM magazineExperience with the latest cus-tomer applications. Agie supportsthe user with practice-oriented useand maintenance documentation.

PARTNER TO THE BEST

Agie keeps all original spare andwearing parts, consumables andadditional equipment constantlyavailable. Agie solves 90% of allproblems routinely direct on thehotline telephone. Agie sees tooptimal functioning of the EDMsystems with its service profes-sionals. Agie has expert advisersdeployed world-wide for practice-oriented solutions.

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Agie belongs to a Group that is theworld market leader in ED machin-ing. Agie practises closeness to itscustomers with its world-wide pres-ence. Agie convinces with compe-tence and continuity. More than 20 000 users all over the world andfar more than 45 000 ED wire-cut-ting and die-sinking machines soldconfirm this. Agie does not subordi-nate human aspects to the machine.

The man decides, the machine car-ries out. A philosophy that Agie hasimplemented with user-friendlyfunctions, self-generating technolo-gies and a forward-looking design inan exemplary manner in its EDMsystems Agiecut and Agietron. Agiewith today's technology for tomor-row's applications.

...Agie is investment in the future

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ED die-sinking systems

AGIETRON

Electrical-discharge machining is akey technology in production. ED die sinking today thus meansbeing able to react quickly to neworders with the most varied re-quirements. From simple cavities tohighly complex precision moulds.

From hot-work steel to hard metaland Amcoloy. From the minute ma-chining job to long-running jobsover the weekend. Agietron ED die-sinking systems offer the modelsthat will help you to save time andincrease your flexibility under everyeconomic viability or quality aspect.

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AGIETRON ED die-sinking systemswith integrated autonomy:- Electrode changer ELW for up to56 electrodes- Workpiece and electrode changerfor up to 16 pallets and up to 104electrodes- Large dimensioned filters

Integrated autonomyThe following ED die-sinking sys-tems offer system openness forexternal handling devices withclearly defined interface:Agietron Hyperspark, Agietron Hyperspark Exact.


Agietron Spirit 2

ED machine for quickly set up,simple operation and reliable die sinking.- Made in Switzerland- Outstanding machining performances - Small floor space required- New functions

Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H): 630 x 380 x 165 mm

Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z): 300 x 250 x 250 mm

Permissible workpiece weight: 200 kg

Permissible electrode weight: 25 kg

Distance table/quill: 188 - 438 mm

C-axis: integrated

Working current: 72 A

Best roughness: Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL

Control, servo-controlled axes: X, Y, Z, C-axis

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Made inSwitzerland

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Agietron Advance 3 4

Manufacture complex workpieces quickly and simply.- Flexibly usable work area- Small floor space required - Simple to operate- Compact design

960 x 650 x 255 mm 1100 x 750 x 370 mm

550 x 400 x 350 mm 700 x 500 x 400 mm

1000 kg 2000 kg

80 kg 120 kg

165 - 515 mm 215 - 615 mm

integrated integrated

64 A, 128 A 64 A, 128 A

Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL

X, Y, Z, C-axis X, Y, Z, C-axis

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Agietron Hyperspark 2 3

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Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H): 650 x 580 x 250 mm 880 x 680 x 350 mm

820 x 420 x 250 mm 1070 x 530 x 350 mm

Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z): 350 x 250 x 350 mm 500 x 350 x 500 mm

Permissible workpiece weight: 400 kg 800 kg

Permissible electrode weight: 100 kg 100 kg

Distance table/quill: 170 - 520 mm 200 - 700 mm

C-axis: integrated integrated

Working current: 72 A, 104 A 72 A, 104 A

Best roughness: Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL

Control, servo-controlled axes: X, Y, Z, C-axes X, Y, Z, C-axes

The automatable ED die-sinking system with high standard.- Choice of functions and technologies for

- Increased autonomy- Increased performance with Hyperspark generator technology- Increased flexibility

- Agievision control for efficient data input and optimal process planning


Agietron Hyperspark Exact 2 3

For the highest demands when ED die sinking.- Designed for exceptional quality of the surfaces

and positioning accuracy- Top technology with Hyperspark - Dual measuring system- Agievision control for efficient data input and optimal

process planning

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650 x 580 x 250 mm 880 x 680 x 350 mm

820 x 420 x 250 mm 1070 x 530 x 350 mm

350 x 250 x 350 mm 500 x 350 x 500 mm

400 kg 800 kg

100 kg 100 kg

170 - 520 mm 200 - 700 mm

integrated integrated

72 A, 104 A 72 A, 104 A A

Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL Ra 0,2 µm / AGIEBRILL

X, Y, Z, C-axes X, Y, Z, C-axes


ED wire-cutting systems Electrical-discharge machining isa key technology in production.ED wire sinking today thus meansto be able to react quickly to neworders with the most varied re-quirements. From the simplepunch to highly complex precisionworkpieces.

From hot-work steel to hard met-al and Amcoloy. From the minutemachining job to long-runningjobs over the weekend. Agiecut EDwire-cutting systems offer themodels that will help you to savetime and increase your flexibilityunder every economic viability orquality aspect.

AGIECUT

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AGIECUT ED wire-cutting systemswith integrated autonomy:- Workpiece changer for up to 20 pallets- 25 kg wire spools- Reliable threading- Wire guides with a long working life

The following ED wire-cutting sys-tems offer system openness forexternal handling devices with aclearly defined interface:Agiecut ProgressAgiecut Challenge eCutAgiecut Excellence eCut

Integrated autonomy


Machining: coaxial flushing coaxial flushing/submerged

Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H): 750 x 550 x 250 mm 750 x 550 x 250 mm


Permissible workpiece weight (without bath): (450 kg) (450 kg) 200 kg

Wire spool: 25 kg 25 kg

Roughness Ra (with trim cuts) up to: 0,2 µm 0,2 µm

Smallest wire diameter: 0,1 mm 0,1 mm

Maximum angle: 30°/100 mm 30°/100 mm

The proven ED wire-cutting series for tool and mould making.- Low operating costs- Choice of machining in the bath or coaxial flushing with

water-jacket flooding- Simple to operate- Broad technology spectrum- Agievision control for efficient data input and optimal

process planning

Agiecut Classic 2 2S

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coaxial flushing coaxial flushing/submerged

1050 x 650 x 250 mm 1050 x 650 x 420 mm

500 x 350 x 256 mm 500 x 350 x 426 mm

(800 kg) (800 kg) 400 kg

25 kg 25 kg

0,2 µm 0,2 µm

0,1 mm 0,1 mm

30°/100 mm 30°/100 mm

3 3S

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ED wire cutting for maximum productivity.- Drastic cuts in non-productive times by adapting and

optimising threading and process cycles - Implement series production with a robot- Realise precision cuts with half the time and cost expenditure

with eCut technology- Double the angle accuracy with the variant Agieconic Plus

Agiecut Progress 2 3

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Machining: submerged submerged



Permissible workpiece weight: 200 kg (450 kg) 400 kg (800 kg)



Smallest wire diameter: 0,1 mm 0,1 mm



200 250 300 350 400 450 500

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Cutting rates of 350 up to 500 mm2/min

are reached in most cutting heights.

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Automated with a robot the Agiecut

Progress 2 becomes a highly efficient

manufacturing cell.


Machining: submerged submerged



Permissible workpiece weight (without bath): 200 kg (450 kg) 400 kg (800 kg)



Smallest wire diameter: 0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F) 0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F)


The ED wire-cutting system for a customized solution.- ED wire cutting technologies well proven in practice

and highly economic thanks to eCut- Drastic cuts in non-productive times by adapting and

optimising threading and process cycles - Agieconic Plus, the variant for double angle accuracy

Agiecut Challenge eCut 2 32F 3F

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submerged submerged

750 x 550 x 250 mm 1050 x 650 x 250 mm

350 x 250 x 256 mm 500 x 350 x 256 mm

200 kg (450 kg) 400 kg (800 kg)

25 kg 25 kg

0,1 µm 0,1 µm

0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F) 0,1 mm (0,03 mm Model F)

30°/100 mm 30°/100 mm

Agiecut Excellence eCut 2 32F 3F

For highest demands when ED wire cutting.- Designed for exceptional surface quality and positioning

accuracy with a dual measuring system- ED wire cutting technologies well proven in practice

and highly economic thanks to eCut- Drastic cuts in non-productive times by adapting

and optimising threading and process cycles- Agieconic Plus for double angle accuracy

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Agiecut Vertex

Machining: submerged

Maximum workpiece dimensions (L x W x H): 300 x 200 x 80 mm

Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z): 220 x 160 x 100 mm

Permissible workpiece weight: 35 kg

Wire spool: 2 x 8 kg (AGIEDUO)

Roughness Ra (with trim cuts) up to: 0,05 µm

Smallest wire diameter: 0,02 mm

Maximum angle: 3°/80 mm

The most accurate ED wire-cutting system in the world.- For finest surface qualities- For finest wires- For high autonomy even with the finest wires - Two wire spools for different types of wire- Automatic threading of wires with 0.2 to 0.02 mm diameter- Agievision control with new functions

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The most accurate ED wire-cutting ma-

chine in the world, thanks to its innova-

tive mechanical structure with its

patented monoblock and optimum

thermal behaviour.


Electrode diameter: 0.3 to 3 mm Max. workpiece dimensions (L x W x H): 620 x 470 x 250 mm

Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z): 300 x 200 x 300 mm Axis travel paths (X x Y x Z): 250 x 160 x 250 mm

Permissible workpiece weight: 300 kg Permissible workpiece weight: 200 kg

Maximum drilling depth: 200 mm Permissible electrode weight: 70 kg

Supporting area length x width: 500 x 300 mm Distance table/quill: 130 - 380 mm

Electrode guide travel path: 100 mm C-axis: integrated

Heavy duty generator: 30 A Working current: 60 A

Machine dimensions: 1340 x 900 x 1940 mm Best roughness: Ra 0.2 µm / AGIEBRILL

Total machine weight: 1200 kg Control, servo-controlled axes: X, Y, Z, C axes

AgiedrillFast, simple, precise: Drilling start holes with Agie.- X-, Y- and Z-axis CNC controlled- Integrated rotating spindle- For electrodes from 0.3 to 3 mm diameter- Optimal temperature stability through

cast construction in open-front frame design

- For workpieces up to 300 kg weight

Compact 1 Micro

Micro EDM of the top class.- Highest quality and precision- Generator with enormous technology

spectrum for standard and special applications

- Large number of accessories for micro EDM

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Number of EDM units: 4

Travel paths per EDM unit (X x Y x Z): 10 x 10 x 50 mm

Travel path of W-axis (fast shifting and positioning of the 4 EDM units): 120 mm

CNC-controlled axes: to 15

Workplace positioning by swivelling: A-Achse

Workplace positioning by rotating: 4 x C-axes

Automatic electrode wear compensation: Standard

Heavy duty drilling: Standard

Quality drilling: Standard

Agietron 4HP

Series production of the smallest holes.- 24 hour operation is standard- Automatic fixing of the workpieces- Delivery takes place in accordance with

Agie feasibility study

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