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News Release from: Sodi-Tech edm | Subject: AE05 EDM fine drilling machine
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 November 2007
Micro-machining using a contact-free EDM
Claimd to be able to drill th world's smallest hole, an EDM uses a ceramic Z-axis, contact-free movement supported by an air bearing.
Sodick claims to have broken 'new boundaries' with its innovative AE05 EDM fine drilling machine This machine can drill the world's smallest slot, claims Sodick
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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A contact-free ceramic Z-axis movement, which is supported by air , enables a high level of accuracy.
It gives the machine its 'Space Series' name.
Machine features include the following.
* Pneumatic static bearing (Z-axis).
* Coreless linear motor (for Z-axis).
* Fully enclosed cabinet.
* Machine body surface designed to maintain constant temperature.
* Optional built-in CCD camera.
Specifications include the following.
Work table size(W x D ) is 70 x 70mm.
Work tank size (W x D x H ) is 306 x 116 x 38mm.
X-axis travel is 50mm.
Y-axis travel is 50mm.
Z-axis travel is 25mm.
Maximum spindle speed is 50,000 rev/min.
Maximum weight of electrode is 0.5kg.
Maximum weight of work-piece is 2kg.
Machine tool dimension (W x D x H ) is 1560 x 1570 x 1500mm.
Machine tool weight is 800kg.
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