Makino SP series machines are already known for using less wire than other
machines in the same class on like jobs. With HEAT technology providing faster
cut times in many applications, this will help to even further reduce wire
consumption by these machines. With brass wire costing around $6.00 to $6.50
per pound, this can result in substantial savings for those shops that use the
SP series machines with HEAT. EDM Sales & Supplies (1-800-EDM-SAVE) also
offers a proprietary coated wire called Versacut-H that will further reduce
process times on any WEDM regardless of manufacturer. This wire was developed
exclusively for Makino to compliment the HEAT system. Combined with HEAT
Technology on the Makino SP series machines, our customers have seen as much as
52% reduction in process times on some jobs. Contact Makino EDM Applications,
EDM Sales & Supplies, or Jeff Kiszonas to get more details.