Lincolnshire, Illinois, March 13, 2006 Charmilles' Robofil 240cc uses the 'zero voltage' CC generator to increase machining speed while preserving surface integrity. The cutting speed in tool steel can reach a high of 42 square inches an hour, once again raising the top speed barrier, which had previously been about 37 square inches an hour.
Ideal for medical applications, the CC generator prevents oxidation on titanium and titanium alloys that are frequently used for artificial parts to be placed in the human body. The CC generator also maintains surface integrity free of brass and zinc materials that can originate during the cutting process from the wire electrode.
The Robofil 240cc contains ThermoCut, a high-speed, maintenance-free wire threading system that stretches and cuts wire under the effect of heat. The machine also features collision protection on all five axes during manual or unattended operation.
About Charmilles
Charmilles, a Swiss company, is the North American leading supplier of wire EDM, CNC die sinking and manual EDM systems. For more information on the Company's other products and services and those of its sister company, Mikron, supplier of high speed and 5-axis CNC milling machines, contact Gisbert Ledvon, Charmilles, 560 Bond Street, Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4224. Tel: 1-800-CTC-1EDM. Fax: 847-913-5340, or visit http://www.charmillesus.com.