URMA has added Seibu’s high-precision wire EDM systems to its machine tool portfolio, with applications support, training and service.
URMA provides support for Seibu Electric & Machinery systems with consulting, applications support, training and service in Switzerland and in Liechtenstein. Automatic Wire Feeding supports unattended work, while the cross-table design supports stable accuracy. Kisage scraping produces flat, precise mating surfaces, while selected models support wire diameters as small as 0.05 mm.
URMA now offers systems in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for applications in precision tooling, mold making, watchmaking, medical technology and micromechanics.
Automatic Wire Feeding prepares wire for threading with the anneal dry method; friction sensor technology supports rethreading, reducing operator intervention. Seibu’s cross-table keeps the column stationary as the work tank moves, supporting stable accuracy over extended cycles. Kisage scraping produces flat, precise mating surfaces. Selected ultra-precision models support wire diameters as small as 0.05 mm.
Frequently asked questions
How does Seibu’s automatic wire feeding support unattended machining and long production cycles?
Seibu’s Automatic Wire Feeding (AWF) prepares wire with the anneal dry method so it can be threaded automatically. Depending on configuration, friction-sensor technology supports threading through a start hole or slot and rethreading at a wire-break point. This reduces manual intervention after a break and helps recurring jobs keep running during unattended periods, improving the predictability of machine utilization when production continues outside staffed hours.
What design features help Seibu wire EDM machines maintain accuracy across long machining cycles?
Seibu combines a moving work tank with a stationary column in its cross-table design. As the table travels, the upper and lower wire guides stay in position. A rigid structure and low center of gravity help maintain stable accuracy across the work envelope and through extended cycles, while stable wire guidance supports fine-wire machining of small radii and intricate contours.
Which Seibu model and configuration would best fit a particular workpiece and production target?
URMA’s application specialists assess the proposed setup against the workpiece material, geometry, required tolerances, and surface finish. The Seibu M50HP is positioned for productive precision machining, while the MM50UP is intended for ultra-precision work. The appropriate model and configuration therefore depend on the specific job, and URMA provides consulting, applications support, training, and service in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
What minimum wire diameter is available on selected ultra-precision systems?
Selected Seibu ultra-precision models support wire diameters down to 0.05 mm. This fine-wire capability broadens the geometries that can be produced when work calls for small radii or intricate contours. Micromechanics and precision mold making are identified as representative applications, alongside other precision tooling, watchmaking, and medical-technology work.
Which manufacturing sectors are named as suitable applications for the machines?
The named applications are precision tooling and mold making, watchmaking, medical technology, and micromechanics. These sectors involve parts where dimensional accuracy and consistent surface finish must be maintained from one piece to another. The Seibu M50HP is aimed at productive precision machining, while the MM50UP is intended specifically for ultra-precision applications.
What support is available locally for manufacturers using Seibu wire EDM systems?
URMA provides consulting, applications support, training, and service for Seibu wire EDM machines in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Its EDM specialists work with manufacturers on individual workpieces, assessing proposed machine configurations against material, geometry, tolerances, and surface-finish requirements. This local application and service support accompanies Seibu’s addition to URMA’s machine-tool portfolio in the two countries.
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