SEDM electrical discharge machine BX3

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Overview
The Makino BX3 is an EDM hole drilling machine engineered for high-volume production of precision cooling film holes and similar features in turbine blades and vanes. The BX3 emphasizes cycle-time reduction and stable breakthrough machining through fully submerged operation and optimized machine kinematics.

Key features

• Fully digital ES200A generator delivering faster machining cycles and up to 100 peak amps for enhanced drilling performance.
• Fully submerged operation with a programmable rise-and-fall work tank to improve machining stability and accuracy during breakthrough.
• Adaptive control capable of detecting breakthrough within 1 second, suitable for machining into hollow cavities.
• High rapid positioning: up to 10 m/min for linear axes and up to 10 rpm for the integral 2-axis rotary table to minimize non-cutting time.
• Rotary table configured to keep aero-engine details near the center of rotation, reducing X/Y repositioning distances.
• 24-station automatic tool changer (ATC) supporting fully supported electrodes up to 700 mm without draining or moving the work tank.
• Standard full CE enclosure and rear-centralized maintenance access to optimize floor space in multi-machine layouts.
• 10 MPa (1450 psi) diaphragm high-pressure pump with integrated filtration and de-ionization systems, digitally monitored and controlled.
• Hyper-i control with 24-inch class HD touchscreen and EDM drilling–specific functions for operator efficiency.
• Standard HyperConnect IIoT connectivity for remote monitoring and manufacturing data integration.

Technical table (selected)
Rotary Table - A: 360° / B: ±140°
X: 370 mm Y: 270 mm Z: 750 mm
Rapid traverse: 10 m/min
Maximum workpiece size: 300 Ø x 300 mm
Maximum workpiece weight: 20 kg
Tank size: 800 mm x 740 mm

Technical specifications

• Model: BX3
• Generator: Makino ES200A (fully digital) — adaptive control, up to 100 Peak Amps
• Operation mode: Fully submerged with programmable rise/fall work tank
• Break-through detection: within 1 second (adaptive control)
• Rapid positioning rate: 10 m/min
• Rotary table positioning: 2-axis, up to 10 rpm; Rotary A-axis: 360°; B-axis: ±140°
• Travel (Metric): X 370 mm, Y 270 mm, Z 750 mm
• Maximum workpiece size: 300 Ø x 300 mm
• Maximum workpiece weight: 20 kg
• Tooling: 24-station ATC; supports fully supported electrodes up to 700 mm
• Tank size: 800 mm x 740 mm
• Pump: 10 MPa (1450 psi) diaphragm high-pressure pump
• Filtration & water treatment: integrated filtration and de-ionization systems (digitally monitored)
• Control: Hyper-i control with 24-inch class HD touchscreen and specialized EDM drilling functions
• Connectivity: HyperConnect IIoT for remote monitoring
• Safety / Compliance: Standard full CE enclosure