Wire-cut EDM SYSTEMS

FA Advance Series

Advance Series

MITSUBISHI WIRE EDM

 Refining high accuracy and high speed
together with outstanding operability

FA Advance Series
Evolution Advances EDM's DNA
The DNA of the Mitsubishi Wire EDM's have evolved into the leader of today's market place.
This new EDM line-up pursues the best of high cutting speed and high accuracy with a powerful
new control that makes easy access to this ultimate performance.

Contents
Product Line-up P 3
Machining Samples P 5
Product Introduction P 7
Control Unit P 11
Machining Power Supply P 15
Machining Adaptive Control P 16
Mechanism P 17
Options P 21
Power Supply/Control Specifications P 23
Machine Installation P 24

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Product Line-up

Product Line-up
Setting global standards for high machining Providing the power for high-speed,
FA-S Advance Series and cost performance FA-V Series high-accuracy machining of large workpieces

Machining Samples
High-performance EDM Large EDM

FA10S Advance FA30V Advance

Product Introduction
Control Unit
Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control
FA30V ADVANCE FA30V ADVANCE (Z600 specifications)
Stroke(mm)(in) X: 350(13.8) Y: 250(9.8) Z: 220(8.7) Stroke(mm)(in) X: 750(29.5) Y: 500(19.6) Z: 410(16.1) X: 750(29.5) Y: 500(19.6) Z: 420(16.5)
Max. workpiece dimensions(mm)(in) 800(31.5)600(23.6)215(8.5) Max. workpiece dimensions(mm)(in) 1300(51.1)1000(39.3)405(15.9) 1300(51.1)1000(39.3)605(23.8)
Max. workpiece weight(kg)(lb.) 500(1100) Max. workpiece weight(kg)(lb.) 3000(6600) 3000(6600)
Wire electrode diameter(mm)(in) 0.1(.004) to 0.3(.012) Wire electrode diameter(mm)(in) 0.2 to 0.3(.008 to .012) 0.2 to 0.3(.008 to .012)

High-performance EDM Ultra-large EDM

FA20S Advance FA40VM FA50VM

Mechanism
Options
Power Supply/Control Specifications
Machine Installation
Stroke(mm)(in) X: 500(19.7) Y: 350(13.8) Z: 300(11.8) Stroke(mm)(in) X: 1000(39.3) Y: 800(31.4) Z: 400(15.7) Stroke(mm)(in) X: 1300(51.1) Y: 1000(39.3) Z: 400(15.7)
Max. workpiece dimensions(mm)(in) 1050(41.3)800(31.5)295(11.6) Max. workpiece dimensions(mm)(in) 1550(61.0)1300(51.1)395(15.5) Max. workpiece dimensions(mm)(in) 2000(78.7)1600(62.9)395(15.5)
Max. workpiece weight(kg)(lb.) 1500(3300) Max. workpiece weight(kg)(lb.) 4000(8800) Max. workpiece weight(kg)(lb.) 4000(8800)
Wire electrode diameter(mm)(in) 0.1(.004) to 0.3(.012) Wire electrode diameter(mm)(in) 0.2 to 0.36(.008 to .014) Wire electrode diameter(mm)(in) 0.2 to 0.36(.008 to .014)

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Machining Samples

Product Line-up
FA-S Advance FA-S Advance / FA-V

Machining Samples
High-accuracy fit machining High-accuracy gear machining
Model FA10S Advance - High-accuracy machining with a surface - High-accuracy machining is possible by
Model FA20S Advance
Function used PF circuit roughness of Rz3.8m (3 cuts technology). using Mitsubishi's original Corner
Function used CM control
Electrode - A highly accurate fit with a straightness and Master Control which improves shape
0.2(.008")/BS Electrode
material shape accuracy of 3m (.00012") or less 0.15 (.006")/BS accuracy by reducing wire lag in the
material
Workpiece STEEL (PD613) is possible. corners.
Workpiece STEEL(SKD11)

Product Introduction
Workpiece
60mm(2.4") Workpiece
thickness 60mm (2.4'')
thickness
Surface Rz3.8m (150"Rz) /
Surface Rz2.5m (98"Rz) /
roughness Ra0.47m (19"Ra)
roughness Ra0.32m (13"Ra)

High-accuracy stepped machining Tight Clearance machining of thick workpieces

Control Unit
Model FA10S Advance - High-accuracy machining with a - The HL circuit suppresses wire vibration
Model FA20S Advance
Function used PM5, SL control straightness of 2m (.00008") or less is (barrel shaping) producing a wall
possible even with workpieces of varying Function used HL circuit
Electrode straightness of 3m (.00012") or less.
0.2(.008")/BS thicknesses. Electrode
material 0.25 (.010")/BS
material
Workpiece STEEL (SKD11) - Special machining acknowledgement is not - This is perfect for producing
Workpiece STEEL (SKD11)
Workpiece required when using PM5 or SL control. high-accuracy stamping and fine
5 to 50mm(0.2 to 2.0'') Workpiece Punch side 150mm (5.9'')
thickness

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

thickness Die side 100mm (3.9'') blanking die type work.
Surface Rz2.7m (106"Rz) /
Surface Rz2.5m (98"Rz)/
roughness Ra0.34m (13"Ra)
roughness Ra0.32m (13"Ra)

Wide-angle taper machining High-accuracy punch machining

Model FA20S Advance - Wide Angle taper machining with an angle - The PF circuit enables Fine Finish
Model FA10S Advance
Function used Angle Master of up to 45 is possible using the Angle machining of a Rz2.5m (.0001") or less
Master option. Function used PF circuit
Electrode surface roughness.
0.25(.010")/MEGA-T Electrode
material - New guide design reduces wire curl 0.25 (.010")/BS
material
Workpiece STEEL (SKD61) producing a smooth even surface.
Workpiece STEEL (SKD11)
Workpiece
50mm(2.0") Workpiece
thickness 50mm (2.0'')
thickness
Surface Rz5.0m (197"Rz)/
Surface Rz2.5m (98"Rz) /
roughness Ra0.63m (25"Ra)
roughness Ra0.32m (13"Ra)

Mechanism
High-speed machining through drilled holes Large frame (X500mm(19.7") Y400mm(15.7")) machining
Model FA20S Advance - The drilled hole section is automatically Model FA30V Advance - The standard linear scale enables
Function used 3D-PM recognized from the 3D model. It prevents Function used V500 power supply high-accuracy machining realizing a pitch
Electrode wire breakage and enables high-speed Electrode accuracy and shape accuracy of 5m
0.2(.008")/BS machining. 0.3(.012")/BS (.0002") or less even with large-scale
material material

Options
EDMs.
Workpiece STEEL (SKD11) - Transition lines where the workpiece Workpiece STEEL (SKD11)
Workpiece thickness changes are dramatically Workpiece - Suitable for machining large dies for
60mm(2.4") reduced, achieving a uniform machining 30mm(1.2") automobiles or large-screen televisions.
thickness thickness
Surface Rz4.0m (157"Rz) / surface. Surface Rz6.0m (236"Rz) /
roughness Ra0.5m (20"Ra) roughness Ra0.75m (30"Ra)

Power Supply/Control Specifications

High-speed stepped shape machining Thick workpiece slider rail machining
Model FA10S Advance - The features of the machined shape are Model FA30V Advance - The V500 power supply greatly improves
Function used 3D-PM automatically evaluated from a 3D model. Function used V500 power supply the machining speed in thick workpiece
Electrode Electrode areas.
0.2(.008")/BS - The machining conditions are optimized 0.3(.012")/BS
material material - The total machining speed is improved by

Machine Installation
according to the workpiece thickness which
Workpiece STEEL (S45C) greatly improves the actual machining time. Workpiece STEEL (SKD11) up to 30% compared to conventional
Workpiece 20mm(0.8")2 pieces (in-house comparison 20%). Workpiece models when machining workpieces which
300mm(11.8") are 150mm (5.9") or thicker.
thickness stacked thickness
Surface Rz12.0m (472"Rz) / Surface Rz6.0m (236"Rz) /
roughness Ra1.5m (59"Ra) roughness Ra0.75m (30"Ra)

* The listed machining results are all based on in-house conditions and measurements. * The listed machining results are all based on in-house conditions and measurements.
(Note) JIS B0601: '01 and ISO 4287: '97/ISO 1302: '02 compliant (Rz conventional notation Ry) (Note) JIS B0601: '01 and ISO 4287: '97/ISO 1302: '02 compliant (Rz conventional notation Ry)
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Product Introduction

Product Line-up
Global standard machine for realizing high performance & cost efficiency
FA10S Advance FA20S Advance

Machining Samples
Product Introduction
Control Unit
Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control
Outline/Layout diagrams Outline/Layout diagrams
FA10S Advance Unit:mm (in) FA20S Advance Unit:mm(in)

min390 320 180 750(29.5) 157 600(23.6) 250

min.200(7.9)
(15.4) (12.6) (7.1) (9.8)
Ion exchange

min.200(7.9)
resin
434 20(0.8)

20kg(44lb) wire Wire collection box 600(23.6) 270

(10.2)

Wire collection box

260

550(21.7)
Power spool unit (option) (9.8)
220ST(8.7)

Supply Power

10(0.4) 550(21.7)
(17.1)

90(3.5)
Supply
Default machine dimensions 320 Default machine dimensions
50 (12.6) C
(2.0) Ion exchange Width 1435mm(56.5") Width 1900mm(74.8")
resin
2030(80.0)

(17.7)
2150(64.6)
250ST Height 1930mm(76.0") Height 2100mm(82.7")

450
350ST

2460(96.9)
B

2016(79.4)
(9.8) D B

(11.8)
(13.8)

300st
2075(81.7)

20kg(44lb) wire
2200(86.6)
1650(65.0)

1675(65.9)
spool unit (option) A: Clean tank drain port A: Clean tank drain port

1650(65)

2710(106.7)

2816(110.9)
Dielectric fluid Fitted with PT1/2 screw valve Dielectric fluid Fitted with PT1/2 screw valve
Machine chiller unit mounted
body (52mm(2.0") from floor) chiller unit mounted (52mm(2.0") from floor)
D

950(37.4)
350st
1000(39.3)

9 Dielectric fluid A B: Dirty tank drain port A B: Dirty tank drain port
8(3 reservoir (13.8) 500st
.9) Fitted with PT1 screw valve (19.7) Machine Fitted with PT1 screw valve
Levelling (52mm(2.0") from floor) body Dielectric fluid (52mm(2.0") from floor)
(15.7)
400

bolt (3) C: Power supply port reservoir C: Power supply port

200/220VAC10% 200/220VAC10%
min.300(11.8)

50/60Hz, 13.5kVA 50/60Hz, 13.5kVA

Levelling

9
Operation panel (monitor) D: Primary air side D: Primary air side
125st

8(3
bolt (5)

min.300(11.8)
2816(110.9) 130 2440(95.3)

.
0.5 to 0.7MPa, 75L/min(2.6cu.ft/min) 0.5 to 0.7MPa, 75L/min(2.6cu.ft/min)
(3.5)

125ST(4.9)

9)
90

2460(96.9) 175ST 1105(43.5) 792(31.2) 1897(74.7) (5.1)

or more 1/4 hose connection Operation panel (monitor) or more 1/4 hose connection
(6.9) 725(28.5) 175st 2072(81.6) 2570(101.2)
(hose sleeve outer diameter: 9mm(.35")) min.300(11.8) 2570(101.2) (hose sleeve outer diameter: 9mm(.35"))

Mechanism
2072(81.6) min.725(28.5): When 20kg(44lb) wire spool unit is mounted min.400(15.7)
min.690(27.2): When 20kg(44lb) wire spool unit is mounted min.400(15.7)

Table diagram Machine specifications (standard specifications) Table diagram Machine specifications (standard specifications)
FA10S Advance Unit:mm(in) Model FA10S ADVANCE FA20S Advance Unit:mm(in) Model FA20S ADVANCE

Options
590(23.2) Machine Maximum workpiece dimensions (WDH) [mm](in) 800(31.5)600(23.6)215(8.5) 50 50 580(22.8) 50 50 Machine Maximum workpiece dimensions (WDH) [mm](in) 1050(41.3)800(31.5)295(11.6)
110(4.3) 370(14.6) 110(4.3) (2.0) (2.0) 40 1050=500(19.7) 40 (2.0) (2.0)
50 430(16.9) 50 unit Maximum workpiece weight [kg](lb) 500(1100) (1.6) 50 100 100 100 100 (1.6)
56-M8 Tapped Holes
unit Maximum workpiece weight [kg](lb) 1500(3300)
(2.0) 850=400(15.7) (2.0) (2.0) (3.9) (3.9) (3.9) (3.9)
50 Table dimensions [mm](in) 590(23.2)514(20.2) Table dimensions [mm](in) 780(30.7)630(24.8)

(2.0) (2.0)
50 50

130(5.1)
(2.0)
Machining travel (XYZ) [mm](in) 350(13.8)250(9.8)220(8.7) Machining travel (XYZ) [mm](in) 500(19.7)350(13.8)300(11.8)

(0.6)
15
122(14.8)

44-M8 Tapped Holes

Machining travel (UV) [mm](in) 32(1.3)32(1.3) Machining travel (UV) [mm](in) 75(3.0)75(3.0)

350(13.8) Travel
850=400(15.7)
Max. taper angle [] 15 (with 100mm(3.9") workpiece thickness) Max. taper angle [] 15 (with 260mm(10.2") workpiece thickness)

Power Supply/Control Specifications

(2.0)
50
100(3.9) 100(3.9) 100(3.9)

250(9.8) Travel

(3.9) (3.9)
650=300(11.8)

100 100
430(16.9)

370(14.6)
630(24.8)
Wire diameter [mm](in) 0.1(.004) to 0.3(.012) *1 Wire diameter [mm](in) 0.1(.004) to 0.3(.012)*1
514(20.2)
270(10.6)
330(13.0)

Weight [kg](lb) 2000(4400) Weight [kg](lb) 3500(7716)

350(13.8) Travel Dielectric Tank capacity [ ](US gal) 440(116) 500(19.7) Travel Dielectric Tank capacity [ ](US gal) 740(195)
fluid Filtration method Paper filter (two) fluid Filtration method Paper filter (two)
(2.0)
(0.6) 50
122(14.8)

130(5.1)
reservoir Filtered particle size [m] 3 reservoir Filtered particle size [m] 3
(2.0) (2.0)
(2.0)

15
50 50
50

Water purifier (Ion exchange resin) [ ](cu.ft.) 10(0.35) Water purifier (Ion exchange resin) [ ](cu.ft.) 10(0.35)
Table mounting holes 100 100 100 130(5.1) 520(20.5) 130(5.1) Table mounting holes
(3.9) (3.9) (3.9) Dielectric fluid chiller unit Unit cooler 780(30.7) Dielectric fluid chiller unit Unit cooler
Weight (when dry) [kg](lb) 280(617) Weight (when dry) [kg](lb) 350(771)
Main options Main options

Machine Installation
General 3-phase 200/220 AC 10% General 3-phase 200/220 AC 10%
Wire processing unit [kVA] 13.5 Wire processing unit [kVA] 13.5
input 50/60Hz power factor 0.9 input 50/60Hz power factor 0.9
20kg(44lb) wire specifications 20kg(44lb) wire specifications
Required air Required air rate [Mpa](psi) 0.5 to 0.7(70 to 100) Required air Required air rate [Mpa](psi) 0.5 to 0.7(70 to 100)
Angle Master guide kit Angle Master guide kit
AT Master guide kit rate Fluid rate [ (cu.ft.)/min] 75(2.6) or more AT Master guide kit rate Fluid rate [ (cu.ft.)/min] 75(2.6) or more
Advanced manual operation box *1 0.2 (.008") D.D guides come as standard. (0.25 (.010") D.D guides come as standard for the USA Advanced manual operation box *1 0.2 (.008") D.D guides come as standard. (0.25 (.010") D.D guides come as standard for the USA
and European market) and European market)

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Product Introduction

Product Line-up
FA30V Advance / FA30V Advance (Z600 specifications) FA40VM / FA50VM

Machining Samples
Product Introduction
Control Unit
FA40VM FA50VM

FA30V Advance

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

Outline/Layout diagrams Outline/Layout diagrams
FA30V Advance 2777(109.3) FA40VM
min.300(11.8)

Wire collection box 738(30.8) C

640 min.600(23.6)
630(24.8)
404
Default machine dimensions 20kg(44lb) wire spool unit 630 424 C
Default machine dimensions
D

650(25.6)
Power (15.9) Width 2315mm*(91.1") Wire collection box (24.8) (16.7) Width 2490mm*(98.0")

40(1.6)
20kg(44lb) Supply

(25.2)
wire spool Height 2483mm(97.8") Power D Height 2723mm(107.2")

200 (25.6)
650
unit cover supply B
B * Dimensions with sealing plate cover removed * Dimensions with sealing plate cover removed

(7.9)
437
3100(122.0)
2633(103.7)

(17.2) A: Clean tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve A: Clean tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve

2453(96.6)

2866(112.8)
Dielectric fluid

2823(111.1)
E (60mm(2.4") from floor) reservoir (60mm(2.4") from floor)
410st(16.1)

450(17.7) 10(0.4)

Dielectric fluid A

3752(147.7)
Machine B: Dirty tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve 800st(31.5) 1000st(39.4) B: Dirty tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve
1870(73.6)

750st
1724.5(67.9)

500st

3080(121.3)
20kg(44lb) wire body chiller unit mounted Machine A
(60mm(2.4") from floor) (60mm(2.4") from floor)
1560(61.4)

(19.7) (29.5) spool unit body

Dielectric fluid

1500(59.0)
C: City water supply faucet install here for convenience Dielectric fluid C: City water supply faucet install here for convenience
reservoir D: Power supply port 200/220VAC10% 1600(63.0) temperature control D: Power supply port 200/220VAC10%
1334 unit mounted
1000(39.4)

180 Operation panel 50/60Hz, 15.0kVA E 50/60Hz, 17.5kVA

(52.5)
(14.1)

(monitor) E: Primary air side 0.5MPa(70psi), 42L/min(1.5cu.ft./min.) or more E: Primary air side 0.5MPa(70psi), 42L/min(1.5cu.ft./min.) or more
(357)
min.500(19.7)

(7.1)
1/4 hose connection (hose sleeve outer diameter: 9mm(0.4")) 1/4 hose connection (hose sleeve outer diameter: 9mm(0.4"))
(17.7)
430

Levelling bolt Operation panel (monitor)

640(25.2) 3642(143.4) 533 2400(94.5) 1484(58.4) 533 2400(94.5) 1484(58.4)
285 Note) This drawing includes the options.
560(22.0) 2540(100.0) 285 1933(76.1) 1150(45.3) 4392(172.9) min.250 (21.0) 4427(174.3) 10(0.4) min400(15.7)
3100(122.0) 430 min.300(11.8)(11.2) 1933(76.1) 10(0.4) 1150(45.3) Options are indicated with the dotted line.
(21.0) 10(0.4)
(9.8)
(11.2) 10(0.4) min.535(21.1) Levelling bolt (100(3.9)/10 places)
3143(123.7) (16.9) 3378(133.0)
(When 20kg(44lb) wire spool unit is mounted) 3378(133.0)

FA30V Advance (Z600 specifications) FA50VM Wire collection box

min.600
650st 650st 300 630 880

230 560 (23.6)

C
(13.6) extension block is mounted

(25.6) (25.6) (11.8) (24.8) (34.6)

Default machine dimensions Default machine dimensions
min.300(11.8)

Wire collection box

(10.2) (16.5) 420ST(16.5)

738(30.8)
(345) (260mm)(10.2)When the

20kg(44lb) wire

(9) (22)
spool unit Power D

(19.7) (25.6)
630(24.8)

500 650
Width 2430mm*(95.7") supply C Width 2985mm*(117.5")
650(25.6)

Power D
Height 2683mm(105.6") B Height 2723mm(107.2")
605(23.8)(Fluid level) (75)

Supply
2783(109.6)

Mechanism
B * Dimensions with sealing plate cover removed * Dimensions with sealing plate cover removed
3143(123.7) 40(1.6)

5045(198.6)
4255(167.5)
20kg(44lb)
A: Clean tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve A: Clean tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve
260 420ST

wire spool E

3700(145.7)
(16.8)
426
2453(96.6)

unit cover (60mm(2.4") from floor) (60mm(2.4") from floor)

3100(122.0)

2723(107.2)
500st 750st
436 B: Dirty tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve Machine B: Dirty tank drain port Fitted with PT1 screw valve

(9.7)
1795(70.7)

247
1870(73.6)

(19.7) (29.5) 1000st(39.4) 1300st(51.2) body A

(17.2) (60mm(2.4") from floor)

730(28.7) 935(36.8)
Dielectric fluid (60mm(2.4") from floor)
434 10(0.4)

Machine
1336.6(52.6)

C: City water supply faucet install here for convenience Dielectric C: City water supply faucet install here for convenience
chiller unit mounted

1650(65)

1503(59.2)
body A fluid reservoir Dielectric fluid
1334 20kg wire D: Power supply port 200/220VAC10% reservoir leg D: Power supply port 200/220VAC10%
(17.1)

E
(52.5) spool unit Dielectric fluid 50/60Hz, 15.0kVA position 50/60Hz, 19kVA
reservoir E: Primary air side 0.5MPa(70psi), 42L/min(1.5cu.ft./min.) or more E: Primary air side 0.5MPa(70psi), 42L/min(1.5cu.ft./min.) or more
(373)(14.7)

(19.9)
505
1/4 hose connection (hose sleeve outer diameter: 9mm(0.4")) Levelling bolt 1/4 hose connection (hose sleeve outer diameter: 9mm(0.4"))
167 320
min.500(19.7)

(6.6) (12.6) 685 2880(113.4)

2880 1800(70.9)
(17.7)

100(3.9)
560(22.0) 2540(100.0) Note) This drawing includes the options. 5375(211.6) 10(0.4)
430

283 1961(77.2) 1320(52.0) 790(31.1) 4255(167.5) 685(27) 2880(113.4) 1800(70.9) min.500(19.7) (27) min.400(15.7)
3100(122.0) 430 (11.1) 10(0.4) Options are indicated with the dotted line. 5045(198.6) 5375(211.6) 10(0.4)
(16.9) Operation panel (monitor)
3143(123.7) 3574(140.7) min.300(11.8) 283(11.1) 1961(77.2) 1320(52.0) min.400(15.8)
min.535(21.1) Levelling bolt 10
(0.4) Operation panel (monitor)

Options
(When 20kg(44lb) wire spool
unit is mounted)
Table diagram Machine specifications (standard specifications) Table diagram Machine specifications (standard specifications)
1360(53.5)
90 50 830(32.7) 50 90 Model FA30V ADVANCE FA30V ADVANCE (Z600 specifications) 170(6.7) 1020(40.2) 170(6.7) Model FA40VM FA50VM
(3.5)(2.0) (2.0)(3.5)
15 16X50=800(31.5) 15 78-M8 Tapped Machine Maximum workpiece dimensions (WDH) [mm](in) 1300(51.2)1000(39.4)405(15.9) 1300(51.2)1000(39.4)605(23.8) Machine Maximum workpiece dimensions (WDH) [mm](in) 1550(61.0)1300(51.2)395(15.6) 2000(78.7)1600(63.0)395(15.6)
(0.6) 50 6X100=600(23.6) (0.6) Holes
(2.0) 100 unit Maximum workpiece weight [kg](lb) 3000(6613) 3000(6613) 1000(39.4") Travel
unit Maximum workpiece weight [kg](lb) 4000(8818) 4000(8818)
1850=900(35.4)
7100=700(27.6)
(3.9)

975(38.4)
[mm](in) [mm](in)

800(31.5") Travel
Table dimensions 1100(43.3)875(34.4) 1100(43.3)875(34.4) Table dimensions 1360(53.5)1175(46.3) 1660(65.4)1375(54.1)
155(6.1)

1175(46.3)
40(2.0) (3.0)
50 75

Power Supply/Control Specifications

Machining travel (XYZ) [mm](in) 750(29.5)500(19.7)410(16.1) 750(29.5)500(19.7)420(16.5) Machining travel (XYZ) [mm](in) 1000(39.4)800(31.5)400(15.7) 1300(51.2)1000(39.4)400(15.7)
(1.6)

Machining travel (UV) [mm](in) 100(3.9)100(3.9) 100(3.9)100(3.9) Machining travel (UV) [mm](in) 75(3.0)75(3.0) 75(3.0)75(3.0)
(3.9)
(2.0) 100

750(29.5") Travel
(4.7) (2.0)40 10X50=500(19.7)
(1.6) 50 4X100=400(15.7)

84-M8 Tapped holes

(2.0) (2.0) 50
120 40(1.6)

[] 15 (with 355mm(14.0") workpiece thickness) [] 15 (with 260mm(10.2") workpiece thickness) 15 (with 260mm(10.2") workpiece thickness)
500(19.7") Travel

Max. taper angle 15/355mm(14.0") Max. taper angle

(4.7)50 50
520(20.5)
580(22.8)

200(7.9)
875(34.4)

Wire diameter [mm](in) 0.2(.008) to 0.3(.012) *1 0.2(.008) to 0.3(.012) *1 100 Table mounting holes
Wire diameter [mm](in) 0.2(.008) to 0.36(.014) (0.36(.014): AT impossible) *1 0.2(.008) to 0.36(.014) (0.36(.014): AT impossible) *1
50 (3.9) 8100=800(31.5)
Weight [kg](lb) 5000(11000) 5700(12566) (2.0) 2050=1000(39.4) Weight [kg](lb) 11000(24200) 10000(22000)
(3.9)
(2.0) 100

90 40 1080(42.5) 40 90
Dielectric Tank capacity [ ](US gal) 1360(359) 1700(449) (3.5) 50 (1.6)
(2.0)
(1.6) 50 (3.5)
(2.0)
Dielectric Tank capacity [ ](US gal) 2425(640) 3200(845)
1660(65.4)
fluid reservoir Filtration method Paper filter (four) Paper filter (four) fluid reservoir Filtration method Paper filter (four) Paper filter (four)
200(7.9)

165(6.5) 1330(52.4) 165(6.5) 102-M8 Tapped holes

120 50

(2.6)
65

Filtered particle size [m] 3 3 Filtered particle size [m] 3 3

Water purifier (Ion exchange resin) [ ](cu.ft.) Water purifier (Ion exchange resin) [ ](cu.ft.)
1300(51.2") Travel
20(0.7) 20(0.7) 20(0.7) 20(0.7)

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170(6.7) 770(30.3) 170(6.7)
2250(=1100)(43.3)
8100(=800)(31.5)

1179.9(46.5)
1110(43.7)
Dielectric fluid chiller unit Unit cooler Unit cooler Dielectric fluid chiller unit Unit cooler Unit cooler
1000(39.4") Travel

Table mounting holes 1375(54.1)

Weight (when dry) [kg](lb) 550(1210) 580(1278) Weight (when dry) [kg](lb) 680(1500) 1000(2205)
General 3-phase 200/220 AC10% General 3-phase 200/220 AC10%
Main options [kVA] 15.0 15.0 [kVA] 17.5 19.0
(2.0) 100
(3.9)

input 50/60Hz power factor 0.9 input 50/60Hz power factor 0.9
115 5045(1.8)

Wire processing unit

(4.5) (2.0) 50

0.1
195(7.7)

20kg(44lb) wire spool unit specifications Required air Required air rate [Mpa](psi) 0.5 to 0.7(70 to 100) 0.5 to 0.7(70 to 100) 100 Required air Required air rate [Mpa](psi) 0.5 to 0.7(70 to 100) 0.5 to 0.7(70 to 100)
Table mounting holes
50kg(110lb) wire spool unit specifications 50(2.0) (3.9)
rate Fluid rate [ (cu.ft.)/min] 42(1.5) or more 42(1.5) or more 150 10100(=1000)(39.4) rate Fluid rate [ (cu.ft.)/min] 42(1.5) or more 42(1.5) or more
4-piece filter specifications 85 50
(5.9)
45(1.8)
2650(=1300)(51.2)
1390(54.7) 50 85
Advanced manual operation box *1 0.2 (.008") D.D guides come as standard. (0.25 (.010") D.D guides come as standard for the USA (3.3)(2.0) (2.0)(3.3) *1 0.2 (.008") D.D guides come as standard. (0.25 (.010") D.D guides come as standard for the USA
and European market) and European market)
Main options
9 50kg(110lb) wire spool unit
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Advance Control Unit Now providing 3 new advance functions

Machining Samples
New advanced ergonomic design Advanced 3D data usage at the machine control
Easy-Advance 3D-Advance
Easy-to-read screen and outstanding operability Fully utilize 3D CAD data
- 15-inch LCD and touch panel - Read 3D CAD data (Parasolid format*1)

Product Introduction
- Simple menu configuration eliminates deep nesting - Extract 3D model contours
- Create NC data with built-in 2D CAM
- Analyze shape features to improve machining performance
(Refer to following page for details)

*1 Parasolid is a registered trademark of

UGS PLM Solutions Co., Ltd.

Control Unit
Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control
Expandable interface
Ergonomic design
- Convert data with USB memory
- Smooth CAM operations with mouse
- Built-in network interface (LAN/W)
- Easy-to-use screen, keyboard and mouse position
Enlargement of 3D
models using a mouse

Advanced support service using Internet technology

USB memory Net-Advance
Providing the latest systems, manuals and machining conditions
- The latest system software, manuals and machining conditions, etc., are provided through the internet
High-performance Mitsubishi Electric - Users can download the latest version and upgrade their system

Mechanism
M700-CNC adopted

Easy to create NC data Quick simple workpiece setup Navigate programming

with machining condition (Work alignment function) method according to user's
(Machining conditon - By measuring the workpiece flatness with CAM environment

Options
a dial indicator, the wire tilt can be
search function) automatically compensated to match the (Program style setting)
- Search machining condition by interactive angle of the part rather than taking time to - Narrow menu by selecting CAM e-manuals
operation indicate it in perfectly flat. environment
- When using multiple workpieces, the Machining conditions download
- Attaches searched machining condition to - Able to create multiple coordinate NC data,
flatness is automatically compensated

Power Supply/Control Specifications

NC data easily adapting with the specification of CAM Machining know-how
separately in each workpiece coordinate
system without editing the program

Machine Installation
Alarm Guide Maintenance Guide
* The Advance Control Unit is equipped only with the Advance model.
11 (A separate control unit is provided with large models.) 12
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Extensive utilization of 3D CAD data at the machine control

Machining Samples
CAD/CAM system Read 3D data Advanced 3D data usage
at the machine control
in use - 3D CAD data (Parasolid format) can
be read and displayed in original
format. 3D-Advance
Design information can be taken
directly to the site.
3D CAD
Built-in 3D CAM *2

Product Introduction
- Extract contour lines with the height
designated in 3D data
- Transmit the contour lines to the
built-in 2D CAM

Built-in 2D CAM * 3 Industry's first (as of April 09) 3D adaptive control EDM

3D CAD data
- Create NC data from contour lines 3D-PM *

Control Unit
- Use same operations as CamMagic
(Parasolid format) - Analyze 3D data and recognize shapes characteristics
- Revise drawings and define additional
- Eliminate transition line to improve actual machining performance
machining on the EDM
- Eliminate streaks which appear easily in stepped machining area
- Improve machining speed when nozzles are closed

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

High compatibility
with CamMagic
- Common operability
Machining defined data - Mutual use of
machining defined data
(CamMagic format) Upper/lower nozzles are closed

M ire
ac ct
d

h io
in n
2D CAD

in
g
Blind hole

Large step

Mechanism
Conventional machining 3D-PM machining
2D CAD data input
* Compatible models: FA10S Advance, FA20S Advance
(DXF format, IGES format)

Options
CAM

Power Supply/Control Specifications

Program check/monitor
- Overlay and display 3D data during the NC
NC data

Machine Installation
data path check.
- Overlay and display 3D data on the monitor 3D Viewer
screen even while machining. - Reference the 3D image display at
- See the status at a glance. any time, even during setup.

*1 Advance Control Unit is equipped only with the Advance model. (A separate control unit is provided with large models.) * Parasolid is a registered trademark of UGS PLM Solutions Co., Ltd.
*2 This is not a function to create or edit the 3D model.
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Various power supply control Enabling anyone to perform
Machining Power Supply technologies provide high accuracy Machining Adaptive Control high-accuracy machining quickly and easily

Machining Samples
High-speed Anti-electrolysis power supply (AE power supply) Fully automatic rough machining control (Power Master: PM Control)
- Electrolytic corrosion is suppressed to prevent the formation of softened layers - No need to set machining conditions or have EDM machining technology know-how
- AE power supply is used for all power circuits from rough machining to finish machining - Automatically recognizes machining conditions
- High-speed, safe unmanned machining possible using water - Ensures the optimum machining condition

Corrosion of workpiece surface Examples of PM

Product Introduction
Water machining Oil machining
AE Machining Conventional Machining machining applications

Machined

Machined
Surface

Surface
Machined Surface Machined Surface

Stepped shape machining Stepped shape machining Cross cavity shape machining

Edge
Workpiece top Workpiece top Corner machining control (Corner Master: CM control)

cross-section

cross-section
Machined

Machined
Crack - Machine without changing program corner radius size or feedrate
- Improved accuracy at minimum inside corner R and outside sharp corner

Control Unit
Note: The photo shows a comparison under adverse conditions
where electrolysis occurs easily. Corner control for rough Corner control for finish machining (CM-S)
Comparison of AE and conventional machining Comparison of water- and oil-machined surfaces machining (CM-R) - Greatly improved corner machining accuracy
- Path control with speed set as priority - Prevents short-circuits during corner machining
- Energy control with accuracy set as a priority Enlarged view of workpiece top surface
Aluminum Brass Titanium alloy Conventional finish shape

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

Conventional AE Conventional AE Conventional AE
machining machining machining machining machining machining

In corner In corner
R0.110 R0.110
(.0043") (.0043")
At 300mm2/min machining Conventional finish shape

CM-R: off CM-R: on*

Oxidization of workpiece surface (Center of part thickness) (Center of part thickness) CM-S:off CM-S:on
Wire: 0.2(.008")/BS Workpiece: SKD-11 20mmt(.78")
* When accuracies set
Fine finish circuit (PF circuit)* as highest priority. Surface roughness: Rz3m(18"Ra) In corner R: 0.110mm(.0043")

- Machine with workpiece directly set on table (insulate jig not

required)
[mRz]
4.5(.00018")
Dimple (biting) reduction control Machining surface step/straightness control
(Entrance Master: EM Control) (Stepless control: SL Control)
Machined surface roughness

- Machining range not limited (entire XY stroke area) 4

Finishing circuit
3.5(.00014")
- Achieves both surface roughness and straightness accuracy
3 - Dimples at the approach section reduced - Remarkable improvement in the finished step and straightness for
- Extends die life and improves die release properties PF circuit
- Possible to adjust shapes from convex to concave workpieces with varying thicknesses

Mechanism
2.5(.0001")
2 - Greatly reduce polishing time - Complicated parts finished with high accuracy
* Compatible model: FA10S Advance, FA20S Advance 7m
FA30V Advance 1.5(.00006") (.0003") 3m
1 (.0001")

0.5(.00004")
0 Conventional control:
0 40 80 120 [mm] Step, straightness -3m to +7m
(1.6) (3.1) (4.7) (inch) (-.0001 to +.0003")
1m
2m (.00004")
Workpiece thickness 2m (.00008")
Dimple 250m No control: concave section depth approx. 4m

Options
Example of corner machining
Shape control power supply Digital-AE*2 Example of SL
SL control:
Step, straightness +2m or less
Wire: 0.2(.008")/BS control machining (+.00008")

Reduction of wire consumption rate Workpiece: Steel 20mmt(.78") 7.0m(.0003")

- Maintains high straightness accuracy even when the wire speed is kept low in order to reduce wire consumption Surface roughness: 2m EM control: concave section depth

Power Supply/Control Specifications

within surface roughness
Rz3.9m (.00015") 250m
-7.0m(-.0003")
Workpiece: Steel 100mm (3.9")
Conventional technology New technology Electrode material:
Comparison of wire consumption rate
- Machining conditions are optimized The discharge rate relative 0.25mm (.010")
Target surface roughness:
Dimensional error control (OM control: Orbit Master)
- Number of cuts are increased to the workpiece thickness is 5mRz (30)
- The upper/lower dimension difference is monitored by the electrical Digital-AE - Uniformly control the electrical discharge gap <Comparison of straightness>
compensated mechanically (taper angle) discharge position control - Improve dimension errors, especially for (Both sides)
Max. 30% <Machining condition> <Test shape> Section Section
A B
Mitsubishi reduction
Shape control

Wire electrode 0.2(.008")/BS

power supply

Machine Installation
conventional EDM
Workpiece SKD-11.60mm(2.4") Using OM 3m 3m
A: 5mm B: 4mm control (.0001") (.0001")
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 No. of cuts, surface roughness 6 cuts, Rz1.7m (.197") (.157")
Wire consumption rate comparison when Mitsubishi Electric conventional (.00007") Without OM 3m 5m
EDM is 1. control (.0001") (.0002")

*2 Compatible model: FA30V Advance

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Mechanism Continuing a never-ending challenge to ensure stable high-accuracy machining!

Machining Samples
Highly rigid machine structure Standard linear scale
- Highly rigid drive system design based on the machine's center of gravity - All models equip with X/Y-axis linear scale
- Special drive mechanism eliminates drag on the work tank seal plate - Improve repeated positioning accuracy
- Highly rigid one-piece table is used for easy part setup - Ensure stable machining accuracy over long periods

Product Introduction
Control Unit
Machine center of gravity drive device Integrated rectangular table
Mechanism pursuing long-term reliability

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

Aiming for high accuracy with extensive temperature control - Seal plate self-cleaning mechanism
- Dielectric fluid temperature control system synchronized with machine structure temperature - Stainless steel used for working tank and
- Working tank dielectric fluid circulation system suppresses temperature fluctuation during setup dielectric fluid reservoir
- Lower arm cooling mechanism suppresses upper/lower relative displacement - Standard XY-axis linear scale
- Inverter-controlled dielectric temperature controller realizes 0.3C(.5F) temperature control

Seal plate self-cleaning mechanism All stainless steel

(Example for FA20S Advance) structure
Sensor
(machine body)
Sensor
(inside working tank) Dielectric
fluid

Mechanism
temperature
control
Temperature unit
synchronization High-accuracy taper machining unit
Machine temperature synchronization system - Angle Master Function realizes high-grade machining Wire electrode
of large tapers Angle deviation point
Working tank dielectric fluid circulation system - Optimum taper specifications are automatically set to
Advanced Friction Control System: AFC2* match the wire electrode angle Specification

Options
value
- Improve machine responsiveness with new servo technology compensation
- Improve feed accuracy by suppressing disturbance during direction change and high-speed feed
* Compatible model: FA10S Advance, FA20S Advance

Example of roundness measurement Effect of AFC2

Accurate angle

Power Supply/Control Specifications

5m/div Diamond die

Angle Master
Y
Without AFC Using the new servo technology
Using AFC2 AFC2 (Advanced Friction Control
Position
X error 2), position errors at direction
change or at high-speed

Machine Installation
traveling can be suppressed.
Highly accurate machining is
possible even during round
Time
10mm machining where direction
F=10mm/min
change errors often occur.
45 wide angle taper machining

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Improving productivity with our high-speed,
highly-reliable AT system Pursuing cost and maintenance efficiency

Machining Samples
High-speed auto-threader: AT2 Pursuing cost efficiency
- High-speed, highly-reliable 10-second automatic threading - Running costs are reduced using a larger collection roller diameter and the main tension roller multiple times
- Highly reliable broken wire collection method - Power feeder terminal can be used 48 times (24 times on top. 24 times on bottom)
- Simple structure for wire guide replacement parts - The 4-piece filter extends service life (FA20S Advance: Option, FA30V Advance, FA40VM, FA50VM: Standard)

Product Introduction
Comparison of cycle times

FA-S Advance
Standard Conventional
threader
Electrode material: 0.2(.008")
Workpiece thickness: 50mm(2.0")
During fine
hole search

Control Unit
High-sped auto-threader Use
Quick retry function 48 times
Wire Feed Wire Stop Wire Rewind Wire Feed Larger collection roller + multiple usage
Wire feed

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

roller

Optical Four positions usable

Largest by shifting spacer position
sensor
allowance
Wire caught
Wire guide
in guide

Standard (option) usable AT wire diameters FA-S Advance 0.1 to 0.3 (.004 to .012'')
FA30V Advance, FA40VM, FA50VM 0.2 to 0.3 (.008 to .012'')

spacer spacer

Cut wire collection duct

Suction
Z search
X-Y search
Multiple use of main tension roller Simple wire-guide section

Mechanism
Pursuing maintenance efficiency
Cut wire guide - AT maintenance screen improves maintenance efficiency
- Easy jet clean nozzle makes it easy to clean the work area
Cut wire Cut wire collection unit - Auto-oiler system lubricates the X, Y-axis drive system

Options
pieces Wind up roller

New cut wire collection mechanism Fine-Hole search function

Jet off wire insertion (AT Master)*

Power Supply/Control Specifications

- The automatic wire threading range has been increased for
wire breakage point insertion, top/bottom countersunk hole
insertion, slit insertion, small diameter initial hole and
submerged threading.
- By using the AT Master guide kit and AT Enhance Mode
setting, the auto-threading performance can be improved
where using, jet stream on, causes enough turbulence to
prohibit threading.

Machine Installation
* Applicable models: FA10S Advance, FA20S Advance (option)
Applicable wire diameter: 0.2, 0.25BS. (.008, .010 BS)
Easy jet clean nozzle

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Options

Machining Samples
Abundant Options Options : Standard equipment : Can be field retrofitted : Factory installation only : Not available

FA10S FA20S FA30V FA30V

Option Name ADVANCE FA40VM FA50VM
ADVANCE ADVANCE ADVANCE (Z600 specifications)
0.1 (.004"), 0.15 (.006") automatic threading *1
Wire processing unit *2 *2
Linear scale (XY)

Product Introduction
Linear scale (UV)
Long stroke taper unit (75mm) (3.0")
Long stroke taper unit (100mm) (3.9")
Angle Master (S/W)
Angle Master guide kit (H/W)
AT Master guide Kit
20kg (44lb) wire spool unit
20kg (44lb) wire spool unit specifications 50kg (110lb) wire spooler unit specifications Wire processing unit 50kg (110lb) wire spool unit
Fine machining system (excluding insulation jig)
Working tank door automatic lock

Control Unit
Ion exchange resin 20L (0.7cu.ft.) specifications (Organo)
4-piece filter specifications
Advanced manual control box (with axis display)
Instruction Manual (Paper edition)
Wire alignment device
Lighting
Tools (tool box)

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

Workpiece clamp set
LAN/W
DNC
FTP
*1 The 0.1 (.004") and 0.15 (.006") wires cannot be used with the wire processing unit.
(These sizes can be used with continuous wire feeder after removing the wire processing unit.)
AT Master guide kit Angle Master guide kit 4-piece filter specifications
*2 Incompatible with continuous wire feeder method.
The broken wire threading performance is enhanced with the dedicated
top/bottom die kit (Type Z) and AT Enhanced Mode (0.2, 0.25).

Wire-Cut EDM Automation System LAN/W, DNC, FTP Options

- Accumulate workpiece measurement data Required options for network connections
Compatible for external setup using coordinate measuring machine A network connection enables the transmission/reception of various types of
Enables automatic measurement when measuring on EDM data. *1
- Create processes offline As shown below, the required options for a network connection vary according
to the desired network specifications.
- Automatically exchange workpiece using robot
Desired Capability for Capability for Capability for Capability for connecting

Mechanism
Network connecting multiple connecting multiple connecting multiple multiple machines to a
Specs machines to multiple machines to multiple machines to multiple single personal computer.
DNC personal computers. personal computers. personal computers. Capability for data
Capability for data Capability for data Capability for data transmission/reception at
transmission/reception transmission/reception transmission/reception personal computer side.
at both the personal at personal computer at machine side. Capability for controlling the
Advanced manual control box/ Wire-alignment device Lighting computer and machines side. machines (starts, stops, etc.)
standard manual control box Item sides. from the personal computer. *2

<Personal computer> FA10S Advance

<Schedule software> <Coordinate measuring machine> <Robot + WEDM> FA20S Advance This option can be added later. This option can be added later.
Standard
<Process creation software> FA30V Advance FTP (option) required. DNC (option) required.

* Contact your nearest Mitsubishi

Options
Sales Office or dealer for more FA40VM, FA50VM
This option can be added later. This option can be added later. This option can be added later.
information. LAN/W (option) required. LAN/W (option) and FTP LAN/W (option) and DNC
(option) required. (option) required.

Connection,
operation, and
data flow image

Or
Data flow

Power Supply/Control Specifications

Wire Data flow:
electrical Personal
discharge Machine
computer
machine Data flow: Data flow: Data flow: Data transmission/
Personal Machine Personal Machine Personal Machine reception:
Personal computer computer computer
computer Possible at the
Tools Workpiece clamp set Example of system using Data transmission/ Data transmission/ Data transmission/ machine side only.
reception: reception: reception:
Possible at both the Possible at the Possible at the Machine control:
Operator Possible from the
machine and personal personal computer machine side only.
computer sides. side only. personal computer only.

Available as a standard This specification is not Commercially available Commercially available

Machine Installation
item on the Advance available for the FTP software must be DNC software must be
series. Advance series. installed in the personal installed in the personal
This specification is not computer. computer.
Notes *3 available for the FA-V Available as a standard
series. item on the Advance
series (but not for
machine control).

*1 NC programs, machining conditions, and variables, etc., which can be input/output by the data I/O function.
*2 For controllable operation details, refer to the DNC specifications.
*3 A machine IP address is required for a network connection.

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Power Supply/Control Specifications Preparation for machine installation

Machining Samples
4. Grounding work
Power supply/control unit specifications Check List for Installing Machine The wire-cut EDM must always be grounded to prevent external noise, prevent
radio disturbance, and prevent earth leakage.
Compatible model FA10S ADVANCE FA20S ADVANCE
FA30V FA30V
ADVANCE FA40VM FA50VM
Determining the machining details Class C grounding (grounding resistance 10 or less) as set forth in the Electric
ADVANCE (Z600 specifications) Check each item, and make sure that no item or order is overlooked.
Facility Standards is recommended for the EDM.
1) Determine the workpiece
Power supply unit specifications Class C grounding (isolated) is recommended. (Wire-cut EDM dedicated
2) Determine the machining site
Model WFSA WFSA WFAV grounding.) (Fig. 1)
3) Determine the pre-processing site
Power supply circuit Regenerative transistor pulse type Note) Provide isolated grounding for each machine.
4) Determine the post-processing site
Cooling method Completely sealed/Indirect cooling Common grounding can be used if noise from other devices will not enter through

Product Introduction
Maximum output current 50A the common grounding. The grounding cable must be connected independently to
Anti-electrolytic power supply Anti-electrolytic power supply in all modes the grounding location. (Fig. 2)
Power supply mode 7 types 7 types 8 types
Preparation of installation fixtures Use a 14mm2 grounding wire.
1) Plan the installation fixtures
Machine voltage selection 16 types 16 types 17 types
2) Prepare or manufacture the fixtures
Machining setting 18 types 18 types 211 types 5. Primary air equipment
Power supply unit

OFF time 16 types Hose diameter: 1/4 hose (hose sleeve outer diameter: 9.0)
Stabilization circuit A 8 types 8 types Pressure: 0.5 to 0.7MPa (70 to 100psi)
10 types
Preparation of consumable parts Flow rate: 75L/min or more (2.6cu.ft./min.)
Stabilization circuit B 16 types
1) Purchase consumable parts such as the wire electrode
Stabilization circuit C 3 types * FA30V Advance, FA30V Advance (Z600 spec.), FA40VM,
Stabilization circuit E 5 types FA50VM: 42L/min or more (1.5cu.ft./min.)
3 notches 3 notches
Training of programmers and operators
(Changeable with M code or screen) (Changeable with M code or screen)
1) Select the programmers and operators
6. Shield room

Control Unit
PM control Workpiece material: Steel, tungsten, copper, aluminum Workpiece material: Steel Install a shield room if the wire-cut EDM affects televisions or other
2) Apply for training seminars
Applicable only for rough cut conditions Applicable only for rough cut conditions communication facilities in the area. Observe the following points when installing
3) Fill out and submit the DIAX-NET Membership and System Download User Membership.*1
Not usable with CS mode Not usable with CS mode the wire-cut EDM in the shield room.
*1. The System Download User Membership is
AVR Built-in available for customers of the Advance Series. 1. Ground the EDM in the shield room. (Fig. 3)
5506001650 5506001650 6506301870 2. If the EDM cannot be grounded in the shield room, connect the wire-cut EDM's
Unit dimensions (mm) (in)
(21.623.665.0) (21.623.665.0) (25.624.873.6)
Confirmation of foundation work and power supply work grounding cable to the shield room's grounding terminal (through bolt) as shown
Unit weight (kg) (lb) 240 (529) 240 (529) 350 (770) If there is any possibility of radio disturbance, investigate it prior to starting work. in Fig. 4.
Control unit specifications 1) Confirmation of floor area

Machining Power Supply Machining Adaptive Control

Model W31FSA-2 W30FAV-2 2) Confirmation of environment (constant pressure, dust-proof room, measure for radio disturbance, prevention of external noise) Power supply unit
W31FAV-2 Power supply unit
NC program input method Keyboard, USB flash memory, Ethernet Keyboard, USB flash memory, RS-232C 3) Confirmation of foundation floor
Machine body R
Pointing device Touch panel, mouse Slide pad 4) Foundation work Machine body R
5) Primary wiring for power lead-in S
Display 15" color TFT 10.4" color TFT S
T
Display characters Alphanumeric characters 6) Grounding work T
E
7) Construction of dielectric fluid (city water) supply/drainage facilities E
Control method CNC closed loop
Number of control axes Max. 4 axes simultaneously 8) Air piping work Grounding cable
Fig. 1 for other device Fig. 2
Setting unit X, Y, U, V 1/0.1m
Minimum driving unit 50nm Shield room Shield room
Max. command value 99999.999mm
Confirmation of delivery path Machine Power Machine Power
Check the path inside and outside the factory to avoid any trouble during delivery. body supply Through bolt body supply
Position command format Combined use of increment/absolute value
1) Traffic restrictions to factory unit unit
Interpolation function Linear, circular, and spiral
Road width Within 1m
0.00001 to 99.999999(G code)
Scale magnification Entry road
0.001 to 9999.999(S code)
2) Factory entrance and width of gate in factory Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Optimum feed control Automatic selection of machining speed according to gap voltage sensing
Control unit

Factory building entrance dimensions (height x width)

Path-retrace control Reverse path retrace during a short-circuit
3) Constant-temperature, dust-proof room entrance dimensions (height width)
Wire offset
Basic screen menu
99999.999mm Offset numbers: 1 to 900 (intersection point calculation)
5 types (file, setup, machining support, monitor, maintenance) 4 types Cautions Precautions for Selecting Earth Leakage Breaker
The standard delivery entrance dimensions for delivery in the standard shipping style are given on the
Automatic 2nd cut Interactive screen method To prevent malfunctions caused by the external noise from control units, etc., a filter
product introduction page. If the entrance is smaller than the standard delivery entrance, the machine
Machining condition (E-pack) storage 1 to 6999 dimensions may be shipped with different dimensions. is installed on the power supply input. By grounding one end of this filter, an earth
Program number command 1 to 99999999 Contact a Mitsubishi Sales Office for details. (A separate estimate will be issued.)
leakage current of approx. 30mA to 40mA passes through this filter. A highly
Sub-program Nesting level 30 Note that delivery may not be possible in some cases depending on the dimensions.
sensitive earth leakage breaker (sensitivity current 30mA) could malfunction. Thus, a

Mechanism
Sequence numbers
Manual input positioning
1 to 99999
Input on screen
Installation Conditions medium sensitivity type earth leakage breaker (sensitivity current 100mA to 200mA)
is recommended for the EDM. Class C grounding (grounding resistance 10 or less)
Manual operation box
High-speed, medium-speed, low-speed, ultra-slow speed, inching (0.001mm/0.0005mm/0.0001mm) 1. Installation Place is recommended for the wire-cut EDM. Even if the sensitivity current is 200mA, the
Positioning function, AT function Constant temperature dust-proof room contact voltage will be 2V or less, and no problems will occur in preventing electric
XY plane, XY-XZ plane, solid, table scaling, 3D model display, XY plane, XY-XZ plane, solid, table scaling, 3D surface display, Recommended room temperature 201 [C] (68F 2)
Graphics shocks. (Application of tolerable contact current Class 2, 25V or less)
background drawing, automatic machining path drawing background drawing, automatic machining path drawing Usable temperature range 5 to 35 [C] (44F to 95F)
User memory capacity 1GB 100MB Fluctuation of the temperature will directly affect the machine accuracy, so to
Maintenance function Management of consumable parts (time display) maintain performance accuracy, select a place with little temperature fluctuation. Disposal
Adaptive control Install the EDM in a constant temperature room when performing high-accuracy
SL, CM, EM, OM, PM SL, CM, EM, PM
machining even when using skim cuts. The dielectric fluid, dielectric fluid filter, ion exchange resin and wire, etc., are
Unit dimensions (mm) (in) 494175346 (19.46.913.6) (excluding keyboard and mouse pad) 546180346 (21.57.013.6)
Note that an environment where the temperature fluctuates by 3C (5F) or more within 24 hours, industrial waste. These must be disposed of following national and local laws and
Unit weight (kg) (lb) 20 (44)

Options
or 1C (2F) or more within one hour can adversely affect the machining accuracy. Make sure ordinances.
that the machine body is not subject to direct wind from air-conditioners or to direct sunlight.
Dust free location is recommended
Control Unit Functions
W31 (Advance control unit) Control Unit Functions W30 Control Unit Functions
Grinding dust can adversely affect the machine's linear ways and ball screws, so Harmonic Distortion
pay special attention to the installation location to avoid this hazard. (Separate
Year, Month, Date display Reference block Program No. designation Year, Month, Date display Reference block Program No. designation
from grinding machine, or install in separate room, etc.) If there is harmonic distortion in the power supply, the machine operation could be
Overlap window function Single block Overlap window function Single block Humidity: Within 30 to 75%RH (with now dew condensation) affected even if the voltage does not fluctuate. In addition, the harmonic current could
Character string replacement function Dry run Expanded A.W.F function Character string replacement function Dry run RS232C interface Temperature range during transportation and storage: flow from the wire-cut EDM to the power system and adversely affect peripheral

Power Supply/Control Specifications

Geometric function Automatic return Graphics (drawing monitor) Geometric function Automatic return Graphics (drawing monitor) -25 to 55 [C] (-13F to 131F) (when power is not connected) devices. If the effect of the harmonic distortion causes problems, install a harmonic
Floating decimal point function User macro Graphics (program check) Floating decimal point function User macro Graphics (program check) Tolerable vibration of installation floor suppression filter or take other measures.
Control command Automatic positioning (hole center, edge) Graphics (automatic machining shape drawing) Control command Automatic positioning (hole center, edge) Graphics (automatic machining shape drawing) Select an installation floor where vibration or impact will not be conveyed. As a reference,
Corner R
Corner chamfer
Automatic zero point return
Machining start hole return
Graphics (surface display)
Offset
Corner R
Corner chamfer
Automatic zero point return
Machining start hole return
Graphics (surface display)
Offset
the vibration level should have a max. amplitude of 5m or less at a 10 to 20[Hz] frequency.
Consult with the contractor or vibration measuring instrument maker for details on Recommended wire electrode
Linear angle command Memory operation 1GB Coordinate reading Linear angle command Memory operation 100MB Coordinate reading the measuring method.
Always use the following applicable wire electrodes.
30-sec. short-circuit stop Program edit Time reading 30-sec. short-circuit stop Program edit Time reading Foundation FBH Furukawa Electric
Simultaneous 2-axis wire alignment Coordinate rotation XY-axis independent scaling Simultaneous 2-axis wire alignment Coordinate rotation XY-axis independent scaling The floor should be concrete with a thickness of 400mm (15.7") or more so it can
SBS-HN Sumiden Fine Conductors
Workpiece inclination compensation Pattern rotation Axis rotation Workpiece inclination compensation Pattern rotation Axis rotation sufficiently withstand the system's weight.
HBZ-U(N) Hitachi Cable
Automatic 2nd cut Axis exchange Maintenance check Automatic 2nd cut Axis exchange Maintenance check
* Please consult about FA40VM and FA50VM separately.
OB-PN Oki Electric Cable
Simple automatic 2nd cut Mirror image Automatic taper degree calculation Simple automatic 2nd cut Mirror image Automatic taper degree calculation 2. Machine heating value

Machine Installation
* Use of non-recommended wires could result in problems. Always use the recommended wire.
Block delete Circumference calculation Status recording Block delete Circumference calculation Status recording Approx. 8,140W of heat is generated per machine. (Of which 1,512W is heat
Pitch error compensation Backlash compensation Data variable operation USB flash memory Backlash compensation Expanded A.W.F function generated by the dielectric fluid control unit.) (FA40VM: 8,965W, FA50VM: 9,515W)
Repeated positioning Soft limit (inside/outside prohibit) Alarm display MS-DOS data I/O Pitch error compensation Data variable operation
Take this into consideration when studying air-conditioning requirements.
Recommended sliding surface lubricant
Automatic power failure recovery Wire consumption estimate Machining time estimate Repeated positioning Soft limit (inside/outside prohibit) Alarm display 3. Power supply equipment
Workpiece coordinate system (106 items) Hybrid Pack Built-in 2D-CAD/CAM Automatic power failure recovery Wire consumption estimate Machining time estimate Primary wiring Use the following lubricants on the sliding surface. As of April, 2010
PM control CM control EM control Workpiece coordinate system (106 items) Hybrid Pack Built-in 2D-CAD/CAM 3-phase 200/220V10% 50/60Hz1Hz Maker Product name
Power capacity Exxon Mobil Mobil DTE25
SL control OM control Built-in 3D-CAM PM control CM control EM control
FA-S Advance: 13.5kVA Idemitsu Kosan Super Hydro 68A
Built-in 2D-CAD/CAM 3D graphic check 3D viewer (Parasolid data display) SL control
FA30V Advance: 15.0kVA
e-manual (Electronic instruction manual) System update over web 3D model compatible PM control (3D-PM) Showa Shell Terrace Oil
FA40VM: 17.5kVA FA50VM: 19.2kVA
ENEOS Super Mulpas DX68
* Use a 14SQ or thicker cable for the primary connection.
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FA Advance Series

NAGOYA WORKS: 1-14, YADA-MINAMI, 5-CHOME, HIGASHI-KU, NAGOYA 461-8670, JAPAN

* Not all models are supported for all countries and regions.
* The specifications of machine differ according to the country and region, so please check with your dealer.
* Processing data provided in this brochure is for reference only.

Revised publication, effective Sep. 2010.

Superseding publication of K-KL2-0-C0069-A Apr. 2010.
K-KL2-0-C0069-B NA1009 Printed in Japan (MDOC) Specifications are subject to change without notice.