MK EDHM product manager Brian Mr. Pfluger said: “HG6V6 machine provides manufacturers with speed, flexibility and reliability, in order to effectively produce all kinds of hole shape and size, and use a single electrode process.” “This method greatly reduces processing costs and improves cycle time, component quality and productivity. Its unique tool system is designed to integrate the electrodes and the mold into a simple assembly, quick and reliable automatic switching, and provides programmable control electrode and electrode diameter size changes.”
HG6V6 offers 800 mm, 600 mm, 750mm and 500mm(31.5 inches, 23.6 inches, 29.5 inches and 19.7 inches) of X, Y, Z and w axes. The machine is also equipped with a two-axis rotary table, which can accommodate the largest work piece size of 500 mm (19.7 inches), 635 millimeters (24.96 inches) in diameter, and the maximum payload of 150 kg (330 LBS). Its rotating c-axis USES a revolving card with a diameter of 0.2mm (0.008 inches) and a rotation speed of up to 1,000 RPM (0.236 inches). HG6V6 USES a rigid guide arm assembly to control, locate, and support the die guide, which can be alternately used as a programmable axis (w), which is parallel to the z-axis. An integrated “intermediate guide” system is also included in the w axis and is used for long, small diameter electrodes to prevent the electrode whipping, bending and vibration. In addition, when the electrode tube is shortened, the “finger” in the center will be automatically retracted to maximize the useful length of the electrode.
“The demand for advanced capabilities for blades and leaf components has increased dramatically as the turbine engine makers have worked to improve engine performance and reduce fuel consumption,” Pfluger explained. “HG6V6 fulfills these needs by establishing MK’s EDHM technology, providing solutions to larger, heavier work, while improving productivity and quality.”