Die-sinking EDM
AGIE CHARMILLES is the pioneer in the development of Die-sinking EDM, combining the experience of worldwide leaders Agie and Charmilles, who have developed machines since 1954. AGIE CHARMILLES has pushed further the boundaries and is setting today the new standards of EDM technology.
Overview of the series
FORM E – Versatile, general-purpose mold & die work
FORM P – Precision mold machining & high repeatability
FORM S – High‑performance, advanced machining (micro & complex)
FORM X – Ultra‑precision & extreme accuracy
FORM E 350 - 350 x 250 x 250
AgieCharmilles die-sinking EDM FORM E machines deliver high performance for general mold and die work as well as aerospace, automotive, and ICT applications.
With an advanced generator and robust standard features, the FORM E series provides reliable, production-ready capabilities as a strong partner in customers’ manufacturing processes. Type of machining Submerged wire cutting
- Dimensions of complete equipment: * 2520 x 2340 x 2154 mm
- Total weight of the equipment without dielectric: 3900 kg
- Machining Area - Work tank Automatic drop tankAccessibility Front + Left sides
- Max. workpiece dimensions: * 800 x 550 x 250 mm
- Max. workpiece weight without bath: 450 kg
- Dimensions of table: ** 680 x 450 mm
- Floor-to-table distance: 1000-1100 mm
- Total volume of dielectric fluid: 700 L
- Dielectric level adjustment: 0 – 250 mm (automatic)
- Dielectric type: Deionized water
- X, Y, Z and U, V axes - X, Y, Z travel: * 350 x 250 x 256 mm
- U, V travel: ** ± 70 mm
- Max. speed (X, Y and U, V axes): 3 m/min
- Max. manual position speed: 2 m/min
- Linear glass scales: Standard on 4 axes (X,Y,U,V)
- Integrated Collision Protection (ICP): Standard on 5 axes (X,Y,Z,U,V)
- Taper machining: Max. taper 30°/100 mm
- Electrical supply (machine): Three-phase input voltage 400 V ±10%
- Maximum consumption: 10.4 kVANext
- Compressed air connection: Pressure 0.6 – 0.8 Mpa
- Maximum consumption: 150 l/min
* WIDTH X DEPTH X HEIGHT
** WIDTH X DEPTH
*** WITH C-AXIS ECO + SYSTEM 3R MACRO
FORM E 600 - 600 x 400 x 400
AgieCharmilles die-sinking EDM FORM E machines deliver high performance for general mold and die work as well as aerospace, automotive, and ICT applications.
With an advanced generator and robust standard features, the FORM E series provides reliable, production-ready capabilities as a strong partner in customers’ manufacturing processes.
- Machine dimensions: * 1600 x 2700 x 2858 mm
- Total weight (without dielectric): 4400 kg
- Travel X, Y, Z: * 600 x 400 x 400 mm
- Min./Max. distance between table and chuck: 190-590 mm
- Best surface finish: RA 0.1 μm
- Capacity: 750 l
- Workpiece and electrode Max. workpiece dimensions: * 1000 x 700 x 400 mm
- Max. workpiece weight: 1000 kg 2204 lbs
- Max. electrode weight: 100 kg
- Bath level: 150 - 450 mm
* WIDTH X DEPTH X HEIGHT
** WIDTH X DEPTH
*** WITH C-AXIS ECO + SYSTEM 3R MACRO
FORM P 350 - Dedicated 350 x 250 x 300
Manufacturing connector molds requires high speed and high precision as well as high machining performance.
To support mold makers, AGIE CHARMILLES developed the new AGIE CHARMILLES FORM P 350 Dedicated, a tailored, ready-to-use die-sinking solution for a fast and reliable connector mold inserts manufacturing.
- Machine Architecture: C-frame/Fixed table/Drop tank
- Machine dimensions: * 1960 x 1690 x 2590 mm
- Total weight (without dielectric): 2025 kg 4464 lbs
- Floor space: ** 3700 x 3400 mm
- X-, Y-, Z-axes X, Y, Z travel: * 350 x 250 x 300 mm
- X-, Y-axes speed: 6 m/min
- Z-axis speed: 6 m/min
- Positioning resolution X, Y, Z: 0.05 µm
- Work area Worktank size: * 790 x 530 x 350 mm
- Worktable size: ** 500 x 400 mm
- Distance floor to clamping level: 1070 mm
- Min./Max. distance between table and chuck: *** 150-450 mm
- Workpiece and electrode: Max. electrode weight 15 kg
- Max. workpiece weight: 100 kg
- Max. workpiece dimensions: * 700 x 460 x 200 mm
- Bath level (programmable): 0 - 250 mm
- Dielectric unit Capacity: 200 l
- Number of filter elements and type: 2 Paper filter
- Heat exchanger for the dielectric Integrated (Dielectric-Water)
- Flushing injections 2 laterals, 1 through the work piece, 1 through the electrode, 1 suction
- Generator type ISPG Max. machining current: 40 A
- Best surface finish: RA 0.1 µm 4 µin
- Electrical supply: Standard voltage 3 x 380/400 ± 10% V, Frequency 50/60 (50 standard) Hz
- Control unit Operating system: Windows 10 Data input 17” LCD screen, mouse or touch screen, keyboard and remote control
- User interface: AC FORM HMI
- Expert system: TECFORM
- Rotary Tool Changer (RTC8-LE): * Number of electrodes 8
- Max. electrode weight: 5 kg
- Max. electrode dimension: 150 x 50 mm or Ø75 mm
- Height: 180 mm
- C-axis * Max. electrode weight on automatic chuck: 15 kg
- Rotation speed: 0-100 rpm
- Max. inertia: 2000 kgcm2
- Measuring system: * 3D probe System 3R or Erowa
- Heat exchanger: * Air/water for the cabinet * options
FORM P 350 - 350 x 250 x 300
The AgieCharmilles FORM P series enhances deep‑rib machining with exceptional detail control, superior surface quality, and improved cost efficiency.
Its advanced EDM process management—powered by the Intelligent Speed Power Generator (ISPG) and iGAP technology—optimizes spark settings to maximize material removal while maintaining precise surface finish accuracy.
- Machine dimensions: * 1900 x 1690 x 2398 mm
- Total weight (without dielectric): 2800 kg
- Travel X, Y, Z: * 350 x 250 x 300
- Min./Max. distance between table and chuck: *** 150-450 mm
- Best surface finish: RA 0.08 μm
- Capacity: 410 l
- Workpiece and electrode Max. workpiece dimensions: * 700 x 460 x 285 mm
- Max. workpiece weight: 500 kg
- Max. electrode weight: 50 kg
- Bath level (programmable): 100 - 305 mm
* Width x depth x height
** Width x depth
*** With C-Axis Eco + SYSTEM 3R Macro
FORM P 600 - 600 x 400 x 450
The AgieCharmilles FORM P series enhances deep‑rib machining with exceptional detail control, superior surface quality, and improved cost efficiency.
Its advanced EDM process management—powered by the Intelligent Speed Power Generator (ISPG) and iGAP technology—optimizes spark settings to maximize material removal while maintaining precise surface finish accuracy.
- Machine dimensions: * 2265 x 2110 x 2780 mm
- Total weight (without dielectric): 4500 kg
- Travel X, Y, Z: * 600 x 400 x 450 mm
- Min./Max. distance between table and chuck: *** 150-600 mm
- Best surface finish: RA 0.08 μm
- Capacity: 700 l
- Workpiece and electrode Max. workpiece dimensions: * 1040 x 730 x 410 mm
- Max. workpiece weight: 1600 kg
- Max. electrode weight: 50 kg
- Bath level (programmable): 100 - 400 mm
* Width x depth x height
** Width x depth
*** With C-Axis Eco + SYSTEM 3R Macro
FORM P 900 - 900 x 700 x 500
The AgieCharmilles FORM P series enhances deep‑rib machining with exceptional detail control, superior surface quality, and improved cost efficiency.
Its advanced EDM process management—powered by the Intelligent Speed Power Generator (ISPG) and iGAP technology—optimizes spark settings to maximize material removal while maintaining precise surface finish accuracy.
- Machine dimensions: * 2970 x 3100 x 3320 mm
- Total weight (without dielectric): 7000 kg
- Travel X, Y, Z: * 900 x 700 x 500 mm
- Min./Max. distance between table and chuck: *** 322-822 mm
- Best surface finish: RA 0.1 μm
- Capacity: 2500 l
- Workpiece and electrode Max. workpiece dimensions: * 1670 x 1120 x 560 mm
- Max. workpiece weight: 3000 kg
- Max. electrode weight: 50 kg
- Bath level (programmable): 100 - 500 mm
* Width x depth x height
** Width x depth
*** With C-Axis Eco + SYSTEM 3R Macro
FORM S 350 - 350 x 250 x 300
Deliver consistently precise machining for ICT and automotive components with the AGIE CHARMILLES FORM S 350 sinker EDM. Its advanced design—featuring an onboard power generation system, high stability, thermostabilization, and superior machining performance—ensures exceptional accuracy, reliability, and productivity to exceed customer expectations.
- Machine dimensions: * 1900 x 1690 x 2650 mm
- Machine weight: 2800 kg
- Travel X, Y, Z: * 350 x 250 x 300 mm
- Min. surface finish: RA 0.08 μm
- Workpiece and electrode Max. workpiece dimensions: * 790 x 530 x 300 mm
- Max. workpiece weight: 500 kg
- Worktable size: ** 500 x 400 mm
* Width x depth x height
** Width x depth
*** With C-Axis Eco + SYSTEM 3R Macro
FORM X 400 - 400 x 300 x 350
The AgieCharmilles FORM X series delivers exceptional die‑sinking EDM precision by controlling temperature fluctuations, enabling error‑free machining of complex applications.
With the FORM X 400 and X 600, expert EDM capability becomes easy to access, making the series ideal for high‑precision sectors such as microelectronics, telecommunications, medtech, connectors, and optical systems.
- Machine dimensions: * 1410 x 2460 x 2660 mm
- Machine weight without dielectric: 3830 kg
- Travel X, Y, Z: 400 x 300 x 350 mm
- Min./Max. distance between table and chuck: 170-520 mm
- Best surface finish: RA 0.08 μm 2 μin
- Capacity: 490 l
- Workpiece and electrode Max. workpiece dimensions: 820 x 582 x 250 mm
- Max. workpiece weight: 800 kg
- Max. electrode weight: 50 kg
* Width x depth x height
** Width x depth
*** With C-Axis Eco + SYSTEM 3R Macro
FORM X 600 - 600 x 400 x 500
The AgieCharmilles FORM X series delivers exceptional die‑sinking EDM precision by controlling temperature fluctuations, enabling error‑free machining of complex applications.
With the FORM X 400 and X 600, expert EDM capability becomes easy to access, making the series ideal for high‑precision sectors such as microelectronics, telecommunications, medtech, connectors, and optical systems.
- Machine dimensions: * 1790 x 2860 x 3110 mm
- Weight total without dielectric: 5504 kg
- Travel X, Y, Z: 600 x 400 x 500 mm
- Min./Max. distance between table and chuck: 200-700 mm
- Best surface finish: RA 0.08 μm 2 μin
- Capacity: 900 l
- Workpiece and electrode Max. workpiece dimensions: 1200 x 800 x 350 mm
- Max. workpiece weight: 2000 kg
- Max. electrode weight: 50 kg
* Width x depth x height
** Width x depth
*** With C-Axis Eco + SYSTEM 3R Macro
