The UX3 machine features Makino’s Hyper-i control, which provides the same efficient and user-friendly interface for wire and sinker EDM machines and utilizes intuitive and familiar touch pinch/swipe/drag operations like smartphones and tablets. Machine operation is very straightforward with a three-step process of Program/Setup/Run using the large 24” HD touch-screen display. The Hyper-i control also features many helpful intelligent tools for the operator and is standard with a full-function advanced handbox that provides greater convenience and flexibility. Digital onboard electronic manuals, the advanced E-Tech Doctor help function and instructional videos provide the operator with all the necessary resources to remain highly productive.

The features and technologies incorporated into the UX3 offer versatility and user-friendliness while achieving real-world improvements to productivity. The UX3 offers a diverse machining conditions library of settings for different workpiece materials, wire types, and wire sizes that have been developed to provide an ideal mix of speed, accuracy, surface finish and low wire consumption, which includes 0.300 mm (0.012”) settings. Makino has been the industry leader in low wire consumption technologies, dramatically reducing one of the largest expenses in operating a wire EDM machine. There are no special settings or buttons required to experience these savings. Every cutting condition, including sealed and poor flush applications, is automatically optimized and designed from the ground up on the Makino for low wire consumption.