{"id":"makino-edaf3-fh","model_id":"EDAF3-FH","name":"Makino EDAF3-FH","summary":"The EDAF3-FH is a Makino EDM machine that combines 4-axis CNC ram EDM with EDM hole drilling on a single machine, using dielectric oil for the drilling process. It has a 700 x 500 mm table with X/Y/Z travels of 450/350/350 mm and accepts workpieces up to 800 kg. Hole drilling uses a programmable W-axis arm carrying the die guide and middle guide, plus high-pressure flushing and a C-axis for indexing and continuous rotation.","study_notes":["Machine combines standard 4-axis CNC ram EDM capability with EDM hole drilling.","Control is Makino's Hyper-i, with a 24 inch class high-definition touch screen, on-board training system and E-Tech Doctor functions.","Dielectric reservoir is integrated into the base casting to reduce floor space and improve thermal stability.","Chilled fluid is circulated through the Y-axis and Z-axis structures to hold the machine at a stable temperature.","Work tank is a 3-sided programmable rise-and-fall type; tank size is 850 x 650 x 400 mm (33.5 x 25.6 x 15.8 in).","ATC capacity is offered as 8, 16 or 32 positions.","The W-axis runs parallel to the Z-axis but is independent, for positioning to the die guide.","The W-axis arm can be removed and reinstalled in under a minute using quick disconnects and a rigid Curvic coupler, allowing unobstructed ram EDM operation.","A middle guide in the W-axis arm supports small-diameter electrodes to prevent vibration or bending during drilling.","High-pressure flushing during EDM drilling is available at pressures up to 6 MPa (870 psi) or 10 MPa (1490 psi).","C-axis provides precision indexing and continuous rotation up to 2,000 rpm.","Rapid traverse is 5 m/min (197 in/min)."],"safety_notes":["Equipped with a U/V flame sensor and fire extinguisher system for safe unattended operation."],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.makino.com/en-us/machine-technology/machines/edm-hole-drilling/edaf3-fh","title":"EDM Hole Drilling","accessed":"2026-10-25"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-25","values":9,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-25","type":"hardware","spec":{"category":"cnc_edm","manufacturer":"makino","controllers":[],"axes":4,"travel_x_mm":450,"travel_y_mm":350,"travel_z_mm":350,"rapid_traverse_m_min":5,"table_length_mm":700,"table_width_mm":500,"table_load_kg":800,"joints":[],"protocols":[],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/makino-edaf3-fh","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}