The Seibu America M35HP is a high-performance wire EDM built for precise, stable cutting of complex and tight-tolerance components. It delivers consistent machining accuracy through a rigid machine structure, advanced motion control, and reliable thermal stability during extended cutting cycles. As a result, the M35HP supports fine surface finishes, predictable performance, and efficient production in demanding wire EDM applications.
The M35HP delivers high-precision performance for manufacturers that demand consistent accuracy. Built for tough production environments, this industrial wire EDM machine maintains tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes across a wide range of materials. It helps reduce secondary operations and ensures dimensional accuracy, even on complex components. For shops that value repeatability and process control, the M35HP offers a reliable, efficient solution.
With Smart NC control EDM technology, the M35HP simplifies programming and setup. The system automatically adjusts cutting parameters, improving consistency while reducing operator input. Its advanced software enables smooth, unattended operation, keeping accuracy stable throughout long production runs. This leads to better uptime, fewer errors, and reduced operating costs for high-volume, high-precision EDM jobs.
The machine also includes Seibu’s automatic wire threading system, a standout feature in the EDM space. Using a dry-annealing and friction-sensing process, the EDM wire is threaded through small start holes and intricate shapes without requiring manual intervention. If a break occurs, it rethreads at the break point—no need to return to the start. This improves lights-out machining, saves time, and boosts productivity. Combined with a rigid frame and thermal stability, the M35HP stands out as a trusted tool for precise, repeatable wire EDM cutting.
| Standard Specifications | M35HP |
|---|---|
| Max. workpiece dimensions W×D×H |
27.56×24.80×8.66inch |
| Max. workpiece weight | 771.62lb |
| Axis travel range X×Y×Z |
13.78×11.81×9.06inch |
| U-V axis travel U×V |
±2.36× ±2.36inch |
| Max. taper angle | ±10°/work thickness 8.66inch (±45°/1.57inch: Option) |
| Dimensions W×D×H |
5.38×6.76×6.41ft |
| Weight | 5952.48lb |
| Control device | Smart NC |
|---|---|
| Input system | MDI, Ethernet, USB |
| Display | 21.5 inch TFT multi-touch screen |
| Axis controlled | 5 axis (simultaneously 4 axis) |
| Least input increment | 0.01µm |
| Least command increment | 0.01µm |
| Program memory capacity | 1GB |
| Power Supply | MPSC-20 |
|---|---|
| Input power source | 3-phase 200V/220V±10% 11 kVA, 50/60Hz |
| Weight | 352.74lb |
| Filtration device | MF35 |
|---|---|
| Tank capacity | 184.92gal |
| Filter element | 4 paper filters Φ13.39 ×11.81inch |
| Deionizer | Ion exchange resign 5.28gal |
| Weight | 881.85lb |
Wire diameter : Φ0.003 to Φ0.012inch
(Φ0.010inch is standard.)
The Seibu America M35HP is a compact
high-precision wire edm for smaller dies, inserts, precision fixtures, and
detailed toolroom components. Its application is centered on compact
high-precision wire EDM for detailed work with moderate envelope
requirements, giving manufacturers a process option for components whose
critical profiles must be produced without direct cutting pressure from a
conventional tool. A.W. Miller Technical Sales supports EDM evaluation,
process planning, installation, training, and service for manufacturers
throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Southern New Jersey,
and Quebec.
Selecting
the M35HP should begin with the actual geometry rather than travel alone.
Workpiece size and thickness, material, smallest internal radius, wire
diameter, taper requirements, surface-finish target, feature location
tolerances, dielectric strategy, threading access, and expected production
volume all influence the final EDM process. The machine configuration should
be checked against the complete part family and inspection plan before
purchase.
Parts and processes commonly evaluated for the Seibu America M35HP
include:
The M35HP is suited to shops that need
controlled wire EDM performance for smaller work without specifying a larger
machine than the part family requires.
Internal profiles, narrow slots, punch and die geometry, and
intricate openings can be cut without imposing mechanical cutting forces on
the workpiece.
Automatic wire threading,
reliable flushing, proven cut conditions, and planned slug management are
central to extending productive cutting beyond attended
hours.
The EDM process
should be qualified against actual feature tolerances, material condition,
inspection method, and throughput requirements before a production route is
finalized.
The M35HP pairs a compact
envelope with high-precision wire EDM capability, making it relevant for
smaller dies, inserts, fixtures, and detailed components that do not justify
a larger machine.
Internal profiles, narrow slots,
punch-and-die geometry, detailed openings, and other conductive features that
are difficult to mill without tool pressure are common candidates. Start-hole
access and part thickness still need to be considered.
Thickness affects flushing, wire
behavior, cutting speed, corner control, and the cut conditions needed to
maintain geometry. A process proven on a thin insert should not automatically
be applied to a much thicker section.
Wire diameter is a primary
constraint, but spark gap, cut conditions, material, and finish strategy also
affect the finished corner. The required radius should therefore be reviewed
before wire and process conditions are selected.
Both address relatively compact
precision work, but they target different accuracy requirements. M35HP is a
high-precision platform, while MM35UP is intended for applications requiring
Seibu’s tighter ultra-precision positioning class.