EdmDrillTM RT1800

RT1800

EDM Drilling Machine

The EdmDrill™ RT1800 is a specially designed machine for drilling extremely small holes in long and narrow parts. With X axis travel of 70 inches and Y axis travel of 12 inches, the RT1800 can easily handle long perforation dies, tubes, cylinders, or even a series of part fixtures mounted side-by-side. The moving C-Frame design enables precise table positioning and the stationary worktable ensures part stability with no axes overhang issues. The optional AEC24 Automatic Electrode Changer is mounted to the drilling head, minimizing tool change time.

SPECIFICATIONS

MACHINE RT1800
X-Axis Travel
70 in. (1778mm)
Y-Axis Travel
12 in. (304mm)
Z-Axis Travel
16.0 in. (406 mm)
W-Axis Travel
10.5 in. (266 mm)
Electrode Diameter Range
57 Amp 0.004 – 0.256 in. (0.1 – 6.5mm)
Table Weight Capacity
2,500 lbs. (1133 kg)
Machine Weight
5,000 lbs. (2267 kg)
Machine Footprint
113 x 100 in. (2870 x 2540mm)
CONTROL
Controller
Siemens 840Dsl
Displayed Axes
X, Y, Z, W, A, B
Controlled Axes
X, Y, Z, W, A, B
Displayed Coordinates
Inch/Metric
Display Type
High-resolution LCD
Program Storage
3MB standard, expandable with USB flash drive
Table Feed Rate
Variable, up to 200 in./min (5000 mm/min)
Minimum Command Unit
0.0001 in.
Drilling Modes
Manual and Automatic
Manual Table Feed
Variable
Spindle Rotation
Bi-Directional
4-Position Security Key Switch
Standard
USB Port
Standard
Servo Feed Rate
Programmable
MOTORS AND DRIVERS
Motors (X, Y, W)
Siemens AC Servo
Feedback (X, Y, W)
Encoder
Z Motor
DC with Siemens Encoder
Positioning
±0.0005 in.
Repeatability
0.0002 in.
POWER SUPPLY
Type
Variable Frequency DC
Switching
High Current FET
Output Amperage
30/57 (mean/peak)
Amperage Range (Ip)
1 to 57 Amps (3 Amp increments)
On-Time Setting (TON)
1-100mSec (1mSec increments)
Off-Time Setting (TOFF)
1-100mSec (1mSec increments)
Meters
Voltmeter and Ammeter
Capacitance Range
0 to 1.15mFarad (0.05 increments)
AEC24 AUTOMATIC ELECTRODE CHANGER
Number of Drill Chucks
24
Electrode Diameter Range
0.012 in. – 0.118 in. (0.3 mm – 3.0 mm)
Collets/Sizes
12 each 0.020 in. (0.5 mm)
12 each 0.040 in. (1.0 mm)
Maximum Electrode Length
16 in. (400 mm)
Compressed Air Required
70 – 90 PSI / Dry / 2.5 CFM
Emergency Drill Chuck
0.010 in. – 0.118 in (0.25 mm – 3.0 mm) range