Title: Charmilles 8517110 Precision Wire EDM Lower Guide – Optimized for Robofil & Cut Series

Product Overview:
The Charmilles 8517110 is a meticulously engineered precision lower wire guide, an indispensable component for maintaining peak performance and accuracy in your Charmilles Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) systems. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern manufacturing, this critical part ensures the precise guidance of the EDM wire, directly impacting the quality of your cuts, the integrity of your workpieces, and the overall efficiency of your machining operations. Compatible with a wide range of Charmilles Robofil and Cut series machines, the 8517110 wire guide is essential for achieving superior surface finishes, tight tolerances, and extended machine uptime. Invest in this high-quality replacement part to restore and enhance the precision capabilities of your Charmilles EDM equipment, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity for all your precision machining needs.

Key Features & Benefits:

Superior Material Composition: Crafted from advanced, wear-resistant Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) ceramic with a precision-ground, highly polished carbide insert, ensuring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and longevity even in demanding EDM environments.
Unmatched Wire Guidance Accuracy: Engineered to extremely tight manufacturing tolerances, providing consistent and precise wire positioning throughout the entire cutting process, which is crucial for achieving intricate geometries, micro-machining, and high-quality surface finishes.
Extended Lifespan & Durability: The robust construction and premium materials significantly reduce wear and tear from continuous wire movement and electrical discharge, leading to a longer operational life compared to standard guides, thereby minimizing the frequency of replacements and reducing overall maintenance costs.
Optimized for High-Speed & Taper Cutting: Its innovative design facilitates exceptionally smooth wire movement at high speeds and reliably supports complex taper cutting operations, intricate contours, and multi-axis machining without compromising accuracy or causing premature wire breakage.
Enhanced Machining Performance: Directly contributes to improved cutting speed, reduced wire consumption due to stable wire path, and superior workpiece accuracy and repeatability, boosting overall productivity and profitability of your EDM operations.
Seamless Compatibility: Specifically designed as a direct, OEM-quality replacement for Charmilles Robofil 200, 300, 400, 600, and Charmilles Cut 200, 300, 400, 600 series machines, ensuring perfect fit, function, and easy installation without modifications.
Reduced Downtime: Reliable performance and extended durability mean fewer interruptions for guide replacement and troubleshooting, keeping your valuable Charmilles EDM machine running efficiently for longer periods, maximizing your return on investment.

Applications:

The Charmilles 8517110 precision lower wire guide is an indispensable component across a multitude of high-precision manufacturing sectors where Wire EDM is a core process. It is ideally suited for:
Mold & Die Manufacturing: Producing intricate molds, dies, stamping tools, and injection molding components with exceptional accuracy, fine detail, and superior surface integrity.
Aerospace Industry: Machining complex aerospace components, turbine blades, and structural parts requiring tight tolerances, high strength, and lightweight properties.
Medical Device Manufacturing: Creating precision medical instruments, surgical tools, implants, and prosthetics where absolute accuracy, biocompatibility, and cleanliness are paramount.
Automotive Industry: Fabricating critical automotive components, engine parts, specialized tooling, and prototypes for advanced vehicle development.
General Precision Machining: Any application demanding ultra-fine cutting, intricate contours, micro-features, and high-quality surface finishes on conductive materials such as hardened steel, carbide, titanium, and exotic alloys.
Prototyping & Research & Development: Enabling rapid and accurate production of complex prototypes and experimental components for various industries and scientific applications.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 8517110
Alternate Part Number: 851-711-0
Type: Precision Lower Wire Guide for Wire EDM
Material: High-Grade Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) Ceramic with Polished Carbide Insert
Compatibility: Charmilles Robofil 200, Robofil 300, Robofil 400, Robofil 600, Charmilles Cut 200, Cut 300, Cut 400, Cut 600, and other compatible Charmilles Wire EDM machines.
Bore Diameter: 0.25 mm (Designed for optimal performance with 0.20mm to 0.25mm diameter EDM wire)
Outer Diameter: 15.0 mm
Length: 20.0 mm
Manufacturing Tolerance: +/- 0.002 mm (for critical dimensions)
Surface Finish (Wire Path): Ra < 0.15 µm (Ensures minimal friction and smooth wire travel)
Weight: 0.085 kg (85 grams)
Recommended Wire Diameter: 0.20mm - 0.25mm (for optimal guide lifespan and cutting performance)