Single Source Technologies Introduces Topas H.E.A.T.® wire
Pine Brook, NJ - August 2008 - Single Source Technologies Consumables Group is proud to introduce a unique new gamma phase wire, optimized to ensure the fastest possible part production while maintaining accuracy, Topas H.E.A.T.
This wire technology breakthrough is the result of two years of collaboration and testing by Makino and Berkenhoff at Berkenhoff's development facility in Germany. Berkenhoff is highly regarded for wire EDM products such as Cobra Cut, MegaCut and Bronco Cut.
Topas H.E.A.T. is manufactured specifically to complement Makino's H.E.A.T. Technology, but can also provide significantly faster machining speeds on all high performance wire EDMs. Initial results of tests utilizing Topas H.E.A.T. wire have seen increases in machining speeds by as much as 40 percent compared to traditional single-coated wires.
Topas H.E.A.T. offers a unique approach to gamma phase wires, utilizing a dual coating that provides more zinc content in the cutting zone, aiding the spark erosion process and providing superior straightness and cleanliness for automatic wire threading. When combining these properties with the Makino EDM features such as BellyWIZARD, H.E.A.T. (High Energy Applied Technology) and the newly developed SurfaceWIZARD, Topas H.E.A.T. delivers the most significant performance improvement provided by a coated wire to the EDM industry thus far.
Topas H.E.A.T. is available in 0.010 and 0.012-inch diameter wires on European and Asian style spools from Single Source Technologies Consumables Group in North America.
Single Source Technologies’ Consumables & Tooling Group is part of the Single Source Technologies family of companies with locations in Michigan, Illinois, Alabama, New Jersey, Ohio and Canada. Single Source Technologies is a national distributor of leading machine tools such as Makino, related consumables, tooling, EDM supplies, service and applications expertise.