Mitsubishi’s new FA-VS Advance Wire EDM is designed to combine the top features of the FA-S and FA-V machines. The series combines the high speed of the Vmachine with the FA-S’s high accuracy and surface finish, the company said. In addition, the highspeed V500 power supply produces machining speed of 47 sq. inches per hour, improving machining performance for difficult-to-cut materials such as titaniumalloy or heat-resistant highnickel alloys. “The FA-VS Advance is designed to offer improved total part processing time by 20% or more through increased high-speed rough-cut machining and improvements in the finish machining areas. High-speed high-accuracy machining with 3ìm straightness is possible with a minimum number of finish cuts. Total part processing speed can also be improved by up to 30% or more even when machining thick workpieces,” a Mitsubishi spokesperson said. Machine travel for the FA-20VSmeasures 19.7 x 13.8 x 11.8 and FA- 10VS Advance machine travel measures 13. 8 x 9.8 x 8.6. The FA-VSAdvance Series features the new M700 series Mitsubishi ontrol. This Windows-based system, with 15-inch touch screen, is intended to provide an easy user interface and simple menu configuration for easy navigation. For more information contact: Mitsubishi EDM c/o MC Machinery Systems, Inc. 1500 Michael Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-616-5920 mitsedm@mcmachinery.com www.mitsubishi-world.com