EDM
Fiber Optics Improve EDM Spark Monitoring, Wire Life
This controller uses fiber-optic cables to overcome major hurdles in monitoring EDM spark output, improving wire life and reducing voltage consumption.
Read MoreWire EDM Offers Extended Z-Axis Travel
The ALN600GH wire EDM extends Sodick’s Premium ALN series, adding increased Z-axis capacity of nearly 20"
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Hole Drilling EDM Available in Three- or Five-Axis Configurations
Current EDM has released the CT400 CNC hole drilling machine designed for toolroom and production drilling applications.
Read MoreMethods Machine Tools Partners with Ocean Technologies
Specializing in Small Hole EDM Drilling, Ocean Technologies excels at applications ranging from simple wire start holes to full five-axis EDM drilling applications.
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Buying a Wire EDM, Part 4: Dielectric Fluid & Maintenance
Removing the microscopic particles made during the wire EDM cutting process becomes a key factor in maximizing cutting speed as well as attaining part accuracy and surface finish. Dielectric fluid is the mechanism for flushing these “chips” away.
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Hirschmann Engineering Appoints President and CEO
Max Golter has over 32 years of relevant experience with other OEMs and manufacturing processes.
Read MoreEDM Drill's Revised Design Increases Machining Speed
Makino’s EDBV3 is an EDM drilling machine designed to produce cooling film holes in blade and vane turbine engine component details.
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Buying a Wire EDM, Part 3: Speed, Accuracy and Finish
What kind of surface finish can the purchaser of a wire EDM expect with today’s technology?
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Buying a Wire EDM, Part 2: Wire Considerations
Each type of EDM wire has its strengths and weaknesses. This post reviews wire types, the importance of tensile strength and wire rethreading.
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Buying a Wire EDM, Part 1: How It Works
Wire EDMs can cut parts that require a level of accuracy, intricacy and fine surface finish that traditional machining methods cannot achieve. Here’s how it works.
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