EDM

Basics

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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Holemaking

Entry-Level EDM Features Break-Through Detection

IMTS 2018: Methods Machine Tools will display Ocean Technologies’ River 300 EDM drill machine.

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Methods Machine Tools Makes Two Leadership Appointments

Methods Machine Tools has appointed Jerry Rex as company president and CEO and Dale Hedberg as vice president of operations. 

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EDM

At a Grand Opening, Sodick Reveals More Than New Machines

Along with launching a new line of hybrid machines, the EDM manufacturer is tailoring one of its EDM models specifically for post processing additive parts.

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EDM

Wire EDM Improves Positional Accuracy

IMTS 2018: Makino’s UP6 Heat Wire EDM is designed for precision stamping and fine blanking applications.

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IMTS

EDM Provides Friction-Free, Accurate Column Movement

IMTS 2018: MC Machinery’s MV2400-ST EDM is designed for larger-part production and is capable of performing submerged cutting as low as 16.5" deep.

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EDM

Dielectric Fluid Provides Safe, Effective Flushing

IMTS 2018: Hirschmann Engineering’s IonoPlus 3000 dielectric fluid suits rough-cutting to fine finishing operations.

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EDM

June 2018 Product Spotlight: EDM

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on electrical discharge machines (EDMs) tailored to a variety of industries. 

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Die/Mold

Overcoming the Limits of Hard Milling with EDM

An unusual opportunity led a maker of die-cast dies to reconsider its emphasis on hard milling and take another look at its use of EDM.

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Five-Axis

Methods Machine Tools Celebrates 60th Anniversary

The company has grown from three employees and a few refurbished machines to over 350 employees, eight North American facilities and tens of thousands of machines sold. 

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