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Posted On: December 15, 2020

5 Benefits and Applications of Wire EDMs

For several decades now, electrical discharge machining (EDM) has been the solution for machining intricate parts and materials resistant to traditional machining methods or by necessity of design. This non-conventional process is one of the most ...

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Unsure Which Type of EDM Machine You Need?

Posted On: July 9, 2020

Many of the durable items that surround us feature intricate designs and configurations that are made through metalworking and as we all know, metalworking ...

Principles of Hole Drilling EDM

Posted On: January 9, 2019

The EDM in hole drilling stands for ‘Electrical Discharge Machining’. Electrical Discharge Machining Hole Drilling is a unique and quick way to produce semi ...

What You Need to Know About EDM Hole Drilling

Posted On: September 25, 2018

Electrical Discharge Machining, or EDM, is a process that uses electricity to vaporize metal in a localized area. There are several different kinds of EDM ...

5 Things You Need to Know About Wire EDM Tolerances

Posted On: July 24, 2018

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a critical tool for many modern manufacturing applications that has evolved over decades of use. One commonly used type ...

Principles of Sinker EDM Machines

Posted On: July 19, 2018

Electrical discharge machining (EDM), also known as spark machining, uses either an electrode for EDM sinking or a brass wire for wire EDM. This is a process ...

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What's the Best Wire Choice for Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Posted On: March 9, 2018

Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) can cut amazing shapes with precision accuracy and very fine finishes. There are many wire choices, with each having ...

5 Tips to Keeping Your Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Center Running Properly

Posted On: February 13, 2018

Keeping your shop's equipment working at peak condition is a must for maximizing productivity and minimizing disruptions. Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) ...