Aug 10, 2022 | Elements of EDM, General, Small Hole |
Verifying and finding the center of an EDM drilling electrode can be a delicate and troublesome task, especially as the electrode diameters become smaller (0.5mm / 0.020” Ø or smaller). To find the center of a tube electrode, utilize a table ball within the machine’s...
Jul 20, 2022 | Elements of EDM, General, Wire |
There are several key characteristics that should be evaluated when evaluating a new wire type or brand. 4 Main Wire Characteristics CleanlinessWire memory and threading capabilitiesCutting performanceVariation of the wire by batch A previous article reviewed...
Jul 6, 2022 | Elements of EDM, General, Wire |
This is a great question that applies to both plain brass and coated wires. When comparing wires, several characteristics and attributes should be examined, especially when trying the first spool of a new wire brand or type. Price alone is not a good...
Jun 22, 2022 | Elements of EDM, General, Wire |
This question hits on many areas that relate to the machine as well as CAM system programming techniques. Here are a few items to address and review for best results: MACHINE ITEMS: Maximum Taper Angle: It’s important to identify the maximum taper angle that a...
May 11, 2022 | General, Wire |
Angular start holes commonly occur when machining mold tooling lifter pockets and ejector pin details. As part of this process, a position for manual wire threading needs to be determined within the profile, and a M01 Stop Point should be created within the NC...
