What Characteristics Should Be Examined When Comparing Two Different EDM Wire Types?
This is an excellent question that applies to both plain brass and coated/stratified wire. When comparing different wires, there are several characteristics and attributes that should be examined beyond price alone. Depending on how often different brands or types of wire are purchased by a shop, it may be beneficial to establish a few baseline tests in order to evaluate new types of wire. There...
The Most Effective Methods for Holding and Retaining Slugs
There are several different techniques for holding and retaining material slugs. These methods...
What Is the Best Type of Coated/Stratified Wire to Use?
This is a common question and one that does not have a simplistic answer, as there are many...
The Best Way to Store Wire Spools
When storing new or partially used wire spools, they should not be stored with the wire laying...
Back to Basics (6/6): EDM Metallurgical Characteristics
All EDM machining is a thermal/heat process that can alter or change the structure of the machined...
Back to Basics (5/6): EDM Drilling Machine Basics
As highlighted in the first lesson, there are three main types of EDM machines: Wire EDM, Sinker...
Back to Basics (4/6): Sinker EDM Machine Basics
Sinker EDM, also referred to as Ram EDM, uses electrodes machined from graphite or copper to shape...
Back to Basics (3/6): Wire EDM Machine Basics
Wire EDM machines use a small, traveling wire electrode to machine complex shapes, which are...
Back to Basics (2/6): The EDM Machining Spark
When you see an EDM in operation, it can appear that there are hundreds or even thousands of...
Back to Basics (1/6): EDM Beginnings
The EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) process utilizes short bursts or pulses of electrical...
Understanding Sinker EDM Gear Form Machining
In an earlier Expert’s Corner (Understand Wire EDM Gear Form Machining – EDM Today Summer 2017),...