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Quality is Key: Drilling Electrodes and the EDM Drilling Process

Quality is Key: Drilling Electrodes and the EDM Drilling Process

Nov 16, 2022 | Elements of EDM, Small Hole | 0 comments

Physical variables of EDM drilling electrodes (fast hole tubes) can have a significant impact on process and performance. Oftentimes, these are only discovered when it’s too late, i.e., during machine operation. But it is critical for a successful EDM Drilling...
How do you accurately measure and probe the center of EDM drilling electrodes?

How do you accurately measure and probe the center of EDM drilling electrodes?

Aug 10, 2022 | Elements of EDM, General, Small Hole | 0 comments

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...
What is the proper programming format for a tapered or 4-axis profile that requires manual wire threading of an angular start hole?

What is the proper programming format for a tapered or 4-axis profile that requires manual wire threading of an angular start hole?

Apr 1, 2020 | Small Hole | 2 comments

This is a great question since an angular start hole is a situation that commonly occurs in mold tooling lifter pocket or ejector pin details. As part of this process, a position for manual wire threading needs to be determined within the profile, and an M01 stop...

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