EDMing

Builders continue their march toward faster, more precise EDMs. EDM builders continue to advance their machine tools' capabilities and pay special attention to medical-parts manufacturers.

Thinner-wire EDMs are at the forefront of the miniaturization trend, delivering hard-to-see parts.

Wire EDMing large and tall workpieces.

Wire EDMing sees more application in parts production

The pros and cons of graphite and copper electrodes for sinker EDMing.

Fast-hole EDMs create deep holes in tough-to-machine materials.

The author discusses three recent advancements in electrical discharge machining: the use of linear motors on EDMs, wire EDMs with an automatic slug-removal capability and dielectric fluid additives that yield finer part finishes.

U.S. wire-EDM shops can stack up better pricewise against foreign competitors by automating their production.

Impact of graphite selection on electrical discharge machining.

Considerations and cost justifications when purchasing your first EDM.