Zone: Wire EDM Machines

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The Most Valuable Resource For Succeeding At Lean
7/10/2009 Modern Machine Shop

What is the most valuable resource? The answer is probably obvious: the people. This shop started to succeed at lean manufacturing once every employee got involved.

Too Small To Touch
4/6/2009 Modern Machine Shop

Hummingbird takes on machining work that is too small for most shops to handle. In fact, Hummingbird tries not to handle it either. To accurately machine the tiniest parts, this shop relies on processes that are as hands-off as possible.

Threading A Horizontal Wire EDM
3/9/2009 Modern Machine Shop

A wire EDM machine designed for micromachining uses negative air pressure to thread the fine wire.

A Role For Rotary Erosion
1/15/2009 Modern Machine Shop

A cutting tool manufacturer uses multitasking equipment that combines electrical-discharge grinding and conventional grinding to speed the production of diamond tools.

Exploring Niches With New EDM Technologies
9/18/2008 Modern Machine Shop

A shop specializing in wire EDM for large mold components now offers EDM “turning” of small, intricate parts. Despite the potential risks involved in early adoption of new technologies, the shop believes this practice gives it a leg-up on the competition and lets it gain experience with alternative machining techniques before offering them to customers.

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