Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

EDM Drill Provides High Production, Unattended Operation
IMTS 2018: Current EDM Inc.’s FT300 five-axis CNC EDM drilling machine features the Siemens 840Dsl control.

Entry-Level EDM Features Break-Through Detection
IMTS 2018: Methods Machine Tools will display Ocean Technologies’ River 300 EDM drill machine.

Wire EDM Improves Positional Accuracy
IMTS 2018: Makino’s UP6 Heat Wire EDM is designed for precision stamping and fine blanking applications.

EDM Provides Friction-Free, Accurate Column Movement
IMTS 2018: MC Machinery’s MV2400-ST EDM is designed for larger-part production and is capable of performing submerged cutting as low as 16.5" deep.

EDM Model Promotes Accuracy, Repeatability
IMTS 2018: AccuteX’s AL-600SA CNC Wire EDM moving-table model, displayed in Absolute Machine Tools’ booth, has six-axis processing capability, a PCD cutting circuit and linear shaft motors that contribute to improved positionin...

Dielectric Fluid Provides Safe, Effective Flushing
IMTS 2018: Hirschmann Engineering’s IonoPlus 3000 dielectric fluid suits rough-cutting to fine finishing operations.

Wire EDM Machines 3D-Printed Workpieces
IMTS 2018: The VL600QH wire EDM from Sodick is designed to meet the needs of the growing 3D Printing market.

Wire EDMs Handle Extra-Large Workpieces
Sodick has released two models of wire EDMs, the ALN800G and the ALN800GH.

EDMs’ Rise-and-Fall Work Tanks Improve Access, Visibility
Makino’s Edge2 and Edge3 EDMs are built to provide accurate and reliable performance for standard die/mold components and contract manufacturing.

EDM’s Optimized Pulses Reduce Electrode Wear
GF Machining Solutions’ Form P 350 die sinking EDM features precision-enhancing qualities and integrated technologies that are said to enhance productivity and profitability.