The Precision of Wire EDM: Creating Perfect Punches and Dies

🔪Wire EDM uses electrical discharge machining technology to cut parts with incredible precision, achieving accuracy within one ten thousandth of an inch.

💡The wire EDM machine can hold tolerances as tight as one tenth of an inch, making it one of the most precise machines in the shop.

🔌Wire EDM can cut parts with precision regardless of the conductivity of the material.

🛠️Wire EDM is commonly used in the aerospace, medical, and tool and dye industries for its ability to produce parts with tight tolerances and intricate designs.

⏰Wire EDM technology has been in use since the 1940s, making it a well-established and proven method for precision machining.

How does wire EDM achieve such precise cuts?

—Wire EDM compensates for the gap left by the cutting wire by offsetting the wire outside or inside the part, depending on whether it's a punch or die. The machine can make multiple passes with different power settings to achieve the desired precision.

What industries commonly use wire EDM technology?

—Wire EDM is widely used in the aerospace, medical, and tool and dye industries for its ability to produce accurate and complex parts.

Can wire EDM cut any material?

—Yes, wire EDM can cut a wide range of materials, including conductive and non-conductive materials. The machine is capable of cutting hard materials with precision.

How long has wire EDM technology been in use?

—Wire EDM technology has been used since the 1940s, making it a well-established method for precision machining.

What are the advantages of using wire EDM?

—Wire EDM offers high precision, tight tolerances, the ability to cut complex shapes, and the capability to work with various materials, making it a versatile technology for many industries.

00:00Wire EDM technology is used to create extremely precise punches and dies.

00:50Wire EDM can achieve accuracy within one ten thousandth of an inch.

01:06The machine can hold tolerances as tight as one tenth of an inch.

01:10Wire EDM is commonly used in the aerospace, medical, and tool and dye industries.

02:01Wire EDM can cut a wide range of materials with precision.

03:12Wire EDM technology has been in use since the 1940s.

04:00The wire EDM machine can achieve precision cuts with one and a half ten thousandths of an inch clearance.

04:08Wire EDM compensates for the gap left by the wire by offsetting the wire to the outside or inside of the part.