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    Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a highly accurate manufacturing process that erodes material by creating electrical discharges between an electrode tool and workpiece. EDM can create both simple and complex shapes and geometries. It is an affordable process with fast turnaround times when low volumes or high precision is required. The EDM system uses a shaped electrode and workpiece immersed in dielectric fluid to flush away debris as the cutting pattern is CNC controlled, allowing for internal cavities to be machined. EDM comes in wire and sinker types, with wire used for cutting through parts and sinker for complex geometries without predrilled holes.

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    Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a highly accurate manufacturing process that erodes material by creating electrical discharges between an electrode tool and workpiece. EDM can create both simple and complex shapes and geometries. It is an affordable process with fast turnaround times when low volumes or high precision is required. The EDM system uses a shaped electrode and workpiece immersed in dielectric fluid to flush away debris as the cutting pattern is CNC controlled, allowing for internal cavities to be machined. EDM comes in wire and sinker types, with wire used for cutting through parts and sinker for complex geometries without predrilled holes.

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    Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a highly accurate manufacturing process that erodes material by creating electrical discharges between an electrode tool and workpiece. EDM can create both simple and complex shapes and geometries. It is an affordable process with fast turnaround times when low volumes or high precision is required. The EDM system uses a shaped electrode and workpiece immersed in dielectric fluid to flush away debris as the cutting pattern is CNC controlled, allowing for internal cavities to be machined. EDM comes in wire and sinker types, with wire used for cutting through parts and sinker for complex geometries without predrilled holes.

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    Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a highly accurate manufacturing process that erodes material by creating electrical discharges between an electrode tool and workpiece. EDM can create both simple and complex shapes and geometries. It is an affordable process with fast turnaround times when low volumes or high precision is required. The EDM system uses a shaped electrode and workpiece immersed in dielectric fluid to flush away debris as the cutting pattern is CNC controlled, allowing for internal cavities to be machined. EDM comes in wire and sinker types, with wire used for cutting through parts and sinker for complex geometries without predrilled holes.

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    Electrical Discharge Machining, EDM is one of the most accurate manufacturing processes

    available for creating complex or simple shapes and geometries within parts and assemblies.
    EDM works by eroding material in the path of electrical discharges that form an arc between an
    electrode tool and the work piece. EDM manufacturing is quite affordable and a very desirable
    manufacturing process when low counts or high accuracy is required. Turn around time can be
    fast and depends on manufacturer back log.

    The EDM system consists of a shaped tool or wire electrode, and the part. The part is connected
    to a power supply. Sometimes to create a potential difference between the work piece and tool,
    the work piece is immersed in a dielectric (electrically nonconducting) fluid which is circulated
    to flush away debris.

    The cutting pattern is usually CNC controlled.


    Many EDM machine electrodes can rotate about
    two-three axis allowing for cutting of internal
    cavities. This makes EDM a highly capable
    manufacturing process.

    EDM comes in two basic types: wire and probe


    (die sinker). Wire EDM is used primarily for
    shapes cut shapes through a selected part or
    assembly. With a wire EDM machine, if a cutout
    needs to be created, an initial hole must first be
    drilled in the material, then the wire can be fed
    through the hole to complete the machining.
    Sinker (diesinking) EDMs are generally used for
    complex geometries where the EDM machine
    uses a machined graphite or copper electrode to
    erode the desired shape into the part or assembly.
    Sinker EDM can cut a hole into the part without
    having a hole pre-drilled for the electrode.

    Design Considerations

    Relax the surface-finish for the part, if feasible. This allows the manufacturer to produce
    the part with fewer passes, at a higher current level and a higher metal-removal rate.
    Design or prepare the part such that the amount of stock removed by EDM is relatively
    small. Use traditional machining techniques to remove the bulk of the stock with the
    finishing operations performed by EDM. This significantly reduces the amount of time
    and cost for each part.
    The EDM manufacturer should consider fixtures such that several parts can be stacked
    and machined simultaneously or a single part can have several EDM operations
    performed simultaneously.
    When existing holes are to be enlarged or reshaped by EDM, through holes are preferred
    to blind holes as they permit easier flow of dielectric fluid past the area being machined
    Dimensional Accuracy (+/- 0.0005 inches per inch)
    Feature Profile accuracy of .0003 is obtainable with cutting path
    Features to feature true position of .002 is reasonable and down to .001 is possible when
    geometry requires removal and reattachment of wire.

    Surface Finish (microinches) Features created by EDM have an "orange peal" appearance.
    16 Ra is achievable, 64 or higher Ra is typical and less expensive.

    Wall Thickness
    Min Wall Thickness (inches): 0.01 (over a 5" inch span)

    As always, consult with EDM vendor for specific capabilities.

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