EDM Machinery and Cutting Tools Selection

Deciding which EDM machines and types of cutters, wires and electrodes to use may seem overwhelming at first, especially when you must also consider cost, quality and what you’re trying to accomplish.

In the latest “Learn to Burn” episode, EDM expert Steve Michon breaks down and covers all kinds of EDM machinery, cutters, electrodes and wires that’ll help you know what to look for and what will work for you.

A great piece of advice Steve shares is that you should always look for quality machines first. But, if your budget doesn’t allow for it initially, then purchase what you can afford to make good work and then buy higher quality machines as your business progresses.

What do you use for cutting electrodes and what do you find works? Let us know in the comments below!

Timestamps:
00:21 Intro
1:36 DMTG TD-500A
3:12 Ingersoll Eagle 800
3:50 16-cavity mold block
4:27 Mitsubishi EA12V and Gantry Eagle
5:21 Mitsubishi MV200R
6:10 Always look for quality first discussion
6:53 Wiring a 4-cavity mold
7:31 EDM machine computer screen
8:09 Quality, cost, serviceability, capacity, and machines’ capability
9:35 Comparison: crash in the mold vs. what it should look like
11:00 Steve’s electrode recipe
13:12 Differences in EDM wires
14:29 Different kinds of cutters and coatings
17:45 Close look at a carbide insert with a diamond-coated tip
18:06 Burr style cutter
18:38 Conclusion
19:08 Bloopers Are there any EDM topics you wish to see?

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