Unmatched Precision of EDM Machines for Complex Manufacturing Demands How Wire and Micro EDM Deliver Micron-Level Accuracy EDM machines can get pretty close to ±2 microns in positioning thanks to those controlled electrical sparks that liter...
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Understanding Lathe Components and Machine Rigidity Key Components and Anatomy of a Metal Lathe When talking about how a metal lathe works, there are basically four main parts that make it all happen: headstock, bed, carriage, and tailstock. Think ...
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How EDM Die Sinking Machines Enable Complex Mold Fabrication EDM die sinking machines are really good at making complex shapes in tough materials like hardened tool steel, titanium, and tungsten carbide using that spark erosion technique. What make...
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Understanding the Spring Machine and Its Role in Precision Coiling What Is a Spring Machine and How Does It Enable Precision Coiling? Spring machines are basically computer controlled systems that take metal wire and shape it into those tight spira...
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Understanding the Function of Dielectric Fluid in EDM Wire Cutting Machine The dielectric fluid used in EDM wire cutting machines does two main things at once: acts as an electrical insulator and keeps things cool during operation. Without this flui...
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The Working Principle of EDM Spark Erosion Machines What Is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)? EDM stands for Electrical Discharge Machining, which works as an alternative way to remove material from parts that conduct electricity. Instead of reg...
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How Wire EDM Machines Work: Principles of Non-Contact Precision Cutting What Is Wire EDM? A Fundamental Overview Wire EDM works by creating tiny electrical sparks between a thin wire and the material being cut. The wire, usually made of brass or cop...
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Common Failures in Pipe Welding Lines and Their Root Causes Frequent Welding Defects and Their Impact on Pipe Welding Line Performance When looking at pipe welding operations, porosity, undercutting, and incomplete fusion stand out as some of the b...
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Unmatched Precision and Accuracy in High-Tolerance Machining The Demand for Sub-Micron Tolerances in Modern Manufacturing The aerospace industry and makers of medical devices are increasingly needing parts with incredibly tight tolerances these days...
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Understanding Electrostatic and Fire Hazards in EDM Spark Erosion Machines How EDM Spark Erosion Processes Create Fire Risks EDM spark erosion works by using electrical discharges to remove material from workpieces. This creates intense heat tha...
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Wire Diameter Range Impact on Spring Forming Accuracy Optimal Wire Thickness for Compression vs. Tension Springs How thick the wire is in making springs really affects how well they perform, particularly when looking at compression versus tension s...
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Common Causes of Nozzle Erosion and Clogging There are 2 main causes of nozzle wear – erosion from water containing minerals (>100ppm total dissolved solids) and sand particles –, widening the diameter of the nozzle, and disruption of je...
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