What characteristics should be examined when comparing wire types? (Part 2 of 2)
This is a great question that applies to both plain brass and coated wires. When comparing wires, several characteristics and attributes should be examined, especially when trying the first spool of a new wire brand or type. Price alone is not a good...
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Quality is Key: Drilling Electrodes and the EDM Drilling Process
Physical variables of EDM drilling electrodes (fast hole tubes) can have a significant impact on process and performance. Oftentimes, these are only discovered when it’s too late, i.e., during machine operation. But it is critical for a successful EDM Drilling...
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Selecting a magnetic chuck for a sinker EDM machine
Magnetic chucks are typically specialized for EDM applications. They are sealed differently than those used for grinding machines, as the oil and debris from the EDM process can damage and seize up the typical ON/OFF magnet levers. Several magnetic chuck manufacturers...
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Is there an easy way to test the condition of my sinker dielectric oil?
Depending on the fluid’s type, make and age, the easiest way to check the condition of your sinker dielectric oil is to ask the fluid manufacturer to perform a dielectric strength test. If you are using a standard petroleum-based di-electric fluid, the oil’s useful...