Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "EDM Machine",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Latest 5-axis milling and advanced EDM to be shown from
Agie Charmilles, which we summarised at the time by saying "A high performance, 5-axis machining centre, a wire EDM and a die-sinking EDM will reflect the latst in milling and EDM technology at MACH 2008".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CAM for milling and turning demonstrated from
DP Technology: "Recent CAM software release for milling and turning includes turning stock automation for lathes, EDM machine specific machining technology and improved 3D machining performance".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Hurco Europe
concerning its VMX64 vertical machining centre at Pharma T.
- take a look at Vertical machining centre cuts tough alloys
which says: "Rugged vertical machining centre with an 18kW high-torque spindle and through-tool coolant delivery enables a UK subcontractor to efficiently cut SS and Duplex, as well as other tough alloys".
Take a look also at the news release from OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion, EDM generator design reduces electrode wear,
as well as Flood damaged wire EDMs replaced quickly from Agie Charmilles,
and CNC wire EDM expands tooling inserts range from Agie Charmilles.
See also:
CAM gives productivity for CNC programming
(October 2007)
The first service pack of ESPRIT computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software from DP Technology includes productivity-enhancing technology for CNC programmers of mills, lathes and wire EDM machines
High speed spindle wire-EDM turns small parts
(September 2007)
A high speed rotary spindle allows extremely small parts - down a diameter of 10m - to be cut accurately and cost effectively using EDM wire erosion for turning
CAM has improved 3D machining performance
(August 2007)
CAM system for CNC programming of CNC milling machines, lathes and wire EDM machines now features open pocket milling and expanded CAD to CAM feature exchange
News on the High speed EDM machine tools from Agie Charmilles
(June 2007)
High speed EDM machine tools provide high accuracy and high quality surface finishes in producing complex parts with thin walls, multi cavities, ribs and ultra-fine details
News on the Wire EDM machine tools from Sodi-Tech edm
(June 2007)
In selecting new wire-EDM machine tools, a UK mould tool maker devised a complex workpiece, on which speed, accuracy and surface finish were judged; the EDMs purchesed reduce cycle times 25%
High speed die-sink EDM offers speed and quality
(June 2007)
High-speed die-sinking EDM machines, intended for machining pre-roughed 3D cavities and complex parts with deep rib features, offer speed, responsiveness and very fine surface finish
Wire EDM work brought in-house to lower costs
(May 2007)
Instead of subcontracting out wire EDM work, a UK precision engineering company has invested in its own wire-EDM machine to increase the company's cost-competitiveness
News on the De-ionisation service for wire EDM machines from Agie Charmilles
(April 2007)
A de-ionisation service for wire EDM machine users maximises resin life by up to 30% and ensures that 100% of a customer's resin is able to be accessed and utilised in the EDM process
Formula One company invests in latest EDM
(January 2007)
Latest EDM machines will give a Formula 1 racing car company improved machining performance - faster removal rates; increased accuracy and superior surface finish
Making hard metal tools and dies with wire EDM
(November 2006)
Hard metals appear to provide the optimum press tool life and advanced wire EDM technology is shown the most effective method of their manufacture
CADCAM plus 5-axis machining cuts mould time
(November 2006)
A series of investments in CADCAM software, coupled with the introduction of five-axis machine tools has produced major time savings at a manufacturer of moulded components for mobile phones
Hybrid combines wire EDM and waterjet cutting
(November 2006)
A linear motor powered hybrid wire EDM machine combines the precision of wire EDM with the high-speed waterjet cutting process to dramatically improve productivity
News on the Hyperspark HS die-sinking EDM machine from Agie Charmilles
(November 2006)
Investment by a mould and die maker in an advanced, high performance, die-sinking EDM was determined by the supplier's help in reducing lead times and raising cost competitiveness
Plastics filters for EDM have long life
(October 2006)
Plastics filters for wire and die-sinking EDM machines cover a filter fineness range of 1 to 25 micron, have up to 30% less weight than comparable metal filters and have long service life
EDM automation raises moulds throughput
(October 2006)
Automating EDM processes will mean a mould maker can increase productivity and work throughput, running machines continuously and unattended - overnight and at the weekends
News on the Large linear motor wire EDM machine from Sodi-Tech edm
(September 2006)
To meet the growing demand for producing larger dies, a large linear motor wire EDM machine providing an ultra-high-rigidity structure, owing to its novel column-drive method
EDM and 5-axis HSM focus on medical machining
(September 2006)
Producer of EDM systems and 5-axis CNC high speed milling machines and machining centres will be staging a 'Medical Open House' at its UK company during October, 2006
Low-cost rotary table for EDM use is rustproof
(September 2006)
A fully water and rustproof precision rotary table for EDM users is equipped with a 100mm diameter stainless steel table, ready drilled and tapped to accept a chuck or component fixture
Linear drive EDMs offer higher precision
(August 2006)
Higher orders of precision are now achievable from the latest generation of fine wire and super finishing wire EDM - costing under GBP 100,000 in the UK - and employ linear drive technology
News on the Charmilles Robofil 440 CleanCut wire EDM machine from Agie Charmilles
(August 2006)
Wire EDM machine is being used by a UK subcontractor to manufacture high-precision gears, used mainly in power transmission applications, and similarly complex components
News on the Agiecut Classic V 3 wire EDM machine from Agie Charmilles
(August 2006)
Cutting at up to 28in/h, a wire-EDM machine features a 16.8in Z-axis travel to process workpieces up to 16.55in high and auto wire threading is fast and reliable even at this extended height
News on the Duo-wire Agiecut Vertex EDM machine from Agie Charmilles
(July 2006)
Wire EDM machine enables toolroom to use fine wires (for trim cuts) with diameters down to 0.02mm to make intricate slots and tight radii and are achievable in one set-up
Submerged wire-cut EDM gives high surface finish
(July 2006)
The characteristics of a submerged wire-cut EDM include quick cutting speeds (400mm2/min); superior surface finish (0.2 micron Ra) made a subcontractor's investment decision easy to make
News on the Vertex F duo-wire EDM machine from Agie Charmilles
(July 2006)
Precision engineering specialist has invested in the latest wire EDM to manufacture high-precision and complex mould and press tools destined for use in the medical and electrical sectors
News on the EDM machine tools from Charmilles Technologies Corporation
(July 2006)
Latest and largest EDM - with axis travels of X (U) 31.5in x Y (V) 21.7in x Z 19.7in uses CC generator, which boosts productivity and also preserves surface integrity of the machined material
Massive diesinking EDM increases motion accuracy
(July 2006)
To enable a very large diesinking EDM meet required accuracy, the EDM control board and power supply with PC motion controller was combined to control all the motion axes and sparking
Laser marking machine shown at Mach 2006
(March 2006)
Machine tool developments in laser marking, turning, bar-fed machining centres, high-speed milling and wire-cut EDM will be displayed by HK Technologies at MACH 2006
Linear drive wire EDM offers high precision
(March 2006)
Available for under GBP 100,000, a wire EDM machine features linear drive technology, a new wire feed system, the ability to cut with ultra-fine 0.05mm wire and produces finer surface finishes
Wire EDM turns and machines complex parts
(January 2006)
High speed rotary spindle wire-EDM machines parts down to a diameter of 10 micron accurately and cost effectively and produces difficult or complex shapes, or very small parts
Trends in mould and die making reviewed
(January 2006)
Surviving European mould makers are investing in CAD/CAM and unmanned machining to reduce labour costs, shorten delivery times and meet overseas competition, writes Mike Page
Sodi-Tech EDM strengthens sales team
(November 2005)
Sodi-Tech EDM has further strengthened its EDM machine sales team with the appointment of Niel Bristow to the position of area sales engineer for the West of England and Wales
Mould machining system combines HSC and EDM
(October 2005)
Mould machining system combines high speed cutting and EDM technology in one system to significantly reduce mould-making production lead times and costs
Workholding systems have high accuracy
(October 2005)
Hirschmann Engineering is supplying the workholding system for seven of the 600 Centre machine tools being demonstrated at the Productivity Partnership exhibition
Mould machining system combines HSC and EDM
(October 2005)
Mould machining system combines high speed cutting (HSC) and EDM technology in one system to significantly reduce mould-making production lead times and costs