Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Wire Cutting",
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 Wire-EDM plus water jet equals faster cutting from
Sodi-Tech edm, which we summarised at the time by saying "To provide even faster cutting speeds than are currently possible with wire-EDM, the process has been combined with water jet cutting in one machine to increase speeds".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release EDM helps boost prototypes manufacture from
HK Technologies: "German prototype component manufacturer invested in die-sinking and wire EDM to enable it to work to high precision and meet tight delivery dates".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Agie Charmilles
concerning its Larger wire-EDM machines
- take a look at Wire EDM cuts large workpieces faster
which says: "Larger wire-EDM machines are intended for users machining larger and heavier workpieces at faster cutting speeds, with excellent surface finish and lower operating costs".
Take a look also at the news release from Agie Charmilles, Advanced diesinking/wire EDM cell boosts cars,
as well as Wire EDM machines have digital generator from Agie Charmilles,
and Hybrid combines wire EDM and waterjet cutting from Sodi-Tech edm.
See also:
Large EDM benefits from advanced generator
(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
Pressure-sensitive adhesives improve production
(June 2006)
Pressure-sensitive adhesives are being increasingly used in a wide variety of products, from small portable electronic devices to the assembly of automobiles and aircraft, writes Adchem Corporation
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
Optimal release liners play critical role
(February 2006)
The release liner in pressure-sensitive adhesive systems plays a critical role and must be specifically designed to perform well in the particular production processes to which it will be subjected
Diamond powder has high abrasion
(November 2005)
Special regimes of synthesis provide diamond powder with high abrasive abilities in cutting and polishing applications for processing synthetic corundum (sapphire), quartz, composites and ceramics
User meeting looks at CNC state-of-art
(September 2005)
Celebrating its 10th Birthday, Sescoi, Germany held its third WorkNC Users Meeting covering feature recognition, 3-axis, 3+2-axis and 5-axis machining, WorkNC-CAD and WorkPLAN
Standard and bespoke ERP features suited user
(July 2005)
A specialist in precision machining and assembly chose an ERP system written in an open and straightforward manner so it could be adapted rather than having to take it as it was
News on the Wire cutting and stripping from Mega Coil Winding Machines
(June 2005)
Electronically controlled wire processing machine can process flexible and rigid wire in average sized quantities and performs cutting, measurement and stripping functions
Modern EDMs help cope with 'price-down' trend
(May 2005)
Since two new wire EDMs replaced four reliable, but ageing ones, a subcontractor is experiencing a three-fold increase in throughput over previous working methods
CAM software helps bike team move into five-axis
(November 2004)
Latest CAM software has helped a motorcycle team to move successfully into five-axis machining, a change that has generated huge benefits and brought work back in-house
Software puts motorcyclists into five axes
(November 2004)
Delcam's PowerMILL CAM software has helped the Proton KR motorcycle team to move successfully into five-axis machining, a change that has brought huge benefits
Wire EDMs offer increase of 40% in feed rates
(July 2004)
With the launch of pulse control, feed rates can be increased by up to 40 per cent on the latest EDMs, which are claimed to have the fastest disconnection to reconnection automatic wire feed
Simplicity is the key with wire EDM module
(June 2004)
Within hours of completing his first training session, one of the UK's first users of a wire EDM software module had programmed and cut his first component
CAD/CAM suite includes comprehensive EDM strategy
(April 2004)
To significantly expand CAD/CAM capabilities a comprehensive, EDM application can cut 2D and 3D profiles, allowing straight cut, constant taper angle cut, pocket 2D and 4 axis cutting
EDM generator achieves cutting speed of 400mm2/m
(November 2002)
Achieving a cutting speed of 400mm2/min, believed to be for the first time in the world, the generators fitted to the latest wire EDMs use a new current pulse shape
Robotised cell produces powder compacting dies
(October 2002)
A robot, working as part of an unmanned wire cutting electro-discharge machine cell, is providing round-the-clock production of powder compacting die tools
Latest EDM technology virtually ousts benchwork
(March 2002)
Wire EDM replacement and latest vertical EDM machine improve machining accuracy and virtually eliminate bench finishing for mould tooling
Computer simulation solved cell problem
(November 2001)
After a couple of months, an electronic goods manufacturing cell was underperforming, so N and R called upon Northern Technologies, which applied simulation techniques to solve the problem
Wire EDM expands manufacturing scope
(September 2001)
The Agiecut Vertex halves the traditionally accepted constraints of EDM wire cutting and opens up new ways to make parts for electronics, medical and micro-mechanical industries
Drive simplifies wire cutting of foams
(August 2001)
Flexible motion language automates wire setting for foam fabrication - providing productivity breakthrough for a labour-intensive, build-to-demand business
Micro EDM heralds new dimensions in production
(July 2001)
Swiss precision toolmaker, Mecanor, relies on a powerful combination of state-of-the-art EDM equipment from AGIE to provide functional, logical and reasonably priced miniature products
New entry-level EDM aimed at a wider audience
(April 2001)
Competitively priced, easy to use and built to the highest standards, the new range of ACTSpark machines, manufactured by Beijing Agie Charmilles, offer affordable, high precision EDM
ONA EDM die sinking frees up skilled manpower
(March 2001)
Modern Moulds and Tools continues to acquire the latest CNC EDM equipment in its quest to minimise shopfloor time for routine machining and finishing of mould tools
Wire EDM adds competitive gain
(March 2001)
With EDM wire cutting, especially with the Agie cut Evolution and Agie tron Innovation machines, Christian Dunkel ocquired a decisive competitive advantage in jig and fixture manufacture
Small features are EDM cut faster
(February 2001)
Advanced Integrated Technologies, which makes microfine soldering and welding tools, is using Agie EDM machines to cut production times by up to 60%
Wire-cut EDM reduces costs by 300%
(February 2001)
Since acquiring Agie EDM wire cutting systems, Andersson and Sorensen has realsied savings of some 300% in producing parts for medical equipment
EDM wins for racing car component maker
(February 2001)
Mannesmann Sachs, a manufacturer of specialist, short run automotive components for Formula 1 cars and prototypes, has invested in the latest Agie EDM machine tools for prototyping and production