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Die sinking EDM is accurate within 1 micron
A high performance die sinking EDM provides high removal rates, integrated automation capability and precision positioning accuracy within 1 micron.
News from Agie Charmilles (26 March 2008)
Die-sinking EDMs offer higher accuracy
Die-sinking EDMs have, as standard, quality glass scales, which continuously measure and correct axis positions, ensuring that all components are in the required range of accuracy.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 1 January 2008)
EDM generator design reduces electrode wear
A fast CNC die-sinking EDM is claimed to have the first spark generator with adaptive current shape resulting in dramatically reduced electrode wear.
News from OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion ( 3 December 2007)
Linear drive EDM machines 10t dies
A die-sinking EDM, equipped with linear motor powered axes drives, is designed for producing large dies up to 10 tonnes.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (15 October 2007)
Die-sinking EDMs offer high speed/acceleration
Integrated into the mechanical architecture of die-sinking EDMs are capacities for very high speed and accelerations with optimization algorithms for each type of cavity to be machined.
News from Agie Charmilles (27 September 2007)
High speed EDM makes complex parts
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 from Agie Charmilles (19 June 2007)
Latest EDMs speed sports product manufacture
User application article For producing sports equipment, such as mothguards, EDM machines offer speed and superb finish in producing moulds, and machine service and back-up are excellent, said a user.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (18 June 2007)
High speed die-sink EDM offers speed and quality
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.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 5 June 2007)
EDM helps boost prototypes manufacture
User application article German prototype component manufacturer invested in die-sinking and wire EDM to enable it to work to high precision and meet tight delivery dates.
News from HK Technologies (21 May 2007)
EDMs have 10-year accuracy warranty
For its linear motor powered axis drives die-sinking and wire-cut EDMs, Sodick has introduced a ten-year machine accuracy warranty.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 8 March 2007)
Optimising EDM spark impulses shortens cycles 40%
An integrated system for optimizing the duration of EDM spark erosion impulses promises to shorten cycle times by up to 40% and reduce graphite electrode wear.
News from OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion (20 November 2006)
Mould maker adds on EDM to reduce costs
User application article Injection moulds maker has acquired an EDM ito eliminate subcontracting costs and allow the company to better respond to its TS16949 accredited moulding facilities requirements.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (14 November 2006)
Linear motor EDM to machine titanium parts
User application article Toolmaker has added to its inventory of EDM machines by acquiring one with the atest linear drive technology to produce titanium components for motorsport customers.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 7 November 2006)
EDM technology and consultation win purchase
User application article 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.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 3 November 2006)
EDM automation raises moulds throughput
User application article 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 from Agie Charmilles ( 4 October 2006)
Medical multi-cavity dies machined by EDM
User application article Supplying single and multiple cavity tooling for the injection moulding machines is a 'groundbreaking' die sink EDM, installed in a UK medical and technical moulder, producing mcro-moulds.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (20 September 2006)
Die-sinking EDM erosion rates raised 25-40%
Die-sinking EDM with elecrode and workpiece changing systems, is offering 25-40% faster erosion rates and will be demonstrated with a CNC milling machine in a robotic die cell at USA's IMTS.
News from Agie Charmilles (21 August 2006)
High-precision C-axis increases EDM performance
Latest die sinking EDM machines feature an extremely accurate C-axis to give dramatic increase in performance to manufacturer certain molds, turbine blades and helicoidal machined parts.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (14 August 2006)
Graphite additive achieves high EDM finishes
Graphite Additive for Multiple Machining Applications Technology is for where surface finishes of 0.2 micron Ra (CH6) using copper electrodes on curved/round areas - 50cm2 - are required.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 7 August 2006)
Fast control system ups EDM die sinking quality
A die sinking EDM machine's 64-bit CNC with 100MB program memory combines NC functionality with PC convenience and offers excellent surface qualities and high process safety.
News from HK Technologies ( 3 August 2006)
EDM die-sinker guarrantees high accuracy
User application article Precision toolmaker chose an EDM die sinker - machine that guarantees high-accuracy and repeatability - designed for the cost-efficient manufacture of complex, high-precision tools.
News from Agie Charmilles (31 July 2006)
Die-sinking EDM drastically cuts machining times
User application article EDM die-sinking machine produces complex hexagonal shapes onto parts used in the oil/gas sector in under 25 min compared with 1h 40min needed to do the same work on older machines.
News from Agie Charmilles (28 July 2006)
Submerged wire-cut EDM gives high surface finish
User application article 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 from Agie Charmilles (28 July 2006)
Die-sink EDM satisfies tighter tolerance work
User application article A specialist manufacturer of core and cavity inserts for injection mould shops serving the medical industry was faced with tightening tolerances - a problem solved with a new die-sink EDM.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 5 July 2006)
Press delivered for thixoforming research
For further research into thixoforming of metals - of growing automotive industry interest - a specialised power press has been delivered to the University of Liege.
News from AP&T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling ( 2 November 2005)
Mould machining system combines HSC and EDM
Mould machining system combines high speed cutting (HSC) and EDM technology in one system to significantly reduce mould-making production lead times and costs.
News from OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion (12 October 2005)
Micro-EDM die-sinker supplied with automation
Automated micro-EDM die-sinking machine offers contouring with the dynamic response of linear technology: including reducing electrode costs and accurate forms and shapes.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (26 September 2005)
EDM drills angled holes in mould tools
User application article Possibly the largest machine of its kind in the UK - with a cutting area of 700mm x 1100mm - has been installed at a subcontractor to EDM-drill angled-holes in plastics moulds.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (27 April 2005)
EDM electrode design system has more scope
EDM electrode design system offers an even wider range of customisation options, the ability to simulate the action of the electrode and extensive catalogue of blanks and holders. Brochure available
News from Delcam (18 January 2005)
Speed and accuracy determines EDM selection
User application article Two linear drive EDM machines - one a die-sinker, the other a wire cutter - selected for speed and accuracy - are being used to develop prototype tooling for 3D sensor packaging.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 2 December 2004)
EDM electrode design offers more customisation
Automated electrode design system offers an even wider range of customisation options and the ability to simulate the action of the electrode and has comprehensive catalogue of blanks and holders. Brochure available
News from Delcam (29 November 2004)
Universal EDM forms a wide range of metals
About 200 visitors attended an open day to view a universal EDM that can form all types of materials including graphite, copper, titanium or aluminium up to hardened tool steel.
News from OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion GmbH (22 June 2004)
Latest NC on EDM diesinker raises efficiency
Die-sinking EDM integrates a new generation of numeric controls with interactive graphics and embedded e-documentation designed to ease use and improve efficiency.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (13 May 2004)
Difficult hole drilling by EDM is routine
Machining hundreds of high-precision small holes in HP turbine blades, represents a formidable manufacturing challenge met on a routine basis by 12 EDM machines installed at a turbine plant.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (13 April 2004)
Mouldmaker survey decides EDM NC system format
A new generation of numerical controls is designed to ease use and improve efficiency of die-sinking EDM and is based on the results of a survey carried out among mouldmakers.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (13 January 2004)
Linear motors enhance EDM diesinking productivity
Using linear motors on all axes of die sinking machines ensure acceleration of up to 2G as well as feeding and fast traverse speeds of 36 m/min in the Z axis.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (17 November 2003)
Machines keep mouldmaker "out of the bear pit"
User application article By understanding and supplying tooling for two material injection moulding, and buying the latest EDM kit, has helped a mouldmaker keep "out of the bear pit of run-of-the-mill toolmaking".
News from Sodi-Tech edm (18 September 2003)
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