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Wire EDM replaces broaching and slitting
User application article A previously subcontracted job that was machined using broaching and slitting techniques is now machined, using wire EDM, in-house, cutting costs and lead-times dramatically.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (30 March 2007)
Wire EDM plus etching reduces tool costs
User application article A UK subcontractor that makes use of wire EDM and photochemical etching facilities to reduce high press tool costs has acquired the latest wire EDM system for increased speed.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (27 February 2007)
Latest wire-EDM make useful consumables savings
Latest wire-EDM machines have shown during tests that 40kg of wire can be saved during a 250h period of machining.
News from Agie Charmilles (30 January 2007)
Making hard metal tools and dies with wire EDM
Technical background article Hard metals appear to provide the optimum press tool life and advanced wire EDM technology is shown the most effective method of their manufacture.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 1 December 2006)
Wire EDM machines have digital generator
Wire EDM machines provide exceptional performance - Ra 0.1 micron surface finish; removal rates in excess of 300mm2/min using 0.33mm wire - and have a powerful digital generator.
News from Agie Charmilles (16 November 2006)
Hybrid combines wire EDM and waterjet cutting
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 from Sodi-Tech edm (14 November 2006)
Large linear motor wire EDM introduced
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.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 6 September 2006)
CAM's accurate code and fast system save money
User application article Manufacturer of power press tooling said that CAM solid modelling capabilities were outstanding, and slug retention module alone saved at least 30min in programming time per job.
News from Agie Charmilles (30 August 2006)
Linear drive EDMs offer higher precision
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 from 600 Centre (25 August 2006)
Wire EDM meets medical industry demands
Wire EDM contains all of the core features necessary to meet demands specific to the medical industry in the areas of accuracy, surface integrity, part cleanliness and repeatability.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (14 August 2006)
Gear maker invests in wire EDM machining
User application article 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 from Agie Charmilles (10 August 2006)
Digital generator wire EDMs cut accurately
User application article Wire EDM machines, equipped with digital generator, provide fast, flexible, accurate and reliable machining capability when either cutting chips from PCD blanks or shaping PCD tool inserts.
News from Agie Charmilles (10 August 2006)
Twin wire EDM improves part accuracy, finish
User application article In just under three months a twin wire EDM has had a dramatic impact on a company's performance and productivity - providing improved part accuracy and superior surface finish.
News from Agie Charmilles (10 August 2006)
Wire EDM processes workpieces up to 16.5in tall
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 from Agie Charmilles ( 9 August 2006)
Wire-EDM cuts faster with finer surfaces
A wire EDM that delivers finer surfaces, smaller radii and faster cutting speeds can be used for detailed machining on large workpieces or for clamping of multiple workpieces of differing heights.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 9 August 2006)
Latest generator raises EDM performance
Thanks to a new generation of generator, the FP80V, an EDM system is revolutionary particularly for tungsten carbide processing and is well suited for automation applications.
News from HK Technologies ( 3 August 2006)
Advanced wire EDM system offers high precision
Advanced wire EDM system offers highest precision, first-class surface qualities and unique contour accuracy and can be used for high productivity applications on most steels or tungsten carbide.
News from HK Technologies ( 3 August 2006)
Wire EDM cuts manufacturing times by over 40%
User application article 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.
News from Agie Charmilles (31 July 2006)
Precision engineers buy latest wire EDM
User application article 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 from Agie Charmilles (28 July 2006)
Large EDM benefits from advanced generator
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.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation ( 7 July 2006)
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