The Benefits and Innovations in WEDM for the Aerospace Industry
/A recent interview article in Aerospace Manufacturing and Design magazine outlines the benefits and innovations of Wire Electric Discharge Machining (WEDM) and EDM Wires in the Aerospace Industry.
The article is based on a Q&A with Steve Raucci (Technical Sales Director at Methods Machine Tools)
Below are some excerpts I found particularly interesting from the Aerospace Manufacturing and Design magazine article, the full article is available at this link article in magazine
“Wire EDM machines are getting even better at what they were designed to do – removing precise amounts of material with surgical precision.”
“No two operations are exactly alike. It’s essential to work with your machine tool supplier to determine which system best fits your shop. Having those in-depth discussions and exploring your machining opportunities is a critical step of any manufacturing process, laying the foundation for your organization. Shop owners must discuss some details with their supplier: wire diameter, part tolerances, machine options, floor space, part size, etc.”
“By using a larger wire, more current can be applied for faster cutting. When you pair a large diameter wire with a coated wire, you can further increase cycle time. There are many types of coated wires, ranging from zinc to gamma-phase designed to pull cutting process heat away from the wire’s core, helping eliminate wire breaks.”
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