South Shore Manufacturing specializes in Wire EDM Machining services, a capability that can effectively remove or cut materials from a substrate. Our focus is precision wire cutting EDM, an exceptionally accurate machining method that can achieve optimal results using thermal energy on stiff, more rigid materials that traditional tooling cannot handle.
What is Wire EDM Machining?
Wire EDM Machining, also known as WEDM, wire-cut EDM, wire cutting, EDN cutting, EDM wire cutting, wire burning, wire erosion, wire eroding, and “cheese-cutter” EDM.
How WIRE EDM Works
A thin wire electrode is fed under tension and a voltage is applied through it. The wire crosses a dielectric liquid and strikes the grounded workpiece. The workpiece is moved to trace a cut pattern. The wire is rapidly charged to a desired voltage, causing a spark to jump the gap and melt a small portion of the workpiece. The deionized water cools and flushes away small particles.
Benefits of Using WEDM
WEDM can produce precise cut lines and small chips by melting or vaporizing the material. It can machine parts that are unsuitable for conventional machining techniques. WEDM can cut through thick or thin metals with tight tolerances and produces high quality surface finishes.
