Good cleaning habits and care of a wire EDM machine is highly recommended. Regular and systematic cleaning of the machine also can extend the life of some consumable items. Care should be taken when selecting a cleaner. […]
1) Machine Filters: Replacement of the main water filters will be required and should be performed as needed (most machines will typically generate an alarm when the filters are depleted). Replacement intervals are purely dictated by the type of work, workpiece material and thickness, and applications being performed. […]
1) Automatic Wire Threading System: The automatic wire threading (AWT) system performs the threading of the wire via a water jet column. It is the single most important automated feature on a wire EDM machine. […]
Surface finish and integrity are two different facets of the cavity quality, but both play an important part in the characteristics of the mold. Much as the machine parameters affect the integrity of the sub-layers of the cavity, […]
The spark intensity is not the only determining factor affecting the surface integrity. This also is dependent on the thermal conductivity of the work metal. High thermally conductive metals will usually have a smaller white layer and less microcracking than a lower conductive material. […]
Today’s marketplace demands short schedules and innovative designs that push the envelope on existing manufacturing techniques. […]
Remember that on some projects a design consultant may prefer to pre-select a moldmaker or molder in order to meet a tight schedule or to ensure they have specific technical skills. […]
When you or your reps call on design consultants, make sure you bring examples that highlight what differentiates you. Be upfront about typical leadtimes and costs. […]
Even experienced designers like to run tricky tooling details by moldmakers long before the project will be quoted. Mold-makers don’t really have a lot of time to study an entire design, […]
Design consultants have a list of preferred moldmakers and molders, who are the first people they call to review their projects and are part of the design consultant’s network. Be sure to ask customers who their designers are. […]