EDM Machining

EDM Service EDM Machining Services Use the four core service pages for process access, the Materials Hub for alloy behavior, and the technical/application hubs for drawing decisions and part context. Send the drawing when a part combines… EDM Service Micro EDM Machining Choose Micro EDM from feature size, electrode size, aspect ratio, discharge stability, edge-radius allowance, and the resolution of the inspection method. Loose-tolerance or easily accessible features are rarely economical with Micro EDM. EDM Service Sinker EDM Machining Choose Sinker EDM when the feature is blind, the electrode can approach from one side, and a shaped form must be controlled in depth. Electrode access and debris evacuation limit deep, narrow… EDM Service Small Hole EDM Drilling Choose Small Hole EDM from the actual hole diameter, path depth, depth-to-diameter ratio, angle, positional tolerance, and breakthrough condition. Very small diameter combined with extreme depth may require specialized equipment, staged electrodes,… EDM Service Wire EDM Machining Choose Wire EDM when the wire can pass completely through the workpiece from an edge or a start hole. Blind cavities and closed pockets are not wire-cut features.

Material Review 1018 Carbon Steel EDM Machining 1018 Carbon Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that soft sections can move under poor clamping and exposed cut faces rust readily. Select the EDM process… Material Review 1045 Carbon Steel EDM Machining 1045 Carbon Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that hardened thin walls can release residual stress; untreated cut surfaces need corrosion protection. Select the EDM process… Material Review 15-5PH Stainless Steel EDM Machining 15-5PH Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that aged condition and corrosion-critical surfaces must be identified before selecting finish energy. Select the EDM process from… Material Review 17-4PH Stainless Steel EDM Machining 17-4PH Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that h900-type hard conditions need different finishing and stress planning from overaged conditions. Select the EDM process from… Material Review 2024 Aluminum EDM Machining 2024 Aluminum EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thin edges and corrosion-sensitive surfaces need support and post-process protection. Select the EDM process from feature access and… Material Review 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel EDM Machining 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that surface heating and post-process exposure should not compromise corrosion-critical faces or phase-sensitive requirements. Select the EDM… Material Review 3003 Aluminum EDM Machining 3003 Aluminum EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thin formed stock can bow or mark during clamping, so edge support matters more than hard-material cutting force.… Material Review 300M Alloy Steel EDM Machining 300M Alloy Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that residual stress, fatigue-critical surfaces and recast control dominate over nominal conductivity. Select the EDM process from feature… Material Review 304 Stainless Steel EDM Machining 304 Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that cold-worked areas and thin features can retain stress, while critical corrosion surfaces need a defined finish route.… Material Review 316L Stainless Steel EDM Machining 316L Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that surface contamination, recast condition and post-process cleanliness matter on wetted or hygienic faces. Select the EDM process… Material Review 410 Stainless Steel EDM Machining 410 Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that hardness and temper condition must be tied to distortion, edge integrity and final corrosion expectations. Select the… Material Review 4140 Alloy Steel EDM Machining 4140 Alloy Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that heat-treatment stress can move slender profiles, and fatigue surfaces need selective low-energy finishing. Select the EDM process…

Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Feasibility Review Micro EDM is suitable for 1018 Carbon Steel when the feature is a micro hole, micro slot, miniature cavity, fine pin, or other sub-millimeter detail. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM Feasibility Review Sinker EDM is suitable for 1018 Carbon Steel when the feature is a blind cavity, rib, pocket, or internal form that a shaped electrode can reach from one side. The supplied condition… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Small Hole EDM Drilling Feasibility Review Small Hole EDM is suitable for 1018 Carbon Steel when the feature is a small, deep, angled, cooling, vent, or start hole in conductive material. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Wire EDM Feasibility Review Wire EDM is suitable for 1018 Carbon Steel when the wire can pass completely through the workpiece from an edge or a start hole. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface integrity,… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Feasibility Review Micro EDM is suitable for 1045 Carbon Steel when the feature is a micro hole, micro slot, miniature cavity, fine pin, or other sub-millimeter detail. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM Feasibility Review Sinker EDM is suitable for 1045 Carbon Steel when the feature is a blind cavity, rib, pocket, or internal form that a shaped electrode can reach from one side. The supplied condition… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Small Hole EDM Drilling Feasibility Review Small Hole EDM is suitable for 1045 Carbon Steel when the feature is a small, deep, angled, cooling, vent, or start hole in conductive material. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Wire EDM Feasibility Review Wire EDM is suitable for 1045 Carbon Steel when the wire can pass completely through the workpiece from an edge or a start hole. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface integrity,… Process & Material 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Feasibility Review Micro EDM is suitable for 15-5PH Stainless Steel when the feature is a micro hole, micro slot, miniature cavity, fine pin, or other sub-millimeter detail. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface… Process & Material 15-5PH Stainless Steel Sinker EDM Feasibility Review Sinker EDM is suitable for 15-5PH Stainless Steel when the feature is a blind cavity, rib, pocket, or internal form that a shaped electrode can reach from one side. The supplied condition… Process & Material 15-5PH Stainless Steel Small Hole EDM Drilling Feasibility Review Small Hole EDM is suitable for 15-5PH Stainless Steel when the feature is a small, deep, angled, cooling, vent, or start hole in conductive material. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface… Process & Material 15-5PH Stainless Steel Wire EDM Feasibility Review Wire EDM is suitable for 15-5PH Stainless Steel when the wire can pass completely through the workpiece from an edge or a start hole. The supplied condition controls support, finishing, surface integrity,…

Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel EDM Thickness Review (300–500 Mm) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 300–500 mm: Micro EDM at this reach is exceptional and normally replaced by a different manufacturing route or redesigned access. The material plan must also… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel EDM Thickness Review (500 Mm+) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 500 mm+: Micro EDM is generally not selected for miniature features reached through more than 500 mm of stock. The material plan must also support… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (0.5–1 Mm Thin Sheet) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 0.5–1 mm thin sheet: Feature size, support and inspection resolution remain the main controls in thin sheet. The material plan must also support stress-sensitive sections,… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (100–200 Mm) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 100–200 mm: Micro features at this access depth are specialized work because electrode stiffness and measurement become limiting. The material plan must also support stress-sensitive… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (1–5 Mm) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 1–5 mm: Small feature size and electrode stability matter more than the stock section in this range. The material plan must also support stress-sensitive sections,… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (200–300 Mm) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 200–300 mm: This access depth is outside ordinary micro work and should be treated as a special setup rather than a routine range. The material… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (20–50 Mm) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 20–50 mm: Longer access increases micro-electrode deflection and inspection difficulty even when the feature itself remains small. The material plan must also support stress-sensitive sections,… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (50–100 Mm) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 50–100 mm: Deep access can dominate cycle stability; specialized electrodes and metrology may be required. The material plan must also support stress-sensitive sections, protect fresh-cut… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (5–20 Mm) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 5–20 mm: Stock thickness affects access, but micro feature size, electrode wear and measurement remain the primary limits. The material plan must also support stress-sensitive… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM Thickness Review (<0.5 Mm Foil / Thin Sheet) Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at <0.5 mm foil / thin sheet: Thin stock simplifies access but raises clamping and heat-distortion sensitivity around miniature features. The material plan must also support… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM Thickness Review (0.5–1 Mm Thin Sheet) Sinker EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 0.5–1 mm thin sheet: The sheet thickness does not define cavity capability; local wall support and electrode access do. The material plan must also support… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM Thickness Review (100–200 Mm) Sinker EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel at 100–200 mm: Large stock height affects reach and fixture design, not the cavity decision itself; use actual cavity geometry for planning. The material plan must…

Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM High Precision Tolerance + Fine Finish Review Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.8–1.6 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear and measurement resolution can consume the tolerance while low-energy finishing… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Micro EDM High Precision Tolerance + Skim Cut / Fine Pass Finish Review Micro EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.4–0.8 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear and measurement resolution can consume the tolerance while low-energy finishing… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM High Precision Tolerance + Fine Finish Review Sinker EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.8–1.6 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear, orbit, and finishing energy change cavity size, corner condition, and… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM High Precision Tolerance + Skim Cut / Fine Pass Finish Review Sinker EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.4–0.8 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear, orbit, and finishing energy change cavity size, corner condition, and… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Small Hole EDM Drilling High Precision Tolerance + Fine Finish Review Small Hole EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.8–1.6 μm is reserved for functional faces. Diameter, straightness, wall condition, and breakthrough respond differently to electrode wear… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Small Hole EDM Drilling High Precision Tolerance + Skim Cut / Fine Pass Finish Review Small Hole EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.4–0.8 μm is reserved for functional faces. Diameter, straightness, wall condition, and breakthrough respond differently to electrode wear… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Wire EDM High Precision Tolerance + Fine Finish Review Wire EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.8–1.6 μm is reserved for functional faces. Trim passes correct profile offset and texture together, so guide alignment, flushing,… Process & Material 1018 Carbon Steel Wire EDM High Precision Tolerance + Skim Cut / Fine Pass Finish Review Wire EDM on 1018 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.4–0.8 μm is reserved for functional faces. Trim passes correct profile offset and texture together, so guide alignment, flushing,… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Micro EDM High Precision Tolerance + Fine Finish Review Micro EDM on 1045 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.8–1.6 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear and measurement resolution can consume the tolerance while low-energy finishing… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Micro EDM High Precision Tolerance + Skim Cut / Fine Pass Finish Review Micro EDM on 1045 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.4–0.8 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear and measurement resolution can consume the tolerance while low-energy finishing… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM High Precision Tolerance + Fine Finish Review Sinker EDM on 1045 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.8–1.6 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear, orbit, and finishing energy change cavity size, corner condition, and… Process & Material 1045 Carbon Steel Sinker EDM High Precision Tolerance + Skim Cut / Fine Pass Finish Review Sinker EDM on 1045 Carbon Steel: ±0.005–0.010 mm controls selected dimensions, while Ra 0.4–0.8 μm is reserved for functional faces. Electrode wear, orbit, and finishing energy change cavity size, corner condition, and…

EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Automotive Tooling Automotive Tooling: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control profile accuracy, hardness, wear surface, batch repeatability. The key failure is profile drift, heat-treatment movement or premature wear on working edges; roughness… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Die Casting Tooling Die Casting Tooling: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control cavity geometry, hole quality, tool steel hardness. The key failure is edge cracking, poor debris evacuation or an unsuitable finish on… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Electronics Connectors Electronics Connectors: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control slot width, burr/recast, contact surfaces. The key failure is pitch accumulation, contact-edge damage or distortion in thin conductive material; roughness alone cannot… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Energy & Oil/Gas Components Energy & Oil/Gas Components: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control material grade, surface finish, critical sealing surfaces. The key failure is recast, edge damage or finish variation on sealing, fatigue… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for EV Battery Tooling EV Battery Tooling: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control edge condition, material, flatness, electrical-contact surfaces. The key failure is burrs, edge rollover, flatness loss or damage to electrical-contact surfaces; roughness… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Food & Pharmaceutical Tooling Food & Pharmaceutical Tooling: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control surface finish, polishing/passivation, radii. The key failure is crevices, rough edges or unsuitable surface condition on cleanable and product-contact tooling;… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Injection Mold Tooling Injection Mold Tooling: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control cavity finish, rib width, corner radius, electrode design. The key failure is electrode-access limits, rib damage or an EDM texture that… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Marine Components Marine Components: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control material, surface finish, passivation/corrosion note. The key failure is surface contamination, recast or edge damage on saltwater-exposed and fatigue-loaded features; roughness alone… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Mold & Die Mold & Die: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control profile, cavity, hardness, surface finish. The key failure is incorrect corner radius, heat-treatment movement or unsuitable texture on molding and cutting… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Optical & Measurement Instruments Optical & Measurement Instruments: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control datum, flatness, edge quality, surface finish. The key failure is datum shift, flatness loss or edge defects that affect alignment… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Packaging Tooling Packaging Tooling: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control edge condition, tool steel/hardness, batch repeatability. The key failure is edge rollover, profile drift or inconsistent wear across repeated cutting and forming… EDM Service 15-5PH Stainless Steel Micro EDM Surface Integrity Review for Precision Fixtures Precision Fixtures: Micro EDM on 15-5PH Stainless Steel must control datum, hole/slot position, flatness. The key failure is datum mismatch, flatness change after heat treatment or burrs on mating edges; roughness alone…