Material Review Pages | EDM Machining

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… Material Review 420 Stainless Steel EDM Machining 420 Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that hardened edges can be sensitive to thermal damage and require condition-specific finishing. Select the EDM process from… Material Review 4340 Alloy Steel EDM Machining 4340 Alloy Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that highly stressed parts need explicit control of residual stress, recast and inspection datums. Select the EDM process… Material Review 440C Stainless Steel EDM Machining 440C Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that brittle hardened edges and bearing surfaces make finish energy and recast removal more important than roughing speed.… Material Review 5052 Aluminum EDM Machining 5052 Aluminum EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thin sections can mark or bow during clamping, so stable support and selective finishing are important. Select the… Material Review 6061 Aluminum EDM Machining 6061 Aluminum EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that t6 parts need flat support and selective finish requirements on thin webs. Select the EDM process from feature… Material Review 6082 Aluminum EDM Machining 6082 Aluminum EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thin T6 webs can relax or distort, so datum support and selective tolerance are important. Select the EDM… Material Review 7075 Aluminum EDM Machining 7075 Aluminum EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thin or asymmetric features can move after material removal. Select the EDM process from feature access and mark… Material Review 8620 Alloy Steel EDM Machining 8620 Alloy Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that case depth and hardness gradient can create different surface and stress behavior across the cut. Select the… Material Review 904L Stainless Steel EDM Machining 904L Stainless Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that corrosion-critical surfaces require contamination control and a post-process plan rather than a generic EDM finish. Select the… Material Review A2 Tool Steel EDM Machining A2 Tool Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that hardened cutting edges still need stress-aware sequencing and selective recast control. Select the EDM process from feature… Material Review Bearing Bronze EDM Machining Bearing Bronze EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that bearing faces need controlled texture and dimensional allowance because wear function matters more than cosmetic finish. Select the… Material Review C110 Copper EDM Machining C110 Copper EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that soft edges and high heat flow change discharge efficiency and fixturing. Select the EDM process from feature access… Material Review C260 Brass EDM Machining C260 Brass EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that rolled temper and grain direction can affect thin sections, springback and edge stability. Select the EDM process from… Material Review C360 Brass EDM Machining C360 Brass EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that eDM is best reserved for geometry that justifies it rather than simple open features. Select the EDM process… Material Review D2 Tool Steel EDM Machining D2 Tool Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that carbide-rich hardened edges can show microchipping or thermal damage under aggressive discharge energy. Select the EDM process… Material Review DC53 Tool Steel EDM Machining DC53 Tool Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that the actual hardening and tempering route still controls residual stress and edge-integrity planning. Select the EDM process… Material Review Electrical Steel EDM Machining Electrical Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that generic thick-part EDM language is inappropriate for lamination work. Select the EDM process from feature access and mark… Material Review Graphite EDM Machining Graphite EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that grain size and brittleness control fine ribs and corner survival. Select the EDM process from feature access and mark… Material Review H13 Tool Steel EDM Machining H13 Tool Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that heat-checking surfaces and hardened ribs require selective low-energy finishing and polishing strategy. Select the EDM process from… Material Review Hastelloy C276 EDM Machining Hastelloy C276 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that corrosion-critical surfaces and high-value stock need controlled recast, edge condition and material handling. Select the EDM process from… Material Review Inconel 625 EDM Machining Inconel 625 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thin features and critical sealing or fatigue faces need low-energy finishing and careful inspection. Select the EDM process… Material Review Inconel 718 EDM Machining Inconel 718 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that aged high-strength material requires explicit recast, fatigue and distortion planning. Select the EDM process from feature access and… Material Review Invar 36 EDM Machining Invar 36 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that residual stress and asymmetric stock removal can undermine the low-expansion design intent. Select the EDM process from feature… Material Review Kovar EDM Machining Kovar EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thermal history, sealing faces and contamination control are more important than generic alloy-steel wording. Select the EDM process from… Material Review M2 High Speed Steel EDM Machining M2 High Speed Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that hardened carbide-rich edges need conservative finish energy to reduce microchipping and recast risk. Select the EDM… Material Review Monel 400 EDM Machining Monel 400 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that functional corrosion and sealing surfaces need a controlled post-process route and contamination avoidance. Select the EDM process from… Material Review Nickel 200 EDM Machining Nickel 200 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that soft stock can smear, mark or move during fixturing even though EDM itself is noncontact. Select the EDM… Material Review O1 Tool Steel EDM Machining O1 Tool Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that oil-hardening distortion and hardened edge condition must be reflected in datum and finish planning. Select the EDM… Material Review P20 Mold Steel EDM Machining P20 Mold Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that hardened tool steel can retain stress and is sensitive to aggressive discharge on fatigue or polished mold… Material Review Phosphor Bronze EDM Machining Phosphor Bronze EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that spring temper and thin conductive edges can move or lose functional texture if clamping and finishing are too… Material Review S7 Tool Steel EDM Machining S7 Tool Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that heat-treatment state and stressed corners need controlled sequencing and surface-integrity review. Select the EDM process from feature… Material Review Titanium Grade 2 EDM Machining Titanium Grade 2 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that thin sections can move and corrosion or medical surfaces need selective recast removal and cleanliness. Select the… Material Review Titanium Grade 5 EDM Machining Titanium Grade 5 EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that fatigue-critical edges and low thermal conductivity require low-energy finish planning. Select the EDM process from feature access… Material Review W1 Tool Steel EDM Machining W1 Tool Steel EDM behavior changes with the supplied condition. The main concern is that hardened thin features and sharp corners need stress-aware sequencing and conservative finishing. Select the EDM process from…