Re: Why EDM???

Tim:

What kind of EDM plans does Dan have. Are you talking about a simple
metal desintegrater for broken taps. Or a wizbang wire EDM to cut
shapes.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, Tim Goldstein <timg@k...> wrote:
> Get a broken tap out of a piece you have invested 10 hours
machining,
> putting holes in hardened materials, knowledge and learning,
etc. . . . . .
>
> BTW, Dan Mauch has an excellent set of plans for building a computer
> controlled EDM machine. I have the Home Shop Machinist reprint, but
never
> could understand the electronic. The setup Dan has in the plans is
easy to
> understand. I would suggest to anyone interested in EDM to spend
the $45 for
> the book. It includes the software to run the machine in the price.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
> > I think I know how EDM works, but I'm puzzled why anyone would
want
> > to make their own EDM machine.