Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] wire edm Chain mail was Re: new members here:) {long}

Hi Ballendo:
Have you considered the difficulties you will have with flushing for
this operation?
Wire EDM is a great process, but it can be a real bear when you are trying
to cut parts of varying thickness.
(like the cross section of a round bar, or honeycomb materials etc etc etc.)
Your advice regarding a quote from a commercial outfit is very sound in this
regard.
Not a job for the faint of heart!!
Cheers

Marcus

----- Original Message -----
From: "ballendo" <ballendo@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 12:30 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] wire edm Chain mail was Re: new members here:)
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> Hello,
>
> One of the main topics of this group (according to the CCED title) is
> EDM, which is Electrical Discharge Machining. So a look/search
> through the archived posts online at the group website may get you
> started. But...
>
> In this case, I'd sure look at the cost of having this done by
> someone with a hi-dollar wire EDM. At least at first, and likely for
> a lot longer, IMO.
>
> I'm all for rolling-your-own, but there are times when it just
> doesn't make sense. You need a GOOD wire EDM to be successful (again,
> in my opinion). The re-threading allows unattended operation (making
> possible the holder block with multiple coils processed per machining
> cycle), and the large "depth" of cut (Thickness of material you can
> cut) of a commercial machine are what make the edm process a good
> choice, and also what will likely make it an affordable alternative.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo