Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] EDM capacitors and voltage

Dave,

I believe that Langlois is using 82 VDC. I've seen a professional setup
using 100 V with no problem (using EDM cutting fluid - not water).

How high a voltage are you talking? You should be fine with anything less
than 100VDC. My experience has been that the real benefit is the increased
spark gap - important if you are doing the work by hand. Too little a
voltage causes the gap to shrink and the arcing to increase as it's more
difficult to control by hand. An automated system is likely a different
story.

James

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From: <davemucha@...>

Have I got this right ? am I on the right track ? does higher
voltage create any problems ? I'm hoping to avoid some shocking
discoveries.