EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining)

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a subtractive manufacturing process in which the desired part or product shape is obtained using electrical discharges, or “sparks,” to remove material from an electrically-conductive metal workpiece. Material is removed via a series of rapidly recurring current discharges between two electrodes that are separated by a specialized dielectric liquid. The workpiece is submerged in this liquid and serves as one electrode; the second electrode is the “tool” which makes cuts, drills holes, or otherwise processes the material as it moves freely about the work envelope. EDM is primarily used to machine hard metals or those that would be difficult or impossible to process via traditional techniques (turning, milling, grinding, etc.). The process is almost always CNC-operated to ensure precision and repeatability and to remove the possibility of operator error. In addition to simple, straight line cuts, EDM can also be used to cut contours, cavities, or other intricate features into metal materials.

EDM Providers

• McWilliams Sales & Service is an industry-leading provider of EDM machines. The company sells new and refurbished EDM systems from top manufacturers, and also provides service and repair for EDM equipment of all makes and models.
• Petersen Precision provides wire EDM machining and other services for specialty industries including Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics and more. They have over 25 years of EDM machining experience and utilize state-of-the-art equipment to deliver exceptional results.
• Dynamic Filtration manufactures EDM wire machine and sinker machine filters most machines mount on the market. They are a leader in EDM filtration and their filters are known for delivering superior performance.