Designed to handle the most demanding Wire-EDM programs while being easy-to-use, GibbsCAM Wire-EDM supports programming 2- thru 4-axis CNC Wire-EDM machines. With a very flexible and robust graphical user, novice users will find the system easy to understand and learn, while experienced users will find it a straightforward, efficient way to access its breadth of capability and options. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM provides the user with complete control over the Wire-EDM machining operations. Post processors for all major brands of Wire-EDM machines are included.

2-axis and 4-axis Support

Wire-EDM machining represents an expanding segment of manufacturing with continual improvements in technology and machine tools. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM provides full support for 2-axis parallel or tapered with or without lands and 4-axis tapered machining with automatic 4-axis synchronization. Full associativity with geometry allows for easy updating to accommodate changes. With full control over all aspects of machining, you can fully optimize your part production while ensuring high quality results.

Machine Configuration

Today's Wire-EDM machines come in a wide variety of configurations, but there are key parameters and characteristics across all of them. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM allows you to fully define the physical and operating characteristics of your Wire-EDM machine tool, wire and stock to use in programming your parts. Standardized settings can be stored and recalled ensuring consistency between jobs.

Multiple Part Support

Setting up a Wire-EDM machine to cut multiple parts unattended is a very common mode of operating. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM supports cutting multiple parts with different machining strategies – completely cut out each part individually, 2 stage (rough first or rough-skim first) or 3 stage (rough, skim, gluestops). Code can be output either as sub-routines or in longhand format depending on the machine controller. Machining Strategies (user-specified number of rough/skim cuts) Wire-EDM cutting parameters and machining strategies vary depending on material, thickness and other material conditions. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM allows full control of your machining strategy such as entry/exit radius, start/end angles, gluestop tag removal, skim cut control and handling lands/tapers. Cut with confidence the way you want.

EPAK Table Settings

Today's wire-EDM machine tools use a wide variety of settings for a wide variety of machining situations. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM allows you to define various standard or custom machining EPAK settings for rough and skim cuts for different part/stock conditions. These EPAK settings can be saved in a library allowing them to be reused in future jobs ensuring production consistency. Once you've determined what works, you don't need to go back and figure it out again.

Machine Data Integration

Many of today's Wire-EDM machine vendors provide a wide variety of support for manufacturing data. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM allows data from Mitsubishi to be directly read into its configuration and parameter tables. In addition, Charmilles' CT-Expert has been integrated into GibbsCAM Wire-EDM providing a seamless interface to its knowledge base. Cut with confidence using the Wire-EDM vendors' data!

Advanced Visualization

Whether defining the orientation and path of the wire, or reviewing a simulation of the process to verify your program, visualization is a key aspect in developing a Wire-EDM process. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM provides a full range of visualization modes which correspond to various stages of programming. In addition to GibbsCAM's standard display, a four view display is provided to allow you multiple standard views of your work for maximum clarity. A real-time simulation of the process is also provided to allow you to verify your program before running it on the machine. You won't be in the dark any longer with GibbsCAM Wire-EDM.

Post Processor Support

Put simply, CNC Wire-EDM machines run off CNC programs. GibbsCAM Wire-EDM's powerful post processing capability generates optimal and efficient CNC output for your Wire-EDM machines. Posts are included for the widest range of popular Wire-EDM machines. With GibbsCAM Wire-EDM what you see is what you machine.

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For intricate profiles and tight contours or difficult to machine, exotic metals, Pencom offers wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) in our temperature controlled Southern California manufacturing plant. For prototype or production, wire EDM can through-cut simple or complex 2D shapes providing a virtually burr-less, ultra-high tolerance metal part. Cutouts, thin walls and even stacked tool steel are simple work for this highly accurate and waste-reducing technology.

We are one of the nation's leading Wire EDM job shops, long famous for our Give Us A Challenge attitude. To consistently maintain tolerances as small as .0001, our technicians utilize the most accurate equipment available today. Names like Charmilles, Mitsubishi, and Sodick. Our equipment combines every known feature in Wire EDM including automatic wire threading, submerged cutting, super fine finishes, extreme 3D tapering, and modern fixturing. If your part requires .004" diameter wire or the largest machine tool available, we have the equipment and technology to cut the most difficult applications.

1 Charmille Robo 4000 Wire Machine
1 Charmille Robo 4030 Wire Machine
1 Charmille Robo 6020 Wire Machine
1 Charmille Robo 440 CC Wire Machine
1 Sodick 320 Wire Machine
1 Sodick 1100 Wire Machine
1 Mitsubishi 90H Wire Machine
1 CDH-3A Hole Drilling Machine
1 KTC SD1M Hole Drilling Machine
1 Sharp CNC Semi Automatic Milling Machine
1 Mitsui Grinder
1 Lathe
1 Central Filter System
2 Sandblasters/Beadblasters
1 Forklift
5 Surface Plates
1 Smartscope Inspection System
5 Programming Stations
2 Go Elan Systems utilized at 5 stations
2 Vibro Churns

MicroCut Production Capabilities

• Capability includes a maximum work piece size of 45" x 50"; 15" thick; up to 4,500 lbs.
• Largest opening with one cut: 28" x 43" x 14"
• Additional capability includes a work piece size of 13.77" x 21.65";up to 15.75" thick
• Wire diameter ranges: .004" to .012"
• Largest tapering capability available
• EDM small hole drilling
• Special carbide capabilities to .0001" tolerances; finishes to 10 RMS
• Full in-house tool room
• Quality control to MIL-I-45208A and FDA GMP
• Computer systems equipped with DXF, CADL, IGES, PDF and DWG translators, transmittable via email

To assure their customers of the most precise and cost effective job available, MicroCut's engineering staff makes use of the latest and most powerful computer technology, designed exclusively for Wire EDM. Their engineers are consistently looking for ways to reduce cost, while maintaining the quality which our customers expect from every MicroCut project. All systems are equipped with IGES, DXF and CADL file translation, available by phone modem.

Path Technologies' Wire EDM Capabilities

• Easily produce custom gears, sprockets and internal key slots
• Slots can be cut as small as .005"
• 600 Hr weekly machine production capacity
• Applicable to all electrically conductive materials

• VITALITY™ - BIO-ENRICHED EDM FLUID
  VITALITY™ is the world's first "Bio-Enriched Synthetic" Dielectric Fluid. Formulated to support the most demanding dielectric applications while simultaneously maximizing protection for both machine operators and the environment, VITALITY™ is a revolutionary dielectric fluid. A Bio-Enriched Fluid is one that fundamentally incorporates pharmaceutical & health-promoting components. VITALITY™ is manufactured with only precisely specified basestock distillates, homogenated in a super blend process while infusing a proprietary anti-oxidant package.
  
  

• EDM 244™ - DI-ELECTRIC FLUID
  Typical of the Commonwealth Oil attitude, we set out to formulate the best Electric Discharge Machining Fluid possible, using independent Consultants.
  
  

• EDM SUPER SUPREME™ - HD SYNTHETIC DI-ELECTRIC FLUID
  EDM-244 TM Electric Discharge Machining Fluid has always been recognized as the flagship of all EDM fluids, while establishing new benchmarks for product safety and performance. Faster machines, shorter delivery times, tighter tolerances, environmental concerns, dry skin and dermatitis demand a revolution in EDM Fluid. The laboratory of Commonwealth Oil is proud to announce EDM Super Supreme™. We have established performance and safety levels previously unheard of in the EDM industry.
  
  

• EDM SUPREME T™ TRANSOR APPROVED SYNTHETIC DI-ELECTRIC FLUID
  The laboratory of Commonwealth Oil is proud to announce EDM Supreme T™. EDM Supreme T™ has been specifically developed to function in very demanding "Ram-Type" operations where very tight filtration requirements must be met by a Transor Filtration System. EDM Supreme T™ will also work equally well in other systems utilizing diatomaceous earth, pleated filter paper or bag filter vessels. As Commonwealth Oil customers have come to expect, we continue to establish performance and safety levels previously unheard of in the EDM industry.
  
  

• EDM 259T - TRANSOR APPROVED DI-ELECTRIC FLUID
  Typical of the Commonwealth Oil attitude, we set out to formulate the best Electric Discharge Machining Fluid possible, using independent consultants.
  
  

• EDM V - WIRE EDM CORROSION INHIBITOR
  Typical of the Commonwealth attitude, we decided it was time the Wire EDM Industry was introduced to a truly World Class corrosion inhibitor.
  
  

• EDM FLUSHING FLUID™ (FOR RAM TYPE MACHINES)
  EDM FLUSHING FLUID™ is a food grade quality oil designed to serve as a flushing fluid for "die-sinkers". EDM Flushing Fluid™ should be used only after the machine has been thoroughly cleaned, and before refilling with fresh dielectric fluid.
  
  

• MICRO-FINE 49™ - DI-ELECTRIC FLUID
  MICRO-FINE 49™ Di-electric EDM Fluid has been specifically formulated to hold fine particulate in suspension for extended periods of time for high speed EDM Machines requiring these characteristics.
  
  

• SPARKMASTER - DI-ELECTRIC FLUID
  SparkMaster is a special fluid developed specifically for Electrical Discharge Machines of all power sizes. SparkMaster works very well when machining your graphite electrodes.
  
  

• EDM 185 - DI-ELECTRIC FLUID
  EDM 185 is a special fluid, developed specifically by Commonwealth Oil for Electrical Discharge Machines utilized to produce very fine and intricate cuts and profiles. EDM 185 also works very well when machining your graphite electrodes.