Ultra-hard Materials EDM Machining Services
Description
Ultra-hard Materials EDM Machining Services are specialized processes that fabricate components from extremely hard materials. These services utilize electrical discharge machining (EDM) to shape and cut materials that are difficult to machine using conventional methods. The process is capable of producing complex shapes with high precision and is suitable for both low and high-volume production.
Working Principle
The working principle of EDM involves using electrical discharges or sparks to erode material from a workpiece. In ultra-hard materials EDM machining, a tool electrode and the workpiece are submerged in a dielectric fluid. When a voltage is applied, a spark discharge occurs, generating intense heat that melts and vaporizes the material at the point of contact. This non-contact machining process is particularly useful for machining hard materials, as it does not rely on mechanical force, thus preventing distortion and allowing for the creation of intricate shapes and fine details.
Applications
EDM machining services are widely used in industries that require precision and complexity. Specific applications include the aerospace industry for producing turbine blades and other components, the electronics industry for creating intricate molds and dies, and the automotive industry for manufacturing engine components. The process is also used in the production of medical devices and micro-components, where high precision and intricate details are essential.
Advantages over other EDM Machining Services
Ultra-hard materials EDM machining offers several advantages over traditional machining methods. It can create complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with conventional cutting tools and can machine extremely hard and exotic materials to very close tolerances. The process is suitable for small workpieces, where conventional tools may cause damage due to excess pressure. Additionally, there is no direct contact between the tool and the workpiece, allowing for the machining of delicate sections without distortion. The process also produces no burrs, reducing the need for post-processing.
Limitations
One of the primary limitations of EDM machining is the slow rate of material removal, which can increase production time. Additionally, the process requires the creation of electrodes for Ram/Sink EDM, which can add to the time and cost. Reproducing sharp corners on the workpiece can be challenging due to electrode wear.
Considerations
When considering ultra-hard materials EDM machining services, several factors should be taken into account. Initial costs can be high due to the need for specialized equipment and electrodes. Operating expenses may also be significant, given the slow material removal rate and the need for dielectric fluids. However, the durability and accuracy of the process can justify these costs, especially for applications requiring high precision. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be considered, as the electrodes and dielectric fluids need regular replacement to maintain optimal performance.
from Top Seiko Co., Ltd.
Top Seiko offers Wire EDM and EDM hole drilling services. We machine electrically conductive materials such as Tungsten, Molybdenum, and Metal Ceramic Composite Materials using EDM. [See More]
- Materials: Carbide; Hardened Metals; Precious Metals; Ultra-hard Materials
- Certifications / Standards: ISO 9001:2000
- Company Information: Top Seiko serves customers inside and outside of Japan. Our customers are in a wide range of indutries such as Aerospace, Semiconductor, Nuclear power, Medical and more.
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM; Small Hole EDM
from MicroCut, Inc.
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... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Copper; Hardened Metals; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- Certifications / Standards: FDA Registered; MIL-SPEC
- Company Information: MicroCut, Inc. is an experienced and proficient wire EDM job shop. Their wire EDM process is a cost-effective alternative to other cutting and tooling processes when producing gears, splines, aerospace parts, fine blanking parts, mold cavities, and more.
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM; Small Hole EDM
from BesTech Tool Corporation
BesTech designs and builds metal stamping tooling. Our experience includes work in the automotive, motorcycle, ATV, lawn and garden, computer, life and fitness, cookware, and appliance industries. We specialize in progressive and automated transfer tooling. We can assist manufactures in the... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Carbide; Cast Iron; Copper; Hardened Metals; Magnesium; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- Certifications / Standards: ISO 9000 T & E Compliant
- Company Information: BesTech has 24 hr/7 days Wire EDM capabilities. Our largest machine travel is 13"x19", not including multiple setups. Our core business is metal stamping tooling & machining. We can assist you in many other services that may be related to your EDM needs.
- EDM Capabilities: Wire EDM
from MCTD, Inc.
Relying on our extensive machine compliment of conventional mills, lathes, grinders, and drilling equipment, as well as our CNC mills and lathes, there is little our shop is not equipped to handle. Our wire EDM machine and diligent machine improvement plan top off our ability to fabricate in-house... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Carbide; Cast Iron; Copper; Hardened Metals; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- EDM Capabilities: Wire EDM
- Company Information: MCTD is a full service special machine builder. Our expertise is in complete in-house design, build and documentation of automated test stands, production line equipment both PC and PLC controlled with HMI or discrete operator controls.
- Specialty Machining: Tool & Die Manufacturing; Jigs and Fixtures
from Heraeus Medical Components Division
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Carbide; Copper; Hardened Metals; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- Certifications / Standards: ISO 9001:2000; ISO 13485:2003; FDA Registered
- Company Information: Heraeus provides EDM services for cutting small or unusual angles, intricate contours, or cavities in pre-hardened conductive materials. Our equipment & expertise allows us to machine metals that would be impossible to machine with traditional techniques.
- EDM Capabilities: Wire EDM
from R.S. Precision Industries, Inc.
CREATIVE EDM SOLUTIONS AND COMPLEX PARTS. The most rigorous specifications for precision manufacturing can be met at R.S. Precision Industries. Our high-tech capabilities in CNC Sinker and Wire EDM, CNC Milling and Form Grinding, Fixturing, Critical Deburring, and CAD/CAM plus our Automated Video... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Carbide; Cast Iron; Copper; Hardened Metals; Magnesium; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials; Inconel; Hastelloy; Kovar
- Certifications / Standards: ISO 9001:2000
- Company Information: Specialists in ultra close tolerance machined parts with EDM. Micro- CNC machining, Wire and Sinker EDM, CNC Grinding and Microscopic Deburring are their core competencies. They provide live SPC/CPK data and are certified ISO 9001:2000, Reg by UL.
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM; Small Hole EDM
from Weiss Industries, Inc.
Weiss Industries is large enough to handle the most challenging medium to high volume jobs in all light & medium gauge metals, yet not so large as to be disinterested in medium to low volume specialty products. We're prepared to provide engineering and development assistance from concept and... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Cast Iron; Copper; Hardened Metals; Magnesium; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Ultra-hard Materials
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM
- Company Information: Since Our beginning in 1954, our mission has been to completely satisfy our customers’ expectations by continually upgrading capabilities through investment in machinery and training of our staff of highly motivated and skilled engineers and technicians.
- Specialty Machining: Tool & Die Manufacturing; Jigs and Fixtures
from JIT Global Enterprises, Inc.
Wire EDM is ideal for your delicate parts and projects, with ultra precise accuracy up to +/- 0.0001. No tooling is required to produce wire EDM parts, which allows a quick turnaround. Our wire EDM machines are Mitsubishi, running .004 diameter to .012 diameter wire. Wire cut inside radii down to... [See More]
- Materials: Brass; Carbide; Copper; Hardened Metals; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- Certifications / Standards: ISO 9001:2000; ISO 9001:2008
- Company Information: JIT Global Enterprises, Inc. has earned a reputation for offering our customers fast, low cost solutions for producing high quality stamped and machined products.
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM; Small Hole EDM
from Maudlin Products
By eroding the part's metallic material with sparks and constantly flushing away the chips with water, electrical discharge machining (Wire EDM) can maintain the tightest tolerances and original properties of existing parts. What's more, Maudlin can handle all of your Wire EDM requirements with... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Carbide; Copper; Hardened Metals; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- EDM Capabilities: Wire EDM
- Company Information: •9 Wire EDM machines •Tightest tolerances in the industry •3-7 day turnaround on Wire EDM •5-axis cutting •Constant flow via local submerged flushing •Pilot-expert to prevent wire breakage •Overhead crane loading •Same-day service on most quotes
- Specialty Machining: Jigs and Fixtures
from Peridot Corporation
With 5 submersible, auto-threading Mitsubishi Wire EDM's operation around the clock Peridot has substantial capacity for your prototype and production EDM needs. In house jig and fixture design completes this capability by ensuring that by stacking parts where possible multiple parts can be... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Bronze; Carbide; Copper; Hardened Metals; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM; Small Hole EDM
- Company Information: Peridot Corp. is an ISO 13485 and ISO 9001:2008 registered precision mfg. company located in Silicon Valley. Featuring advanced component fabrication coupled with our multi-disciplinary Contract Mfg., Peridot will simplify your supply chain.
- Specialty Machining: Tool & Die Manufacturing; Jigs and Fixtures
from South Bend Form Tool Co., Inc.
South Bend Form Tool is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Custom Manufacturer of Tools and Dies with General Contract Machining and Tooling Services. Additional machining services include; manual turning along with vertical and horizontal machining, drill press operations, tapping, honing, band saw and... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Carbide; Cast Iron; Copper; Hardened Metals; Magnesium; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- Certifications / Standards: ISO 9001:2000
- Company Information: South Bend Form Tool is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Custom Manufacturer of Tools and Dies with General Contract Machining and Tooling Services
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM
from APEX Machine Tool Company
Apex Machine Tool Co. Precision Machining. Born out of market need Apex Machine Tool has positioned itself to service their markets with prototype, pre-production, limited production and rate production manufacturing on make to print hardware. With our full service engineering and manufacturing... [See More]
- Materials: Aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Carbide; Cast Iron; Copper; Hardened Metals; Nickel / Nickel alloys; Precious Metals; Stainless Steel; Steel / Steel Alloys; Titanium; Ultra-hard Materials
- EDM Capabilities: Electrode EDM; Wire EDM; Small Hole EDM
- Company Information: Apex specializes in designing and manufacturing complex precision gages, fixtures, precision tools, composite molds, close tolerance parts and other precision machined components in all materials.
- Specialty Machining: Tool & Die Manufacturing; Jigs and Fixtures