CNC WIRE EDM-IMPOSSIBLE PARTS BECOME POSSIBLE WITH THIS USER- FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY ABSTRACT

EDM refers to wire electrical discharge machining. Wire electrical discharge machining or EDM is a metal-working process with the help of which a material is separated from a conductive work piece, by means of electrical erosion. The wire never comes in contact with the conductive work piece. The wire electrode leaves a path on the work piece, which is slightly larger than the wire. Most often a 0.010' wire is used which creates a 0.013' to 0.014' gap. The wire electrode once passed through the work piece cannot be reused. Wire electrical discharge machining is mainly used to cut intricate shapes and designs into hard metals, which are otherwise difficult to form, mold or manipulate. Wire EDM machining (also known as "spark EDM") works by creating an electrical discharge between the wire or electrode and the work-piece. As the spark jumps across the gap, material is removed from both the work-piece and the electrode. To stop the sparking process from shorting out, a non-conductive fluid or dielectric is also applied. The waste material is removed by the dielectric, and the process continues. In wire EDM machining, a thin single-strand metal wire, usually brass, is fed through the work-piece. The wire which is constantly fed from a spool is held between upper and lower guides. The guides move in the X-Y plane, and sometimes the upper guide can also move independently giving rise to transitioning shapes (circle on the bottom square at the top). This gives the Wire EDM the ability to be programmed to cut very intricate and delicate shapes. The wire-cut uses water as its dielectric with the water's resistivity and other electrical properties carefully controlled by filters and de-ionizer units. This technology is used when the shape of the part is too complex and for very hard fragile materials difficult to clamp for traditional machining.

It is most useful in the electronics and aerospace sectors for prototyping and manufacturing various parts. Most often, steel and titanium are processed with help of wire electricaldischarge machining. Jewelry designers are using the system for cutting intricate shapes. Even artists working with metals find the machining very convenient and practical to use. Many manufactures are profiting from the production of wire electrical discharge machining systems. There is a large selection available in EDM wires, providing a choice of optimum brands, typed, diameter, spool size and spool weight for almost any machine and application. Precision Wire EDM provides accuracies to .0002 and superior surface finishes. Our wire EDM Machining Services are an extremely accurate method of producing a part for high quality, close tolerances. Wire EDM Technology is critical for advanced superior tolerance of parts, repeatable and extensive tooling with ultra fine finishes. Wire Cut Technology has earned a reputation for quickly and economically producing parts that defy traditional manufacturing techniques. Engineering softwares i.e. CAD/CAM support can be used at every step of the development process to ensure the creation of a cost effective EDM design. Once a design is approved, the EDM job is entered into our computerized planning and scheduling system. The system lets us closely monitor project progress provided timely status reports, and maintain tight delivery schedules.

SHUBHAM SAINI B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 09641A0330

K.LINGAM MURTHY Asst. Professor in MED