I'm not sure how well this might work with wood, but it does seem to be pretty darn good with metal!
http://www.core77.com/posts/58431/
Enjoy.
K
http://www.core77.com/posts/58431/
Enjoy.
K
I'm not sure how well this might work with wood, but it does seem to be pretty darn good with metal!
http://www.core77.com/posts/58431/
Enjoy.
K
We had a wire EDM at the Fredericksburg GM Powertrain plant. The real value is in its' ability to cut hardened steel stamping die repair details/parts. Before we received the machine we had to machine the die repair details and leave slightly oversize. They were then sent out to be heat treated for hardening and tempering. Then sent back whereby we had to finish grind the details. The wire EDM would cut the die detail part after hardening and therefore saved about 2/3 off the time for the die repair. When you are running a "just in time" delivery schedule, that time saved can be a career saver ! We only ran one day ahead of the assembly plant.
I still have the first part ever run off that wire EDM. A Chevrolet Motor Division bowtie (key chain)
David Turner
North Raleigh
Dan:
I am thinking we received the machine about mid 1980's and it cost $750,000 but technology is advancing quickly so it may be in the realm of the CNC machines and the special printers they have now.
David Turner
North Raleigh
Maybe?? I guess I should go back and look at my shop space. I might squeeze it in some corner??