by Phil Kerner | Jan 21, 2015 | Members Only: The Tool Room, The Art of EDM
Finally. In this lesson, we'll get to the basics of setting up your first burn, using electrode holders, using flush lines, and how to position your electrodes. As usual, a few "issues" came up but we worked our way through them. While this video kind of finishes off...
by Phil Kerner | Jan 16, 2015 | Members Only: The Tool Room, The Art of EDM
We're almost there...as in almost time start the burning process. BUT...one of the last things left to do is to calculate our "pick-ups" in order to position our electrodes correctly before hitting that CYCLE START button. Do you add overburn allowance to your...
by Phil Kerner | Jan 15, 2015 | Members Only: The Tool Room, The Art of EDM
Once you get yourself familiar with the controls on your EDM machine, you'll find that it's kind of like the tuning knob on your radio: there are endless combinations of settings that will not only make the erosion process more efficient but will also effect the...
by Phil Kerner | Jan 15, 2015 | Members Only: The Tool Room, The Art of EDM
It's not uncommon to have to add small radii and corner-breaks on electrodes, mainly due to the fact that sharp electrodes will produce sharp edges on plastic parts. In most cases, it's a lot faster to add these radii by simply using some fine emery paper (400 grit)...
by Phil Kerner | Jan 10, 2015 | Members Only: The Tool Room, The Art of EDM
Now that we understand the theory of adding flush lines to your electrodes, the time has come to actually learn how to do it. There's no better way to drill tiny holes in graphite than with the Westhoff Drilling Machine. Let's get started:
by Phil Kerner | Jan 10, 2015 | Members Only: The Tool Room, The Art of EDM
In this lesson, I'll go over the strategies for adding flush lines to your electrodes before the actual EDM process begins. There are a few different options to choose from and I'll explain what they are and also the theory behind adding flush lines.
