Wire EDM

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Process
electrical discharge machining
gptkbp:advantage high precision
minimal heat-affected zone
no tool wear
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:wire-cut_EDM
wire cutting
wire erosion
gptkbp:canBe mass production
prototype production
gptkbp:compatibleWith burrs
mechanical stresses
physical contact between tool and workpiece
gptkbp:controlledBy gptkb:CNC
gptkbp:cut gptkb:steel
graphite
aluminum
titanium
carbide
intricate contours
thick workpieces
gptkbp:hasSubgroup electro-thermal machining
non-traditional machining
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wire EDM
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Soviet_researchers
1960s
gptkbp:limitation only conductive materials
slow cutting speed
gptkbp:material brass
copper
molybdenum
gptkbp:produces fine surface finishes
tight tolerances
gptkbp:removesMaterialBy spark erosion
gptkbp:requires conductive material
deionized water as dielectric
gptkbp:usedFor medical device manufacturing
aerospace components
tool and die making
cutting hard metals
producing complex shapes
gptkbp:usedIn automotive industry
electronics industry
mold making
gptkbp:uses dielectric fluid
electrical discharges
thin wire electrode
gptkbp:wireDiameterRange 0.02 mm to 0.3 mm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Edgecam
gptkb:GibbsCAM
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5