ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING AND THE JOB SHOP -- A HAPPY MARRIAGE

Electric discharge machining for the smaller die shops is recommended. One example of saving is making only the male electrode to drawing specifications, and using it to make the female die and female electrode. Overcut or die clearance, and choice of electrode are discussed. Procedures for blanking dies, progressive dies, carbide dies, and plastic extrusion dies are covered. Efficient use of the EDM machine, in production is considered.