EDM FOR THE PROCESS ENGINEER

The six major categories of an EDM operation are: preparation of the workpieces, preparation of electrode, flushing provisions, auxiliary tooling (if needed), specific data for EDM cuts, and finishing operations following EDM. After outlining these areas, the fundamental steps in every EDM operation are detailed. This is a basic paper designed to introduce the capabilities of EDM to the manufacturing engineer. Paper no. MR65-116 (Formerly 707)