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OEM EDM Wire, WaterJet, Molds & Dies

We Are One of the Oldest and Most Trusted Companies for Wire EDM and Waterjet.  A Better Wire EDM Solution Partner.

Our Wire EDM and Waterjet Services have been used by companies of all sizes, from Fortune 100 corporations to small, independent businesses.

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OEM EDM Wire, WaterJet, Molds & Dies

We are committed to making the best OEM EDM Wire, WaterJet, Molds & Die product on the market today.

A better OEM product means more consistent and reliable product output, saving both time and money, while minizing downtime.

Our performance achieving OEM components & turnkey product include firearms, food processing, aerospace and more.

With 75+ years of OEM component making experience, we are Master Machinists, promising to deliver a quick turnaround time with competitive pricing.

We are ISO9001 Compliant and offer the best in state-of-the-art cutting technology & processes.

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Wire EDM Advantages

Cuts Metals and Alloys Like Butter!

Our Robofil 510 and Robofil 440 Wire EDM cutting machines provide you with numerous benefits for cutting metal and alloys.

Wire EDM cuts more effectively — and more accurately.

  • Wire EDM has more effective metal-cutting capabilities than laser, flamecut, plasma, or die cutting.
  • Our Robofil 510 and Robofil 440 machines can cut exotic metals such as hastelloy, kovar, inconel, ferro-tic, stellite, and even titanium.
  • We can cut the most intricate parts and delicate shapes, including small or odd angles, sharp corners, contours, cavities, and external or internal tapers.
  • Our wire EDM machines cut to very tight tolerances +/- .0001″ (.0025mm).
  • Our machines can handle cutting of pieces up to 15.75″ thick, and up to 4500 pounds in weight.
  • Since the entire process is computer- and robotics-controlled, we can create duplicate parts that are virtually identical.

A cost-effective cutting solution for metals and alloys.

  • The Wire EDM process eliminates burrs and metal distortions that you find with other types of cutting machines.
  • Wire EDM does not require heat treatment or cleanup of parts following cutting.
  • With minimal setup required for cutting jobs, our wire EDM machines produce a quick turnaround on cutting orders.

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Wire EDM – Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can the wire EDM process cut?
Any material that will conduct electricity can be cut with wire EDM. Check the material with an Olm meter, if it will pass an electrical current it can be cut.
What is the largest part you can cut?
Our largest machine travel is 27.5″ by 15.75″. The largest actual part size we can put in our machine is about 48″ by 31″ and up to 2200lbs
How tall of a part can you cut?
We can cut up to 15.75″ tall part
How large of taper can you cut?
Standard taper capability is up to 30 degrees. With special guides and correct moon phase we can go up to around 50 degrees.
What is the normal inside corner radius from wire EDM?
Our normal inside corner radius would be .006 to .0065 cutting with a .010 wire. We can go down to a .0025 radius cutting with a .004 wire if required.
What kind of accuracy can you hold?
Tolerances of ±.0002 are common. In extreme cases we can hold tolerance’s of up to ± .00005, with multiple finish passes. On a 1 cut ruff pass you could expect around ± .002 or less depending on height of the material.
What kind of surface finish can wire EDM produce?
Wire EDM can produce a finish that is similar to a surface ground finish with a fine wheel. A multi pass finish can get very close to a “mirror finish”. A ruff cut finish will be better than most mill cut finishes. In general a wire EDM finish has a “matte” look to it.
What is the "kerf" width of the wire you run?
We normally run a .010 wire which produces a .012 to .013 “kerf” depending on the height of part.
Is there a certain rate per "square inch" of cut?
With all the material, height, tolerance, number of cuts, and flushing condition variations that arise, it is just about impossible to have a “standard” price per square inch of cut. It is best just to send a file or print for us to have a look at to get an accurate cost for cutting the part. We will also tell you if the part is good candidate for wire EDM, water jet or if it would be more efficient with a different machining process.
What is your normal lead time?
Usually we can get work out within a few days (depending on prior commitments). With proper planning we can turn work around the same day in certain cases. It helps greatly for us to have a “heads up” the work is coming prior to us receiving it.

Wire EDM – Recommended Materials

Our dual capabilities of wire edm and waterjet allow us to offer broad capabilities and types of materials we can machine.
Below are listed the more common types of materials we machine using Wire EDM:

Superalloys

Inconel
Vasconal 300
Nitronic
Beryllium Copper
Hastelloy
Stellite
Nickel Alloys

Hardened Materials

Tool Steel
Carbides
Ferro-TiC
CPM 10V
High Carbon Steel
PCD Diamond

Common Materials

Aluminum
Aluminum bronze
Copper
Brass

Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium

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Rapid Prototyping
Competitive Pricing
ISO 9001 Compliant
State-of-the-Art Cutting Technology & Processes
Expert Craftmanship - 75+ Years of Machining Experience

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