Which Type of Wire Should I Use for My EDM? PRODUCT COMPARISON!

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Is it worth investing in high-end wire spools for your wire EDM applications? Let's find out!
When it comes to wire EDM spools, there's no lack of options in the market. From brass to coated wires, the range of choices is wide - and so is the range of prices. Investing in high-quality EDM wires generally results in higher productivity, better part quality, and ultimately more money. In some cases, however, a medium-quality solution might be delivering the same results. How do you know what's the best option for you?
In this episode of Learn to Burn, Steve Michon from Zero Tolerance answers that question by showing how he and his team typically evaluate different EDM wires.
Steve compares three wire types (Zinc premium, zinc coated, and standard brass) by running the same program and looking at how long each wire type took to complete it. He then compares the cutting times and the spools prices to take an informed decision.
What's your go-to EDM wire type? How do you typically select it? Share your experience in the comments below!
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@sopealay6863 Жыл бұрын

You can also change the skim technology on wire feed from 8 to 6 also.

@williamlind2843 Жыл бұрын

I've noticed a lot of you guys using ESPREE. I'm still using Mastercam for programming. Not a lot of support for EDM with Mastercam Most if not all my stuff is 2D. I do very little taper work.

@HuskyMachining Жыл бұрын

This is so cool to me. I want a wire EDM machine to be the next machine I buy to learn how to use. I have never seen a wire EDM machine run before and I'm a total noob so these videos are super helpful.

@zerotolerance8262 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're happy to answer any questions you have if you end up getting one. We didnt have one in our shop for almost 8 years and when we finally got one, it was a game changer.

@HuskyMachining Жыл бұрын

@@zerotolerance8262 Thanks! I'm a newish 1 man shop (3 years into being full time) and I love the hunt for making a better part and that's making me want a wire EDM next

@williamlind2843 Жыл бұрын

I cut a lot of Neodymium magnet materials. I use a .012 zinc wire and on a 2.00" block I'm getting about .055 IPM. I'm curious at how much faster that expensive wire you mentioned works. I've been researching Molybdenum wire cutting machines too. They seem much faster, but not as accurate. Most of these magnets are ±.005", so that may be an option.

@cruch9 Жыл бұрын

Off topic but I noticed you have a Darex drill sharpener. How do you like it? We are thinking about getting one and would appreciate your feed back on it. Thanks, Todd

@zerotolerance8262 Жыл бұрын

We just got it, and so far so good we really like it.

@williamlind2843 Жыл бұрын

Practice drill sharpening by hand and it will pay off!! I sharpen and split 1/8" drill bits with a belt sander! My guys think I'm a GOD. These young kids don't get it! I worked in a shop when I had 3 kids at home waiting for me! I couldn't afford to get fired! I did finally get appreciated by someone else!!

@color200 Жыл бұрын

Do you need a post processor for WEDM ?

@heinz003 Жыл бұрын

Hello, we have 1998 Agie Evolution 2 Agiecut and did same test and got total machine time 36min. Erosion time was 31min. We have 0,25mm zinc wire. What makes such a time difference?

@DancingMachine1 Жыл бұрын

The Zinc coated wire has a more porous surface which allows for better material removal then normal brass.

@hjsv1 Жыл бұрын

Try bedra wire gapstar 9 for rough and cut time reduced to half trust me

@ronsnodgrass6170 Жыл бұрын

Dose recycleabilty have a effect on choice

@ronsnodgrass6170 Жыл бұрын

What about maintenance costs

@williamlind2843 Жыл бұрын

If you can find an honest recycler. That's a dirty business. I found a decent one. Here in Los Angeles, I can get about $2.80 a lb on scrap wire. The last guy was giving me $.75 and going lower each visit. I ran into him at a gas station, and he got so scared he left without getting gas!