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/WEDM costs can vary depending on many factors, one main factor is the wire you are using as your electrode! Plain Brass wire is the most popular and you would like to think the price would not change by much between vendors. This is of course not the case because the market of users is always looking for a better deal! So, can you find a cheaper EDM wire? SURE! Will it work maybe? Frankly, I don’t think buying the off brands for pennies less a pound is a good idea if you want to run 24/7 and have no issues. The buyer beware of where the wire is being made and if it is guaranteed should be a priority. It is not just the wire cost that might get scrapped, but the Tool Steel and time already put into the part or parts that are set-up in the machine that could be scrapped! Then the WEDM machines run time that could be wasted at $175.00 - $250.00 dollars an hour that adds up Fast!
Calculating EDM Wire Costs