Metallurgy In EDM Wire - How to Optimize Flushing

Metallurgy in EDM Wire - Optimize Wire EDM Flushing

The metallurgical properties of the wire and the workpiece are equally important to the mechanics of flushing in EDM, and as most of you are aware, EDM needs great flushing.

Thus the role of metallurgy in EDM is quite extensive. Not only do the physical properties of surfaces influence flushing by determining the particulate size of the eroded debris, but the electrical properties of the wire and workpiece control the energy transfer process at the gap.

The fracture mechanic properties of the wire, control its breakage frequency which in turn controls the electrical circuit integrity. As everyone here knows, when the wire electrode breaks in WEDM, no current flows, and no metal can be removed as the only thing that vaporizes is profits.

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