EDM Wire Cutter we use at Punch Tools.

How does EDM Wire-Cutting work?

The way it works is really quite simple. An electrical discharge (spark) is created on a conductive wire, typically brass, which passes through the material, giving it a clean cut. The entire operation takes place in a submerged tank filled with dielectric fluid, which serves as a cooling system for sparks and a flushing mechanism for debris. The cut can go through the entire piece and may start from the edge or from a predetermined hole through which the wire is fed.

Punch Tools is one of the few places offering Wire EDM and Drill EDM Machining in Vancouver BC.

Watch our video below to see how we cut tough metal using wire EDM

What can an EDM Wire-Cutter do?

The possibilities are endless when using an EDM to extract shapes from materials, allowing us and our customers to create unique pieces for creative projects.

Complex shapes, such as the winged face below, are examples of what the Mitsubishi FX10K can achieve. A piece cut to precision.

EDM wire cutting was the only method that allowed for such an intricate cut on the first try.

Why use EDM Wire-Cutters?

EDM machines, such as the Mitsubishi FX10K, are the perfect for creating complex shapes that cannot be cut manually, thus eliminating the human error factor.

Wire EDM also offers an advantage when cutting through hardened tool steel. For very high tolerance applications measured under one thousandth of an inch, Wire EDM avoids distortion from heat treating after cutting.

Electrical Discharge Machining is becoming an increasingly popular manufacturing method, and more companies are adopting it. That's why we are proud to be one of the few offering Wire EDM machining solutions in Coquitlam and Vancouver.

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