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Wire EDM for Aerospace Precision Components
Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) uses a thin wire electrode to cut complex profiles in hardened materials without inducing mechanical stress. Essential for intricate aerospace components where conventional machining isn't feasible.
±0.0001"
Tolerances
8-16 Ra
Surface Finish
0+
Qualified Shops
Certified
AS9100
Why Aerospace Requires Wire EDM
- ✓Cuts hardened materials without heat-affected zones
- ✓No mechanical stress on delicate components
- ✓Achieves extremely tight tolerances
- ✓Produces complex internal features
- ✓Ideal for thin, fragile aerospace parts
Typical Applications
→Turbine blade roots and tips
→Gear profiles
→Fuel injection nozzles
→Intricate cooling passages
→Precision dies and molds
→Spline profiles
Materials Commonly Machined
InconelTitaniumHardened tool steelTungsten carbideMolybdenumKovar
Technical Considerations
- •Material must be electrically conductive
- •Wire diameter typically 0.004" to 0.012"
- •Submerged in deionized water during cutting
- •Multiple passes for best surface finish
Tolerances Achievable
- Position
- ±0.0001"
- Profile
- ±0.0002"
- Surface Finish
- 8-16 Ra
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What is Wire EDM?
Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) uses a thin wire electrode to cut complex profiles in hardened materials without inducing mechanical stress. Essential for intricate aerospace components where conventional machining isn't feasible.
Why is Wire EDM important for aerospace?
Cuts hardened materials without heat-affected zones
What tolerances can be achieved?
±0.0001"