EDM technology is especially attractive for cutting features into Nitinol materials. Cutting is achieved by a charged electrode that is passed through or into the material. As the electrode nears the work piece, it discharges a spark and ablates the material nearest the electrode. A dielectric fluid is introduced into the spark gap to ensure optimal spark integrity and to flush away the generated debris. It has the added benefit of minimizing the recast/heat affected zone (HAZ) layer in Nitinol components.
Wire EDM machining is characterized by a continuously fed electrode wire that is passed through the work piece. Because cutting is achieved via an induced spark, no force is induced on the work piece during the cutting. Fine geometry features (
Sinker EDM machining is characterized by a shaped electrode or “negative” that is passed into the work piece. Internal shaped features, including threads are readily achieved by this method.
Small Hole machining is characterized by passing a single or multi-lumen electrode into the work piece and is the method of choice for producing small diameter (<.010”), deep="" holes="" (="">10XDia).</.010”),>
Sinker EDM machining is characterized by a shaped electrode or “negative” that is passed into the work piece. Internal shaped features, including threads are readily achieved by this method.
Small Hole machining is characterized by passing a single or multi-lumen electrode into the work piece and is the method of choice for producing small diameter (<.010”), deep="" holes="" (="">10XDia).</.010”),>