Affordable wire EDM lighting solution

Nc_coder · Mar 21, 2016

Hi Guys,

We just got a new wire machine but it is darker then looking in a coal mine. I was wondering what kind of affordable lighting solutions you guys are using out there. I priced some out but my Boss almost went into cardiac arrest when he saw the prices.

I was looking into possibly using a waterproof LED gooseneck light with a magnetic base?

Thanks,

Nc_coder

bob · Mar 21, 2016

I use those stick on led strips, cheap and waterproof but you need a 12v transformer.
Bob

Sybilsurf · Mar 22, 2016

I have an Ikea clip-on LED light on each of our machines. The light is on a gooseneck about a foot long so that I can aim it right where I want it. Works great for $14!

Steven-Canada · Mar 22, 2016

There are some new LED 6500K automotive style driving/spot/flood lamps

Bright, sunlight coloured, waterproof, Fifty dollars ish
But they need an arm, or mounting

easy to find on Amazon
Amazon.ca: Accent & Off Road Lighting: Automotive: Light Bars, LED & Neon Lights, Running Lights & More

Mike1974 · Mar 22, 2016

The new machine did not come with a light? That stinks, was it like a Haas style upgrade, $750 for a $50 light? :stirthepot:

Seriously though, I feel your pain. I ran an old charmilles 290 that the light burnt out, same thing, boss was gonna be damned before he had that thing replaced from charmilles! I ended up keeping a flashlight at the machine... :wall:

Zahnrad Kopf · Mar 22, 2016

Nc_coder said:
Hi Guys,

We just got a new wire machine but it is darker then looking in a coal mine. I was wondering what kind of affordable lighting solutions you guys are using out there. I priced some out but my Boss almost went into cardiac arrest when he saw the prices. I was looking into possibly using a waterproof LED gooseneck light with a magnetic base?
Thanks,
Nc_coder

I use a couple of these, one hung on each side of the tank. Work GREAT for me. Love them.

12-Volt LED Stick Light | Milwaukee Tool

I also happen to have a couple aftermarket Shark lamps that came from a parts machine. If you wanted them I would make you one heck of a deal.

Time to clean up the shop...

Sybilsurf · Mar 22, 2016

Here's a pic of the Ikea jansjo light FYI

Ward

Zahnrad Kopf · Mar 23, 2016

Zahnrad Kopf said:
I also happen to have a couple aftermarket Shark lamps that came from a parts machine. If you wanted them I would make you one heck of a deal. Time to clean up the shop...

Correction! They are " Sawtooth " brand lamps. Doh! :rolleyes5:

Girl23 · Mar 27, 2016

Barbuda, it's a submersible led light and works great.....magnetic clamps mounts to side of tank.

Nc_coder said:
Hi Guys,

We just got a new wire machine but it is darker then looking in a coal mine. I was wondering what kind of affordable lighting solutions you guys are using out there. I priced some out but my Boss almost went into cardiac arrest when he saw the prices. I was looking into possibly using a waterproof LED gooseneck light with a magnetic base?

Thanks,

Nc_coder

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