So here is the situation, we have a small fabrication and machine shop. We get into lots of odd stuff and short lead time items (like a lot of other shops). We have considered several times trying to pick up a used RAM or Wire EDM (or both) just to get our feet wet with EDM. We would mostly plan to use it for features on parts that would be a bear to do on a VMC or lathe but that aren't necessarily super tight tolerance. Stuff like a blind keyway, or a sharp cornered internal profile. Then if that worked out well enough we could maybe move up to better equipment at a later date when we have some experience under our belt.
But...here is what holds us back: how the heck does someone learn to do EDM without working for someone who does it already? I have searched in vain for technical books etc to give me some kind of starting point. I know the principles at play but to setup and run and EDM seems way beyond me, unless the machine manuals are pretty detailed.
So there is the question: how does a person learn EDM without working at a shop that does EDM?
I welcome your thoughts.
Leviathan
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But...here is what holds us back: how the heck does someone learn to do EDM without working for someone who does it already? I have searched in vain for technical books etc to give me some kind of starting point. I know the principles at play but to setup and run and EDM seems way beyond me, unless the machine manuals are pretty detailed.
So there is the question: how does a person learn EDM without working at a shop that does EDM?
I welcome your thoughts.
Leviathan
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