Small Hole EDM Advantages

Small hole EDM is in many ways similar to a drilling operation but offers the advantages of EDM machining.

  • Very low machining forces that make it ideal for drilling delicate parts
  • Workpiece hardness has no detrimental impact on performance
  • Angle of entry is unimportant because there is no contact between the tool and workpiece
  • Burr-free finished holes
  • Part heights up to 14”are possible, depending on part configuration
  • Maximum XY travel: X-22″ & Y-14″
  • Other sizes may be available with lead time and/or large quantity orders.

Capabilities

Common EDM Hole Drilling Applications

  • Coolant holes in hardened machine tool bits for taps, end mills, and drills
  • Addition of wire EDM start holes after heat treating
  • Removal of broken drill bits and taps
  • Placement of holes too small/difficult for conventional drilling
  • Burr free holes
  • Wire safety holes

EDM Small Hole Drilling in Carbide

Xact Wire EDM has an ideal machine that uses an oil based coolant to provide better edge control, surface finish and matching speed. It compliments our numerous other high-speed small hole EDM machines that specialize in all other conductive materials.

Other Services

  • Prototyping
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Inspection
  • Laser Marking
  • Wire EDM

Production Quantity

  • 1 Part to 100,000+ Parts

Quality Control Certifications

Quality Control Process

  • CMM
  • SPC
  • Video