Wire EDM Services
Electrical discharge machining, EDM for short, more commonly referred to as spark eroding, die sinking, spark machining, or wire burning, is a metal fabrication process where a desired outline is obtained by electrical discharges produced by copper wire. Cove West utilizes a Sodick wire EDM machine to produce a majority of our tooling and can assist you in completing your wire EDM machining services project. Our precision wire EDM service plays a pivotal role in our tooling production.
Wire EDM machining uses a thin, CNC-controlled electrode wire to cut out toolpaths, intricate shapes, and tight-tolerance patterns. As sparks form between the wire and the material, the two never directly come into contact, meaning the cutting path encounters little to no distinction while running. This advanced technology enables us to work with steel at multiple stages of its life and use, most notably after heat treatment.
Advantages of Wire EDM:
- Minimal, if any, burrs are created
- A workpiece can be handled in its annealed state or post heat treatment
- Machining and cutting workpieces post heat treatment allows for more reliable dimensional accuracy
- Improved surface finishes
- Intricate, complex, and delicate workpieces can be easily created
- Incredibly tight tolerances can be met
- High-precision fitment is consistently achieved
Our wire EDM services make this technology a staple when producing tooling for various industries and applications such as: robotics, cutting tools, additive manufacturing, machine parts, extrusion dies, punch and dies, and so much more!
Wire EDM Materials:
Our wire EDM machining services include a variety of materials, including, but not limited to the following: tool steels, hardened steels, high-speed steels, carbon steels, aluminum, brass, and copper.
Types of EDM Products We Manufacture
We produce a wide range of precision parts using wire EDM machining services. These products are built to meet demanding applications where accuracy, consistency, and fine finishes are essential.
Common EDM-manufactured products include:
- Punch and die tooling
- Extrusion dies
- Precision machine parts
- Fixtures and jigs
- Additive manufacturing tooling
- Custom and proprietary components
Wire EDM services are particularly well suited for complex profiles, tight-tolerance requirements, and heat-treated materials. Each part is machined to exact specifications with attention to fit and performance.
Benefits of Choosing Our Wire EDM Services
Our wire EDM machining services offer key benefits that support high-quality production and repeatable accuracy. These advantages include:
- Tight tolerances for fine-detail components
- Ability to cut hardened, heat-treated, or delicate parts
- No mechanical contact, which prevents part distortion
- Smooth, burr-free finishes
- Consistent results across large or small production runs
- Reliable lead times, including fast-turn projects
These capabilities make our precision wire EDM service a reliable option for both standard and specialized work.
Not Every Shop Can Handle Your Print. We Can.
Ready to move your project forward with precision and reliability? We offer wire EDM services that deliver consistent results and tight tolerances for complex parts. Whether you need a single prototype or a full production run, our team is here to support your requirements. Contact us today to request a quote, review your drawings, or speak with an EDM specialist. Let’s talk about how we can help meet your machining goals with accuracy and efficiency.