Speed EDM Wires – Coated Copper & Brass EDM Wires

When to use Speed EDM Wires

In the world of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), achieving optimal efficiency without compromising on quality is paramount. Speed EDM wires are engineered to meet this need, offering a solution that combines rapid cutting capabilities with precision machining. Understanding when to utilize these specialized wires can significantly enhance your manufacturing process, saving time and reducing costs. Here are several scenarios where speed EDM wires are particularly advantageous:

  • High-Volume Production Runs: When production demands are high and deadlines are tight, speed EDM wires can drastically reduce machining time. Their enhanced cutting rates allow for more parts to be produced within the same timeframe, making them ideal for large-scale manufacturing projects.
  • Tough Material Machining: For materials that are difficult to machine, such as hardened tool steels or superalloys, speed EDM wires provide an efficient cutting solution. Their properties allow for quicker penetration without sacrificing the integrity of the wire or the quality of the cut.
  • Complex Geometries and Intricate Details: When working on parts with complex shapes or requiring fine details, speed EDM wires maintain high precision while speeding up the process. This ensures that even the most delicate operations are completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Cost-Effective Operations: In situations where reducing operational costs is a priority, speed EDM wires can contribute significantly by minimizing machining time and energy consumption. Their efficiency can lead to lower per-part costs, especially in high-volume or continuous production settings.
  • Optimizing Machine Utilization: Utilizing speed EDM wires can help maximize the productivity of your EDM machines. By reducing the time each part spends on the machine, you can increase throughput and improve the overall utilization of your machining resources.
  • Meeting Tight Deadlines: For projects with stringent deadlines, the faster cutting rates offered by speed EDM wires can be a game-changer. They allow you to meet or even exceed expected delivery times, enhancing customer satisfaction and competitive edge.
  • Incorporating speed EDM wires into your machining strategy requires consideration of the specific demands of your project, including the material being machined, the complexity of the parts, and your production goals. By choosing to use speed EDM wires in these scenarios, you can achieve a balance of efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, propelling your manufacturing processes to new heights of productivity.

Coated Copper EDM Wires

Copper-coated EDM wire merges the excellent electrical conductivity of copper with a protective coating, enhancing EDM machining with its combination of speed, precision, and durability. This innovation allows for faster cutting speeds, ensuring efficient machining of various materials, from hard metals to softer alloys, without sacrificing the quality or integrity of the workpiece. The specialized coating minimizes wire breakage and extends the wire’s lifespan, contributing to smoother surface finishes and more precise cuts. Ideal for both high-volume production and intricate detailing, copper-coated EDM wire represents a cost-effective solution in the EDM field, reducing downtime and material waste, thereby optimizing overall production costs. Its versatility across applications—from aerospace components to delicate medical devices—makes it a superior choice for industries seeking to enhance machining performance and output quality.

Brass EDM Wires

Brass EDM wires are widely recognized for their versatility and efficiency in the EDM machining process. Made from an alloy of copper and zinc, brass wires strike an optimal balance between performance and cost, making them a preferred choice for a broad spectrum of EDM applications. These wires are known for their good electrical conductivity and moderate tensile strength, which allow for reliable cutting across various materials, including steel, aluminum, and exotic metals.

The utility of brass EDM wires extends from general-purpose machining to specific applications that require precision and a high-quality surface finish. Their adaptability to different cutting conditions, combined with the ability to produce excellent results at competitive costs, has cemented their status as a staple in the EDM field. Moreover, brass wires are available in various diameters and tensile strengths, providing machinists with the flexibility to tailor the machining process to the unique requirements of each project.

In essence, brass EDM wires represent a go-to solution for EDM professionals seeking a balance of efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in their machining operations. Their widespread use across industries underscores their reliability and the value they bring to precision manufacturing processes.

ReferenceIdentifierWire diameter (mm)Spool typeSpool weight (kg)Spool / Package
950202000AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 4 spools 4 kg0.2K12544
950202001AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 2 spools 8 kg0.2K16082
950202002AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 1 spool 16 kg0.2K200161
950202003AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 4 spools 5 kg0.2P554
950202004AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 2 spools 10 kg0.2P10102
950202005AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 1 spool 20 kg0.2P15201
950202006AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 2 spools 8 kg0.25K16082
950202007AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 1 spool 16 kg0.25K200161
950202008AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 1 spool 25 kg0.25K250251
950202009AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 4 spools 5 kg0.25P554
950202010AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 2 spools 10 kg0.25P10102
950202011AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 1 spool 20 kg0.25P15201
950202012AC CUT VH - 0.30 - 2 spools 8 kg0.3K16082
950202013AC CUT VH - 0.012 - 1 spool 35.2#0.3K200161
950202014AC CUT VH - 0.30 - 1 spool 25 kg0.3K250251
950202015AC CUT VH - 0.30 - 4 spools 5 kg0.3P554
950202016AC CUT VH - 0.30 - 2 spools 10 kg0.3P10102
950202017AC CUT VH - 0.30 - 1 spool 20 kg0.3P15201
950202020AC CUT VH - 0.33 - 1 spool 25 Kg0.33K25025
950202023AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 1 spool 8 kg0.2K16081
950202024AC CUT VH - 0.20 - 1 spool 5 kg0.2P551
950202027AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 1 spool 8 kg0.25K16081
950202028AC CUT VH - 0.25 - 1 spool 5 kg0.25P551
950202032AC CUT VH-0.30-1 spool 5kg0.3P551
950202113AC CUT VH - 0.012 - 1 spool 35.2#0.3K200161
950002000AC CUT X - 0.25 - 4 spools 4 kg0.25K12544
950002001AC CUT X - 0.25 - 2 spool 8 kg0.25K16082
950002002AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 16 kg0.25K200161
950002003AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 25 kg0.25K250251
950002004AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 45 kg0.25K355451
950002005AC CUT X - 0.25 - 4 spools 5 kg0.25P554
950002006AC CUT X - 0.25 - 2 spools 10 kg0.25P10102
950002007AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 20 kg0.25P15201
950002008AC CUT X - 0.30 - 4 spools 4 kg0.3K12544
950002009AC CUT X - 0.30 - 2 spools 8 kg0.3K16082
950002010AC CUT X - 0.30 - 1 spool 16 kg0.3K200161
950002011AC CUT X - 0.30 - 1 spool 25 kg0.3K250251
950002012AC CUT X - 0.30 - 1 spool 45 kg0.3K355451
950002013AC CUT X - 0.30 - 4 spools 5 kg0.3P554
950002014AC CUT X - 0.30 - 2 spools 10 kg0.3P10102
950002015AC CUT X - 0.30 - 1 spool 20 kg0.3P15201
950002016AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 25 kg.0.25P15251
950002020950-002-020 - AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 4 kg0.25K12541
950002021AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 8 kg0.25K16081
950002022AC CUT X - 0.25 - 1 spool 5 kg0.25P551
950001022AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 1 spool 5 kg0.25P551
950001021AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 1 spool 8 kg0.25K16081
950001020AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 1 spool 4 kg0.25K12541
950001019AC CUT XS - 0.33 - 1 spool 45 kg0.33K355451
950001018AC CUT XS - 0.33 - 1 spool 25 kg0.33K250251
950001017AC CUT XS - 0.33 - 1 spool 16 kg0.33K200161
950001016AC CUT XS - 0.33 - 2 spools 8 kg0.33K16082
950001015AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 1 spool 20 kg0.3P15201
950001014AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 2 spools 10 kg0.3P10102
950001013AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 4 spools 5 kg0.3P554
950001012AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 1 spool 45 kg0.3K355451
950001011AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 1 spool 25 kg0.3K250251
950001010AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 1 spool 16 kg0.3K200161
950001009AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 2 spools 8 kg0.3K16082
950001008AC CUT XS - 0.30 - 4 spools 4 kg0.3K12544
950001007AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 1 spool 20 kg0.25P15201
950001006AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 2 spools 10 kg0.25P10102
950001005AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 4 spools 5 kg0.25P554
950001004AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 1 spool 45 kg0.25K355451
950001003AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 1 spool 25 kg0.25K250251
950001002AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 1 spool 16 kg0.25K200161
950001001AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 2 spools 8 kg0.25K16082
950001000AC CUT XS - 0.25 - 4 spools 4 kg0.25K12544
950000000AC CUT Xcc - 0.25 - 2 spools 8 kg0.25K16082
950000001AC CUT Xcc - 0.25 - 1 spool 16 kg0.25K200161
950000002AC CUT Xcc - 0.25 - 1 spool 25 kg0.25K250251
950000003AC CUT Xcc - 0.25 - 4 spools 5 kg0.25P554
950000004AC CUT Xcc - 0.30 - 2 spools 8 kg0.3K16082
950000005AC CUT Xcc - 0.30 - 1 spool 16 kg0.3K200161
950000006AC CUT Xcc - 0.30 - 1 spool 25 kg0.3K250251
950000007AC CUT Xcc - 0.30 - 4 spools 5 kg0.3P554
950000008AC CUT Xcc - 0.33 - 2 spools 8 kg0.33K16082
950000009AC CUT Xcc - 0.33 - 1 spool 16 kg0.33K200161
950000010AC CUT Xcc - 0.33 - 1 spool 25 kg0.33K250251
950000011AC CUT Xcc - 0.33 - 4 spools 5 kg0.33P554
950000021AC CUT Xcc - 0.25 - 1 spool 8 kg0.25K25081
950000025950-000-025 - AC CUT Xcc - 0.33 - 1 spool 8 kg0.33K16081
950003007AC CUT XL - 0.30 - 1 spool 25 kg0.3K250251
950003006AC CUT XL - 0.30 - 1 spool 16 kg0.3K200161
950003005AC CUT XL - 0.30 - 2 spools 8 kg0.3K16082
950003004AC CUT XL - 0.30 - 4 spools 4 kg0.3K12544
950003003AC CUT XL - 0.25 - 1 spool 25 kg0.25K250251
950003002AC CUT XL - 0.25 - 1 spool 16 kg0.25K200161
950003001AC CUT XL - 0.25 - 2 spools 8 kg0.25K16082
950003000AC CUT XL - 0.25 - 4 spools 4 kg0.25K12544