EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) is a manufacturing process that uses electrical energy to remove material from a part by a series of rapidly recurring electrical pulses on the wire and the finished part. EDM can be used to fabricate intricate contours or cavities that would be difficult or impossible to machine with any other method. The Multi-axis precision EDM allows us to make difficult-to-complex precision parts in quantity of one to full production runs.

Five Star Tool Company continually invests in the latest EDM equipment so that we can meet the ever more demanding specifications while helping you achieve your cost targets. We design and build our own fixtures to help reduce costs as your production needs increase.

Wire EDM machining offers an array of important benefits during the manufacturing process. These include:

• • High precision: Wire EDM machines can achieve tolerances as small as ±0.0001 inches, making it possible to create intricate parts with extreme accuracy.
  • Efficient production: The non-contact nature of the process reduces the risk of tool wear and allows for continuous cutting, resulting in faster production times.
  • Versatility: Wire EDM can be used on various materials, including conductive and non-conductive metals, making it suitable for various applications.
  • Cost-effective: The precision and efficiency of Wire EDM can result in significant cost savings compared to traditional machining methods when precision is a must, or the material being machined is hard or exotic.
  • Simultaneous Cutting – wire EDM can cut through stacked materials to produce identical OEM components all at once.
  • Burr-free surface and edge finish. This means that parts often require minimal post-processing and can move directly to the next production stage, reducing overall lead times.
  • Exotic materials used in your manufacturing processes, such as tungsten carbide, super alloys, or medical-grade stainless steel are more easily shaped by Wire EDM machining than other methods.
  • With the lack of contact and force, parts with very thin walls results in no workpiece deformation. It also performs well when working with deep or narrow cavities. Wire EDM can produce intricate and complex shapes that might otherwise be impossible to achieve through traditional machining methods.