how fast does Wire EDM cut
The speed at which wire edm cuts is influenced by several factors, including the material being cut, the thickness of the material, pulse power supply,the working fluid,and the desired level of surface roughness. In general, wire EDM cutting is known for its ability to achieve high cutting speeds while maintaining cutting the hard materials.
The cutting speed of wire EDM is typically measured in terms of the wire feed rate, which refers to the speed at which the wire electrode is fed into the workpiece. not the wire running speed by the rotating wire cylinder,The wire feed rate can vary depending on the specific application and material being cut. However, in general, wire EDM machines can achieve feed rates ranging from a few millimeters per minute to several meters per minute.eg,the cutting speed for aluminum is 40mm²/min to 90mm²/min, often less than that cutting quenched steel speed 150mm²/min.
The other factor is the thickness of the material,wire cut speed caculation formula is as follow
Vs=Ve* H* T
Ve: electrode wire feed rate/min, H: thickness, T: time(minutes)
The cutting speed will be increasing while the thickness of workpiece(H) grows from that formula in theory.but the large thickness can make the impurity enter the slit in the workpiece,that allow the electrode wire to contact the workpiece material and produce a short circuit.so the wire electrodes stop feeding and cutting speed will be lower.Therefore,operators have to think about the working fluid that can do removal of impurities in the working zone.working fluid service life is 15 to 20 days when the edm wire cut machines work for 8 hours per day
In addition to the above factors of wire EDM cut machine, the pulse power supply is most important to the cutting speed.that including the effective engery output of pulse power and cutting voltage feedback.the output max current is 10A and the voltage of working is 60 to 80V DC,the sampling feedback has been intelligent more and more in recent years.The max.cutting speed achieves to 300mm²/min according to the wire edmcut speed caculator at present,that allow the high effective working for the wire EDM cut machine.
wire EDM high-speed cutting parts with current 10A video
To achieve optimal cutting speed and efficiency, wire EDM machines are equipped with advanced control systems. These systems allow operators to adjust various parameters such as wire tension, spark gap, and flushing conditions to optimize the cutting process. By fine-tuning these parameters, operators can achieve the desired balance between cutting speed and precision.
In conclusion, wire EDM cutting is a highly efficient and precise method that offers exceptional cutting speeds and accuracy. Its ability to cut through complex shapes and maintain tight tolerances makes it a preferred choice in various industries. By understanding the factors that influence cutting speed and efficiency, operators can optimize the wire EDM process to achieve the desired results.