Sodick Wire Erosion

The travelling-wire EDM process typically involves cutting a metallic work-piece with a pure-metal or metal-alloy wire - a process commonly known as wire erosion.

Wire erosion is a particularly valuable resource to cut complex shapes in notoriously tough material types. Exceptional surface finishes down to 2 microns are achieved from this method of cutting metal. A variety of wire diameters ranging from 0.15mm to 0.3mm allows designs with differing corner radii to be cut, while the machines can deliver components with taper angles up to 30 degrees. 

The two Sodick wire eroders operated by MNB are amongst the fastest cutting machines on the market. Indeed, the top of the range AQ750 also has one of the highest capacities available - it is one of only a handful of such units in the UK, and can accommodate work pieces of maximum dimensions larger than 1 metre. The machines are CAD/CAM driven, using our Solidworks system, and the continuous automated operation is further enhanced by a remote feature enabling operator control over the internet. While the concept of an unmanned facility is still some way in the future (!), this kind of technology allows us to maximise the efficiency of the operation and turnaround times for our customers.

Our High Quality Precision Machining also includes - CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Horizontal Jig Boring and Milling, Vertical Jig Boring and Milling, Slotting, Spark Erosion, Sodick Wire Erosion, Manual Milling, Manual Turning, Grinding, Drilling and Tapping. 

For more information on Sodick Wire Erosion or any of MNB Precision's services, please contact us or call +44 (0)2476 695959