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Lawrence Rhoades

Lawrence Rhoades is president of Extrude Hone Corp., Irwin, Pennsylvania.

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Articles April 1, 1996 Lawrence Rhoades
Understanding EDMed Surfaces
EDMing removes material at such high temperatures that the process produces metallurgical changes in the material surrounding the cut. This article discusses the various surface effects and how they can be detected and measured. It also reviews the different methods for correcting or removing the surface flaws and roughness caused by EDMing.