The author discusses three recent advancements in electrical discharge machining: the use of linear motors on EDMs, wire EDMs with an automatic slug-removal capability and dielectric fluid additives that yield finer part finishes.
Bud Guitrau is the director of operations for GISCO Equipment Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., and the author of "The EDM Handbook." He has over 25 years of experience in the EDM industry.