Geometry
Dimensional
Accuracy (+/- 0.001 inches per inch)
Too Low: 0.15
Easily Achieved: 0.5 or higher
Surface
Roughness (microinches)
Too Low: 50
Easily Achieved: 100 or higher
Bounding
Box Volume (cubic inches)
Low: 0.0005 - 0.01
Just Right: 0.01 - 1000
High: 1000 - 1500
Wall
Thickness
Uniform Walls Prefered: No
Max Wall Thickness (inches): 12
Min Wall Thickness (inches): 0.01
(over a 5" inch span)
Rounded Corners Prefered:
No
Compatible
Shapes:
The EDM process can be used to produce small-diameter deep holes
using a tungsten wire as the electrode, narrow slots, turbine blades,
and various intricate shapes.
Compatible shapes are
of the following categories:
- Free Form Drape
- Free Form General
- Planar
- Prismatic
- Thin Wall
- Constant Cross Section
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