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Date: 6/3/09
Subject: ZNC EDM Manual
Question:
Hi all
I need manual of ZNC EDM machine . Does any one can share or let me know where to find it.
Thanks,
Nam Ngo Phuong
namnp2007@gmail.com
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ZNC EDM Manual
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Date: 6/3/09
Subject: H-Cut 203 with Fanuc
Question:
This is my first time using this machine. I have a 203 HCut Hitachi with an SP150 Fanuc control. There is an alarm that reads BAL2 and it keeps flashing. I can't run a dry cycle. Any idea what might cause that.
James Binelli
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H-Cut 203 with Fanuc
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Date: 6/3/09
Subject: Cutting Titanium
Question:
Hi,
I have found some brass deposition after the first roughing cut of
titanium. Do you think that I can get rid of that yellow color if I use any
other kind of wire?What other measures do you think could work?
Thanks a lot
José A. Sánchez
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Cutting Titanium
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Date: 5/1/09
Subject: Surefirst Model 252 EDM Manual
Question:
Hi folks.....hope all's well....
Is there any person out there who can assist me to obtain an Instruction/Operation manual for a Surefirst EDM type 252
.....got one here...very good — but need the book please.
thanks
Allan
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Surefirst Model 252 EDM Manual
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Date: 5/1/09
Subject: Copper vs. Graphite
Question:
Sir,
I am working in a tool room of the plastic indusrty. We are using an Agie EDM machine for die sinking process. We have some small parts dies to make within highly close tolerences. Kindly suggest the best option between copper and graphite material to use as electrodes. We have to machine in a large number of cavities of Stavax material and hardend up to 52hrc. Kindly also suggest to us the grade of graphite or copper for this.
With thanks and regards,
Jaswinder Singh
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Copper vs. Graphite
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Date: 5/1/09
Subject: On-Site Mitsubishi EDM Applications
Question:
Offering my 26 years of Mitsubishi EDM applications experience. On site training and or applications related. Email to discuss your needs.
Not affiliated with Mitsubishi EDM / MC Machinery Systems, Inc.
Thank you,
Scott Alvarez
615-663-4786
EDMit@aol.com
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Date: 5/1/09
Subject: Black Spots
Question:
We are cutting aluminum on our Wire EDM and notice small black spots on the parts after being in the water for a couple hours. We’ve checked filters, DI level, etc. and everything seems fine. Parts are ultrasonic cleaned before we cut and don’t always show spots. Could it be a material issue? Is there anything else we can do to avoid these spots?
Thanks,
Jon McGraw
jpmcgraw@woh.rr.com
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Black Spots
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Date: 5/1/09
Subject: Electrode Material for Aluminum
Question:
What is a good electrode material to use on Aluminum?
Regards,
Dale Stilwell
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Electrode Material for Aluminum
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Date: 5/1/09
Subject: Sodick Operation Manual
Question:
Good day, I’m looking for a operation manual for a 1985 sodick 330w Fine wire edm machine. I would appreciate any help.
Best regards.
Michael
Michael.Tennison@supersagless.com
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Sodick Operation Manual
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Date: 4/22/09
Subject: Hitachi H-EMS2-20 Manual
Question:
Hi all.
We are looking for: Operation and Electric (or Service) Manual of Hitachi (Agie) EDM,
Model:H-EMS2-20,
S/n: H46349-1,
Control: 15LM II,
Mfg date: 1982.
Please let us know if some body can help us.
Thanks for your time.
Nam, Mgo Phuong, VN
namnp2007@gmail.com
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Hitachi H-EMS2-20 Manual
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Date: 4/20/09
Subject: Better Finish
Question:
Good morning.
I was wondering if any one has experience in cutting copper in EDM?
I'm looking for a 32 or better on finish part.
Is it possible to get a shinny finish like you get after milling
the part when done cutting on EDM ?????
My machine is DWC90SZ.
Thanks
Jack
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Better Finish
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Date: 4/20/09
Subject: Skimming
Question:
Any tips on skimming in a punch tab in one set up?
Glue type? Add graphite powder or other conductive? Use straps or just glue? Use gap shims? And lastly how do you get it out?
Thank you
EDMIT@aol.com
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Skimming
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Date: 4/20/09
Subject: Copper Wire for Wire EDM
Question:
Hello,
My name is Zuhair. I would like to know about a machine that uses copper wire. Can any Wire EDM machine use copper wire? If possible, what is the parameter setting to use in any Wire EDM machine.
Thank you - Zuhair
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Copper Wire for Wire EDM
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Date: 4/15/09
Subject: Wear from Secondary Arcing
Question:
I am running Titanium medical part in a 303 ss fixture. After running this job for 1-1/2 years we have several part stations that have extensive wear from secondary arcing. Is there a better fixture material I could be using or a technique for eliminating this problem?
Thanks,
Doug
dpierce@omnicomponents.com
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Wear from Secondary Arcing
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Date: 4/15/09
Subject: Hitachi Repair
Question:
We are looking for help in finding someone to repair our Hitachi EDM unit. It has the following specs:
EDM Type: H-Cut 203
Mfg. No.: D310378003
Date: 1988; Hitachi Seiko Ltd., Japan (Hitachi no longer makes this
equipment)
Control: Fanuc LTD, system HF
Type: A02B-0084-B201
Serial#: 7198918
Date: 11/1987
Power Supply: V Phase; HZ KVA
As soon as machine is booting up, all alarms activate and nothing functions. If you can help, please let us know, as this unit is vital to our company.
Thank you - Marjie
mhartman@elbex-us.com
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HItachi Repair
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Date: 4/12/09
Subject: Sinker EDM to Burn Carbide
Question:
We are going to purchase a new Vertical (RAM, Sinker) EDM Machine. We are considering Agie, Makino, and Sodick brand machines. Does anyone have any advice or experience with recent models? We will be using the machine to burn carbide.
Thank you
Ken
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Sinker EDM to Burn Carbide
Answer:
Ken,
We have been EDMing carbide for many years and nothing compares to Mitsubishi sinkers. They are the best for carbide by far. We have owned other brands and nothing compares in speed or finish.
Regards,
Ron Phillips
Valley Header Die, Inc.
(815)544-2169
(815)544-6130 fax
rphillips@valleyheaderdie.com
www.valleyheaderdie.com
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Date: 4/09/09
Subject: Chopper Motor
Question:
I am a Wire EDM manager at a new company. I have been running wire machines for 15 years but am new to Agies — and that is what we have. We have 3 classics. The problem we have is the scrap chopper motor seems to go out. We are going through 2 a year on each machine. I need to find the root cause to this problem, because they should last longer than this. Any help would be great.
Thanks
Dan
EDM Dept. Manager
danb@trueline-inc.com
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Chopper Motor
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Date: 2/25/09
Subject: Recycle Graphite
Question:
We make sure to save all carbide, copper, copper tungsten, and brass EDM wire and sell it for scrap. Do you know of anyone who recycles graphite?
Regards,
Bryan
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Recycle Graphite
Answer:
Dear Bryan,
There are 2 ways of looking at recycling graphite. The “big” recycling is to dump the material at some recycler who sorts, grades, and reprocesses the material. Metals can be separated, graded, melted into a homogeneous chemical whole, analyzed, and manipulated into products with known properties. This can not be done with graphite. There are too many types and possible contaminates to make recycling economical. Graphite is chemically carbon. It differs from other types of graphite, not chemically but physically. Grain size, binder, water content, oils, solvents, glues, etc. all affect the purity and performance properties of the finished product. True, a lab can analyze a sample to find its grain size, but cannot do so for every scrap of graphite.
The other type of recycling is small and local. If an electrode is known to be made of P3 and is no longer useful, it can be cut into smaller stock and thus reused or recycled. It is not uncommon to take a used piece of graphite that is 4 by 6 and 2 inch thick and cut it into electrodes 2 by 2 and 3 inches thick. This can be done with in 1 shop or among a small number of shops that cooperate on a tight circle of trust. You don’t want to put time and money into making a very nice tool only to find that it does not perform like high grade graphite.
When an electrode is finished, does not need to be used again, and is thought to contain a piece larger enough for the future, label it. One last thing, if this type of recycling is done make sure of the grade, all glues are removed, and it is dried to remove all water.
Paul VanRyn
vanryn4@sbcglobal.net
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Date: 2/17/09
Subject: Alarm Code
Question:
We have an alarm code that reads the following: SKIPPED MAINTAIN THE AT DEVICE. We can't find anything in the book about this and would like to know how to reset it to get the machine to run? Thanks in advance for any help you may offer.
Edward Thomas
Cost Estimator
Northmont Tool, Inc.
8741 N. Kimmel Rd.
Clayton, Ohio 45315
Phone - 937-836-9879
Fax - 937-836-9978
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Alarm Code
Answer:
Edward,
Sounds like you have a Mits WEDM.
To reset the blinking yellow alarm, do the following:
- MAINT Menu > Maintenance > AT Maint - This screen displays the wire feed retry counter. Clear the appropriate counter.
If that doesn't clear the alarm, try the following:
- MAINT Menu > Maintenance > MAINT TIMERS - This screen is the "maintenance log book" for the machine. If any of the bars is in red, then you need to clear the counter (and hopefully conduct the appropriate maintenance task).
Thanks,
Mike Ong
Prototype Equipment Design, the Engineers Machine Shop
http://www.engineersmachineshop.ca
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Date: 2/13/09
Subject: EDM SPEED
Question:
Dear All,
I am very interested in joining this forum. We would like to know the best way to increase our EDM speed when using graphite to steel.
Thanks very much.
Regards,
Akhsan, Indonesia
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EDM SPEED
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Date: 1/08/09
Subject: Dielectric Modification
Question:
I am interested in knowing about modification of dielectrics by addition of
micro/nano particles for benefits; and any tangible results on that .
Regards & Best Wishes for the NEW YEAR.
Pramod D Bapat / Mr.
Head(Q.C.& S.)
AMPHENOL Interconnect India Pvt. Ltd.
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Dielectric Modification
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Date: 1/08/09
Subject: AGIE Manual
Question:
DEAR SIR:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
INSTRUCTION AND OPERATION MANUAL
FOR HITACHI SEIKI MAKE, WIRE CUT EDM MACHINE
TYPE: H CUT 203M
POWER SUPPLY:
CONTROL: SP 150 FANUC
SYSTEM: HF
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF SOMEBODY CAN MAKE IT AVAILABLE
Regards
NESTOR J MARTINEZ M
Answer:
Hi Nestor,
I know an owner that has an INSTRUCTION AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR HITACHI SEIKI MAKE, WIRE CUT EDM MACHINE
TYPE: H CUT 203M.
I hope he will be able to help you.
Phone# 954-561-6518 please ask for Art.
Regards
Tony
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Date: 12/2/08
Subject: AGIE Manual MA400
Question:
Dear Sir,
We are looking for instruction & maintenance manual for AGIE make wire edm.
Machine type MA400, DEM400, CNC/100, Fast track.
Please let us know if somebody can make it available.
Regards
S D Kulkarni
E-Mail: kulk_sd@yahoo.com
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AGIE Manual and refer to model
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