Page 30 - Fall 2024 EDM Today

P. 30

EDM Today Magazine
EDM Today Magazine
EDM Today Magazine XACT WIRE EDM
Special Event Coverage

CELEBRATES

EDM Today Magazine
EDM Today Magazine DUAL 40TH AND 30TH
EDM Today Magazine
ANNIVERSARIES

In 1984, Jeff Gubbins, along with a partner at the time, had a vision. They believed investing in the best technology,
hiring and training the best people, and listening to their customers’ needs would be a formula for success. Jeff
knew that with ﬁ ve years of Wire EDM experience, he had the machining skills to do the work at a high level. With his
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science degree and his current pursuit of an MBA from Marquette University, he
also had conﬁ dence in his technical and business skills.

EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine

XACT Wire EDM Headquarters
Waukesha, Wisconsin

XACT started with one Japax LU3B “Bridgeport Style” Wire EDM in a small rented 1,000 sq ft shop in Waukesha,
Wisconsin. In 1986, a new Charmilles Roboﬁ l 400 and advanced CAD/CAM station were purchased that could do
4-axis UV work. At the time, this was expensive, innovative technology. Early on, Jeff focused on seeking production
work, but most applications involved tooling back then. He found that the tool-making industry (stamping dies and
molds) was eager to ﬁ nd a company to meet its needs. They demanded on-time delivery and high-precision work.
Jeff met and exceeded their expectations and was rewarded with more work. More importantly, the word spread of
this small company doing outstanding work. XACT also did a variety of marketing from the very beginning. This set
EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today, Fall 2024 Issue
EDM Today Magazine
XACT Wire on a path that allowed it to grow into the company that it is today. XACT Wire currently has an arsenal of
46 Wire EDMs and 9 high-speed Small-Hole EDMs, zero mills, lathes, and grinders!
28

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35