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WIRE EDM CASE STUDY However, Bill stated emphatically

that it must be the right invest-
ment. “We don’t spend money just
for the sake of buying something
new,” he said. Instead, they identify
specifi c areas where an invest-
ment will be valuable and carefully
evaluate available products to
meet those needs. Most impor-
tantly, they consider the return on
investment (ROI).
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This case study focuses on Tool
Tech’s investment in EDM and
workholding systems for their Wire
EDM machines. Tool Tech’s Prod-
uct Manager Rusty Fullon gave
EDM Today a tour of the facility
and their Wire EDM department.

Tool Tech currently operates three
Mitsubishi Wire EDM machines.
Rusty Fullon in Front of his MV4800S Wire EDM
Included in the EDM room is Rusty Fullon in Front of his MV4800S Wire EDM
Mitsubishi’s large MV4800S, which
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Rusty explained was a recent investment. In addition to the MV4800S, Tool Tech also has Mitsubishi MV2400R and
the FA20 Wire EDM models. The decision to purchase the MV4800S was strategic—it expanded their Wire EDM
capabilities, allowing them to handle virtually any Wire EDM job their customers require.

When discussing the EDM department, Rusty emphasized tment, Rusty emphasized
When discussing the EDM depar
that while selecting the right EDM equipment is critical,
that while selecting the right EDM equipment is critical,
choosing the right workholding t
choosing the right workholding tooling is equally important.ooling is equally important.
INVESTING IN TO IMPROVE Tool Tech has standardized on workholding solutions from ool Tech has standardized on workholding solutions from
T
Ram Precision
Ram Precision Tool. Rusty spoke about the wide range of Tool. Rusty spoke about the wide range of
TECHNOLOGY PRECISION, QUALITY, work they handle and explained that Ram offers solutions
work they handle and explained that Ram offers solutions
AND COMPETITIVENESS
for all of it. Whether it’
for all of it. Whether it’s a large rail set for the MV4800S or s a large rail set for the MV4800S or
s
smaller vise setups for the other machines, they’re equipped maller vise setups for the other machines, they’re equipped
t
to handle jobs of every size and complexity.o handle jobs of every size and complexity.
When asked about ROI, Rusty described several ways veral ways
the investment in workholding has paid off. He paused
the investment in workholding has paid off. He paused
On a brisk March day, EDM Today had the opportunity to visit Tool Tech in Springfi eld, Ohio. Founded in 1985, the When asked about ROI, Rusty described se
thoughtfully and noted that it is diffi
company serves multiple industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and consumer goods. Like many thoughtfully and noted that it is diffi cult to put a precise cult to put a precise
value on all the benefi ts.alue on all the benefi ts.
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companies, Tool Tech began by renting a small space in a local building. By consistently producing high-quality EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine
Mitsubishi MV2400R Wire EDM
Mitsubishi MV2400R Wire EDM
work with timely deliveries, the company grew quickly. Within four years, it moved to its current Springfi eld location.
Since 1989, customer demand has continued to increase, prompting several One of the most signifi cant
expansions. The offi ce has been expanded twice, and the shop has grown advantages has been a sub-
three times with the addition of multiple manufacturing bays. stantial reduction in setup time.
In January 2018, Tool Tech was acquired by Tool Tech Holdings. Later, in Tool Tech carefully tracks both
2023, this same ownership group acquired Cameron Tool Corporation of setup and machining time, and
Lansing, Michigan. Both companies are ISO 9001:2015 accredited and, Rusty shared data showing,
combined, have enhanced capabilities to better serve their customers and on average, a 50% reduction in
expand business opportunities. setup time. More importantly,
he added, “The repeatability
In March 2022, Bill Mills became the President of Tool Tech. By May 2024, and rigidity of the Ram Preci-
sion tooling allow us to achieve
he became part of the ownership group with a stake in both Tool Tech and EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine
Cameron Tool. EDM Today sat down with Bill to gain insight into some of virtually zero scrap. We know
the business philosophies driving the company’s growth. Bill explained that our parts are made accurately—
one of his core beliefs is the need to differentiate Tool Tech as a strategy for and just as important—quickly.”
growth. Part of that differentiation comes from developing a versatile and He smiled and added proudly,
agile workforce. It also involves investing in equipment and technologies “Tool Tech often surprises our
that provide a competitive advantage by enabling the production of parts customers with delivery times
faster, more effi ciently, and with greater precision. that beat their expectations.”
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Bill Mills Medium Size P
President, Tool Tech (Continued on next page)
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