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EDM Network exhibited at IMTS 2000, showing their
Today, EDM Network works out of a large Sugar Grove,
refurbished EDM machines. During the show, Ron met
Illinois facility. In addition to importing the CHMER line,
Mr. Wuu Shyong Wang, CEO and founder of CHMER
Ron’s team continues to offer customers an option for
EDM. CHMER was looking for an importer to bring
expertly refurbished machines.
CHMER equipment into the USA. Ron and Mr. Wang
Ron’s colleagues often describe him as a visionary, and
found they had much in common, particularly in a shared
idea that customer support is the foundation on which
the rapidly growing 3D additive market. One challenge in
companies are built.
this market has been the struggle to remove parts from
the build plates. Recognizing this need for a reliable
Ron looked carefully at the CHMER equipment. He one example of this is his ability to identify the needs of
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liked its quality and performance. However, CHMER’s
solution, Ron introduced the EDMMax large capacity
willingness to offer specialized and custom machines
Fast Wire EDM to EDM Network’s product offering.

convinced Ron there was a good ﬁt between CHMER and
He also collaborated with the manufacturer to develop
EDM Network. With a handshake and commitment from
technology optimized for build plate part removal. Ron’s
quick response to the market need and his proactive
both men, EDM Network became the exclusive importer
approach to offering an optimized solution are likely
of CHMER equipment. That relationship ﬂourished and is
still strong almost 25 years later.
some of the reasons for his success.
In a recent interview with Ron, he said, “I have been very fortunate to have, by pure chance, started into the
machine tool manufacturing business with my part-time job at Andrew Engineering company, but then, upon
graduation from the University of Minnesota, decided to stay in this industry and made it my career. EDM
Network will be 32 years old this November, and I would like to see it continue with our new people learning
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EDM and high-speed milling. My daughter and son are involved in the company, learning from the ground up, as
we all did. We look forward to staying focused on what we know best: EDMs. I see nothing on the horizon
to replace that machining capability!”
EDM Today is proud to recognize Ron Vogel’s career. His achievements and contributions
to our industry have truly earned him the honor of EDM Pioneer.

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