COMPLEX MOLDS, SUPERIOR SURFACES
Head Lamp Fine-Finish Demo Summary The objective of the demonstration is to show how a molds complexity and the prescription of its optics make it impossible to maintain geometry if you hand polish the finish. The EDGE2 will demonstrate finishing without polishing.
Process Benefits
The EDGE2 EDMs the mold to finish dimensions, eliminating the need for polishing. Machining can be done unattended with tool changers and automatic systems.
Specifications
The cavity used will demonstrate fine finishing using graphite as an electrode.
| ELECTRODE MATERIAL: | POCO AF-5 |
| WORKPIECE MATERIAL: | H-13 |
| SURFACE FINISH: | 1.1 5Rmax |
| TOTAL CYCLE TIME: | 3 hrs. for 6 optics |
Scanner Mold Demo SummaryThe objective of the demonstration is to provide a good example of where adaptive control really makes a difference on how you approach a job.
Process Benefits
The cavity used shows ribs and detail on the same electrode, providing a small area at the start of the cut and then gaining more surface as it is machined down.

Specifications
| NUMBER OF ELECTRODES: | 2 |
| ELECTRODE MATERIAL: | POCO-200 |
| WORKPIECE MATERIAL: | H-13 |
| SURFACE MATERIAL: | 10 5Rmax |
| TOTAL CYCLE TIME: | 6 hrs. and 42 min. |
Bottle Mold Demo SummaryThe objective of the demonstration is to illustrate how the machine operates without flush and with low electrode wear.
Process Benefits
Because it machines without flushing through the electrode and without hoses, the EDGE2 can operate unattended.
Specifications
| NUMBER OF ELECTRODES: | 2 |
| ELECTRODE MATERIAL: | POCO-200 |
| WORKPIECE MATERIAL: | H-13 |
| SURFACE FINISH: | 10 5Rmax |
| TOTAL CYCLE TIME: | 7 hrs. and 20 min. |
Ampcoloy Demo Summary
The objective of the demonstration is to show that the EDGE2 is one of the few machines in the market that can burn ampcoloy.
Process Benefits
The EDGE2 burns ampcoloy faster and with less wear than any other EDM machine.
Specifications
| ELECTRODE MATERIAL: | POCO EDM-3 |
| WORKPIECE MATERIAL: | Ampcoloy |
| SURFACE FINISH: | 3 5Rmax |
| BOTTLE BASE MACHINE TIME: | 6 hrs. and 17 min. |
| PYRAMID CAVITY: | 3 hrs. and 12 min. |
| .040x2.0" BY 2.0" DEEP RIB: | 4 hrs. and 22 min. |