EDM Wire Products & Brass Wire EDM

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a manufacturing process whereby a desired shape is obtained using electrical discharges, is primarily used to cut hard metals and other materials that would be impossible to machine with traditional techniques. Sometimes referred to as “spark machining” or “spark eroding”, EDM is a non-traditional method of removing material by a series of rapidly recurring electric arcing discharges in the presence of an energetic electric field. EDM can cut small or odd-shaped angles, intricate contours or cavities in pre-hardened steel.

The EDM cutting tool is guided along the desired path. Consecutive sparks produce a series of micro-craters on the workpiece and remove material along the cutting path by melting and vaporization. The particles are washed away by the continuously flushing dielectric fluid. It is also important to note that a similar micro-crater is formed on the surface of the electrode. These micro-craters result in the gradual erosion of the electrode, many times requiring several different electrodes of varying tolerances to be used or, in the case of wire EDM machining, constant replacement of the wire by feeding from a spool.

Wire-cutting EDM is commonly used when low residual stresses are desired. Wire EDM has no added residual stress because it has no cutting forces. There is little change in the mechanical properties of a material in wire-cutting EDM due to these low residual stresses.

Description

CutWise Brass EDM Wire

CutWise Brass Wire

CutWise Brass Wire

 

 

CutWise Premium Brass Wire is a high performance based wire that performs much better than the typical high speed wire that is Cu/Zn=65%/35%.  CutWise EDM hard brass, medium brass, and soft brass wire outperforms many of the other brands in every aspect.  Not only will it cut faster than the typical wire, it will burn cleaner which also saves you money when it comes to your other EDM consumables such as EDM filters and EDM guides.  The wire is not a paraffin coated wire and therefore does not have the residual burn off of the paraffin during the cutting process.

This wire is a ISO9002 standard wire and thus is held to strict restrictions on the performance of the wire.

  • High quality ISO9002 certified wire. Non-Paraffin coated. This is an excellent all around wire.
  • From precision cuts to being cost effective for roughing operations.
  • Tensile Strength for Hard is 900  n/mm²  with an elongation of 3% and a conductivity rating at 20%IACS.
  • Tensile Strength for Soft is 490  n/mm² with an elongation of 15% and a conductivity rating at 23%IACS.
  • Precise wire diameter (0, -0.002mm)
  • Ideal for automatic threading
  • Extremely clean and smooth wire surface
CutWise – Wire Specifications
Type Item # Diameter Tensile Strength Elongation Conductivity(IACS) Color
CW-20H 0.008” 0.20mm ±900N/mm2 130K PSI 3% 23% GOLD
CW-25H 0.010” 0.25mm
CW-30H 0.012” 0.30mm
Soft Brass Wire CW-20S 0.008” 0.20mm ±490N/mm2 64-78K PSI 15%
CW-25S 0.010” 0.25mm
CW-30S 0.012” 0.30mm
CutWise – Spool Size Chart
Machine Type Spool Type 0.20mm 0.25mm 0.30mm
Japanese Machines P-3 * * *
P-5 * * *
P-10 * * *
P-20 * * *
European Machines D-125 * * *
D-160 * * *
D-200 * *  *

Gisco Brass EDM Wire

We carry this performance brass wire in Cobra Cut, Bronco Cut, & Mega sizes in bare brass, hard brass, and soft brass wire.  We carry both Japanese and European spool sizes for ease of customer use.  This high quality brass EDM wire is a very clean burning and efficient wire that is guaranteed to please all customers currently using hard brass wire from any other brand. Please call us for More Information.


Hitachi Brass EDM Wire

North American EDM carries ABZ Wire, HBZ Wire, and Super Soft Wire.  For more information please call us at (440) 918-3770.


Pro500 Stratified EDM Wire

Pro500 Stratified Wire

Pro500 Stratified Wire

 

 

This high quality European stratified wire is made to exacting standards. Thoroughly tested, this wire is designed to perform and shine on your Charmilles machine running stratified EDM wire.

Benefits

  • This wire has a special coating to enhance cutting speeds and surface quality.
  • This wire is designed to operate at higher speeds than traditional wire.
  • The surface quality will be much higher than traditional hard brass wire.
  • This wire burns extremely clean and has a very smooth wire surface.
Pro-500 – Wire Specifications
Type Item # Diameter Tensile Strength Elongation Conductivity(IACS) Color
Stratified EDM Wire P500-20S 0.008″ 0.20mm ±490N/mm2 64-78K PSI 15% 21% BRONZE
P500-25S 0.010” 0.25mm
P500-30S 0.012” 0.30mm
Pro-500 – Spool Size Chart
Machine Type Spool Type 0.20mm 0.25mm 0.30mm
European Machines D-125 * * *
D-160 * * *
D-200 * *

Pro900 Zinc Coated EDM Wire

EDM Zinc Coated Pro900 EDM WIre

EDM Zinc Coated Pro900 EDM Wire

 

 

Benefits

  • Precise Diameter (+0, -0.002mm)
  • This wire has a special coating to enhance cutting speeds and surface quality.
  • Stable coating state
  • This wire is designed to operate at higher speeds than traditional wire.
  • The surface quality will be much higher than traditional hard brass wire.
  • This wire burns extremely clean and has a very smooth wire surface.
Pro-900 – Wire Specifications
Type Item # Diameter Tensile Strength Elongation Conductivity(IACS) Color
Hard Brass Wire P900-20H 0.008” 0.20mm ±900N/mm2 130K PSI 3% 21% SILVER
P900-25H 0.010” 0.25mm
P900-30H 0.012” 0.30mm
Soft Brass Wire P900-20S 0.008” 0.20mm ±490N/mm2 64-78K PSI 15%
P900-25S 0.010” 0.25mm
P900-30S 0.012” 0.30mm
Pro-900 – Spool Size Chart
Machine Type Spool Type 0.20mm 0.25mm 0.30mm
Japanese Machines P-3 * * *
P-5 * * *
P-10 * * *
P-20 * * *
European Machines D-125 * * *
D-160 * * *
D-200 * *  *

SONIC Performance EDM Wire

Sonic Cut EDM Wire

Sonic Cut EDM Wire

 

 

The benefits include a speed increase of 10% to 20% without the problems associated with coated or “hybrid” type wire. Higher cutting stability as compared to general brass wire resulting in fewer wire breaks, less surface recast, and a reduction in the time for secondary operations. Of course, high diametrical tolerance is held on this ISO certified wire. As you can see from the enclosed brochure, the cost is comparable to a high quality brass with an instant increase in your available machine utilization and profit margin. A small investment is price with a dramatic increase in parts out the door.

This premium wire is truly the performance wire that is expected of the name.  It is not just brass wire, it is much better than that and no other wire supplier has offered you this wire before.  North American EDM has sole distribution rights to this wire and it is only available through us.  If you are looking for a way to increase productivity while saving money, than this is the wire for you.

SONIC – Wire Specifications
Type Item # Diameter Tensile Strength Elongation Conductivity(IACS) Color
Hard Brass Wire SONIC-20H 0.008” 0.20mm ±900N/mm2 130K PSI 3% 23% GOLD
SONIC-25H 0.010” 0.25mm
SONIC-30H 0.012” 0.30mm
Soft Brass Wire  SONIC-20S 0.008” 0.20mm ±490N/mm2 64-78K PSI 15%
SONIC-25S 0.010” 0.25mm
SONIC-30S 0.012” 0.30mm

 

 

SONIC – Spool Size Chart
Machine Type Spool Type 0.20mm 0.25mm 0.30mm
Japanese Machines P-3 * * *
P-5 * * *
P-10 * * *
P-20 * * *
European Machines D-125 * * *
D-160 * * *
D-200 * * *

HQ HARD BRASS WIRE – PREMIUM

  • Sodick industry standard Premium Hard Brass EDM wire for optimal performance
  • Manufactured under OEM standards to control quality, cleanliness, and straightness
  • High Zinc content Paraffin-free Brass

HQ Hard Brass - Premium

( CuZn40 – Tensile Strength 1000N)

JQ HARD BRASS WIRE – COST EFFICIENT

  • Universal Brass EDM wire for all around quality, performance, and price
  • Most economical choice of Brass EDM wire without sacrificing quality or performance
  • High Zinc content Paraffin-free Brass

JQ Hard Brass Wire - Cost Efficient

(CuZn40 – Tensile Strength 1100N)

PROCUT BRASS HALF-HARD

  • High quality Brass allow for standard machining applications
  • Well suited for machines that require Half-Hard EDM
  • Support higher accuracy for taper cutting

ProCut - Half Hard Brass

(CuZn37 – Tensile Strength 500N)

PROCUT – SOFT BRASS

  • High quality Brass allow for standard machining applications
  • Recommended for complex parts that require high taper angles

ProCut - Soft Brass

(CuZn37 – Tensile Strength 400N)