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Increase Wire EDM Machine Efficiency with Magnetic Filters

Eclipse Magnetics’ filtration systems are proven to increase wire EDM machine, die-cast machining and EDM drilling efficiency by extending dielectric fluid life, reducing wire consumption and vastly reducing secondary sparking.

Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), also known as wire-cut EDM, is a very effective way to cut both hard and delicate materials within small tolerances.The high-quality finish and ability to cut intricate and complex shapes has led to the process becoming increasingly popular among manufacturers. However, there are accepted problems with the process that have previously been difficult to overcome. By introducing a cost-effective magnetic filter, manufacturers can reduce these key problems such as secondary sparking or re-sparking, wire breakage and machine downtime to improve the productivity of the machine.

What is Secondary Sparking and How Does Magnetic Filtration Help?

One of the biggest benefits of magnetic filtration in the EDM process is the reduction in secondary sparking. Secondary sparking occurs when particles flowing within the dielectric fluid attract the spark before the workpiece, wasting energy. Secondary sparking accounts for almost 30% of lost efficiency during the machining process.

Magnetic Filters helps remove virtually all ferrous particles from the fluid - even those just microns in size - leading to a cleaner, more effective cut. With the removal of fine particles from the fluid, secondary sparking can, for the first time, be significantly reduced.

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Other Advantages of Magnetic Filters in EDM Process

Without fine-particle filtration, materials below 10-20 microns flow freely within the fluid. If left to circulate, the particles can cause secondary sparking , wire breakage and in increased machine times.

Installing a magnetic EDM filter is proven to help with:

Increased fluid life
Reduced secondary sparking
Reduced wire consumption
Improved performance
Reduced downtime
Significant cost savings

With many manufacturers expecting payback on the EDM machine within 2 years, it can be a race against time to make the machines profitable. Fitting a magnetic filter on an EDM machine offers an affordable option to speed up the EDM process and profit earlier from a better performing machine.

Micromag – The Ideal Filtration Solution for Wire EDM Machines

Our compact, high-performance Micromag magnetic filter offers the ideal solution for typical problems that arise during the EDM process.

Its high-intensity magnetic core and optimised fluid-flow orientation work effectively to remove virtually all ferrous particles from the dielectric fluid when used in conjunction with media filters. Its high collection capacity reduces machine downtime and cleaning can be done in seconds.

The low-cost Micromag is perfectly suited to offer a rapid return on investment, often within just weeks of installation.

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Read about one of our successful EDM filter applications

Discover how our client ADM Precision Tools generates more than £200k in efficiencies from a £1,500 investment in Micromag EDM filter.

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Adrian Seeley, Production Supervisor at AB MAURI UK & Ireland

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John Smith, MMTCI

"Magnetic filtration has dramatically cleaned up our fluids and improved the surface finish we can offer. It extracts around 50Kg per day of ferrous waste."

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