Fathom manufactures high-quality parts for its customers in its wire EDM shops. Whether your project is time-sensitive, high-precision, highly complex or short production run related, Fathom can meet the requirements of your project.
Wire EDM shops can produce a wide variety of different parts. Medical devices, miniature parts, prototypes and more, can all be made in a wire EDM shop. Many different industries use wire EDM shops to make parts, including automotive, aerospace and electronics. Some examples of products made using wire EDM shops include:
Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is perfect for manufacturing parts made from electrically conductive, hard or brittle materials. Wire EDM can cut complex and intricate shapes and is often used when a conventional manufacturing method will not work. Wire EDM does not place any stress on the material. No burrs are produced during wire EDM which allows for a quicker turnaround.
Submit your file to Fathom’s SmartQuote online platform and receive a quote in as little as 1 hour, usually within 24 hours. Ready for a wire EDM quote or to learn about another manufacturing service? Contact Fathom today. Fathom’s wire EDM lead times are as follows:
Does wire EDM sound like the perfect match for your complex project? Fathom is ready to work with you. Fathom’s single-source global network will support all your low- to high-volume projects. By utilizing both additive and advanced technologies, Fathom can deliver high-quality products that satisfy our clients.
Fathom offers 28 different manufacturing processes including wire EDM.
Fathom’s manufacturing facilities include over 530 machines, including mills, lathes, presses, press brakes, turret punches and additive systems. Thirty-one of Fathom’s machines are dedicated to EDM manufacturing, including 16 for wire EDM, 12 for sinker EDM, and 3 for drill EDM. Thanks to Fathom’s global network of state-of-the-art equipment, Fathom offers its customers a rapid turnaround.
In addition to wire EDM, Fathom also offers hybridized services. Fathom is ready to assist you with your complex project. A recent case study illustrates how Fathom manufactured 20,000 parts in 27 days using 55+ tools, including water jet cutting services.:
A customer came to Fathom with a complex project that spanned the technologies and processes of rapid production—and needed it done fast. Fathom delivered.
55+ Tools to Injection
Mold 15,000 Parts
First Article in 2 Weeks
3,000+ 3D
Printed Parts
2,000+ Metal
Fabricated Parts
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing—PolyJet, SLS, MJF.
DFM Analysis + CAD Mods.
CNC Machining. Laser Cutting.
Stamping. Die Cutting. Post-Opp Drilling.
24-hour Turnaround Urethane Casting.
Injection + Compression Molding.
Model Finishing. Insert Assembly.
Advanced Project Management.
Fathom has 5 US-based locations that offer wire EDM, offering nationwide coverage to the entire United States. Fathom’s advanced prototyping and manufacturing services include injection molding, CNC machining, chemical etching, metal 3D printing, and more. We have provided over 200,000 quotes to leading U.S. companies and are ready to provide you with a quote today.
Wire EDM locations include:
ARIZONA
444 W. 21st St. Ste. 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
ISO 9001:2015
NIST 800-171 Compliant
ITAR
FLORIDA
14000 N.W. 58th Court
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
ISO 13485:2016
ILLINOIS
1207 Adams Drive
McHenry, IL 60051
1401 Brummel Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
TEXAS
1513 Sam Bass Rd
Round Rock, TX 78681
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485:2016
Even when working with hard materials, high precision is possible with wire EDM technology. Even greater accuracy can be achieved by using a lower power and speed. Once the power and flushing pressure have been reduced, a +/- 0.0005” tolerance is possible.
| Material Thickness | Tolerance | Kerf | Part Volume | Set Up Cost | Lead Time ** | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 15.750 inches thick | 0.0005" | 0.006" | 1-200 Is Best | Low | 6-8 days | Conductive Metals, Carbon |
Wire EDM should be used with any conductive metal such as titanium, aluminum, brass, alloys, and superalloys. Thanks to wire EDM’s accuracy, wire EDM has become a popular manufacturing method for various industries. Whether for part or prototype, Fathom has many materials suitable for wire EDM, including:
Even though wire EDM can produce a smooth or mirror-like finish, some finishing may be needed to customize a part. Common finishing processes used for wire EDM parts include:
Painting is used to add color, varnish, or ink to a part. The painting process may include powder coating, liquid coating, or e-coating. A part is powder coated by using an electrostatically charged powder, which leaves a scratch-resistant and uniform coat on the metal part. Liquid coating applies wet paint to the surface of a part. During e-coating, the part is dipped into a bath of paint where it and the paint are electrified, resulting in the paint adhering to the part.
When a part needs a label or design, transferring may be used. To transfer a design, pressure is applied to the part using a heated press. Transferring can also be used to print a design that will later be engraved onto the part.
Sometimes parts are produced as smaller pieces that must then be assembled to form a larger part. During assembly, the part is bonded to other pieces using fasteners or bonding procedures that may be permanent or temporary.
When a round hole must be added to a part, drilling is used. To create the hole, a drill press, tapping, or milling machine may be used. Other types of drills that may be used include spotting or peck drills.
Unwanted material known as burrs or unwanted raised edges can be removed through deburring. Electrochemical deburring, thermal deburring, or abrasive flow deburring may be used. Electrochemical deburring uses an anodic metal dissolution to remove unwanted material. Thermal deburring uses a combustible gas in a pressurized chamber to deburr a part. Abrasive deburring uses an abrasive slurry to deburr the part.
A: Yes, Fathom offers wire EDM machining.
A: Wire EDM is the process of machining metal that uses a tool to discharge sparks onto metal material. The discharge melts the material, creating an accurate cut.
A: Fathom’s certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, and ISO 13485:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom is ITAR certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom’s certifications include NIST 800-171. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: The cost of a wire EDM project depends on the complexity of the design, materials chosen, quantity ordered, labor and more. For a fast quote, submit your file through the SmartQuote platform.
A: A wire EDM machine shop is a facility that uses wire EDM to produce a variety of parts including parts for aerospace, electronic, and medical industries.
A: Wire EDM services are manufacturing services that use wire EDM technology. Wire EDM uses electrical sparks to create a shape from metal.
A: Wire EDM is a highly accurate manufacturing method capable of tolerances of +/- 0.0005”.
Are you ready to start your wire EDM project? Need a fast quote? Use Fathom’s SmartQuote application for any file.
