EDM wire cut machine is a common metal processing equipment that can cut metal materials into required shapes and sizes through electric spark discharge. According to different cutting methods and functions, EDM wire cut machines can be divided into many types. This article will introduce the classification of EDM wire cut machines in detail.

1. Classification according to working principle

1.1 Wire EDM machine

The wire EDM machine uses the principle of spark corrosion to cut. By generating sparks on the surface of the workpiece, the workpiece material is partially melted and corroded, thereby achieving cutting processing.

1.2 Wire cutting machine

The wire cutting machine uses the principle of wire cutting to process, passing a thin wire through the workpiece to achieve cutting processing.

2. Classification according to structure

2.1 bridge type EDM wire cut machine

Bridge EDM wire cut machine is an EDM wire cut machine with a relatively complex structure. It adopts a bridge structure and the cutting head can move in three directions: X, Y and Z. The advantage of this kind of equipment is that it has a large cutting range and can cut relatively large metal materials, but its disadvantage is that its structure is relatively complex and its maintenance cost is high.

2.2 Vertical EDM wire cutting machine

The vertical EDM wire cut machine is an EDM wire cut machine with a relatively simple structure. It adopts a vertical structure and the cutting head can only move in the Z direction. The advantage of this kind of equipment is simple structure and low maintenance cost, but its disadvantage is that the cutting range is relatively small and it can only cut relatively small metal materials.

3. Classification according to control system

3.1 CNC EDM wire cutting machine

CNC EDM wire cut machine is an EDM wire cut machine controlled by a CNC system. It can be controlled by a computer program to achieve automated cutting. The advantage of this kind of equipment is that it has high cutting accuracy and can achieve complex cutting shapes, but its disadvantages are that it is relatively expensive and has relatively high maintenance costs.

3.2 Manual EDM wire cutting machine

Manual EDM wire cut machine is a manually controlled EDM wire cut machine, which requires the operator to manually control the cutting head for cutting. The advantages of this kind of equipment are relatively low price and simple operation, but its disadvantage is that the cutting accuracy is relatively low and it can only perform simple cutting.

4. Classification according to application fields

4.1 Metal processing EDM wire cut machine

Metal processing EDM wire cut machine is an EDM wire cut machine specially used for metal processing. It can cut various metal materials, such as steel, aluminum, copper, etc. The advantages of this equipment are fast cutting speed and high cutting accuracy, but its disadvantage is that the price is relatively high.

4.2 Mold processing EDM wire cut machine

Mold processing EDM wire cut machine is an EDM wire cut machine specially used for mold processing. It can cut various mold materials, such as plastics, aluminum alloys, etc. The advantage of this equipment is that it has high cutting accuracy and can achieve complex cutting shapes, but its disadvantage is that it is relatively expensive.

To sum up, the classification of EDM wire cut machines can be carried out from multiple angles. Different classification methods have different advantages and disadvantages. Users can choose the equipment that suits them according to their own needs.

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