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There are two types of EDMs, the first is the sinker EDM and the second are wire EDMs. EDMs have a higher precision than ordinary CNC machines. This is due to the fact that EDMs are not subjected to the...

Maximum Material Condition (MMC) is when the size limit of the feature of a part, results in the maximum amount of material for the part, the smallest hole or the largest pin are examples.  Least...

The first type of cutting tool used in the vertical milling machine is the end mill. There is the flat end mill. There are also ball mills which are curved on the bottom. End mills have different...

The Lathe is a material removing device used for turning round stock down to size.  The lathe is used to create threads on the outside of a round part, usually at the end of the work piece.  It...