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EDM Training Programs |
POCO designed the EDM Training Program to help end users improve their EDM performance. Both the classroom and laboratory activities will give the beginner or the experienced EDM operator a better understanding of how to control the EDM process to achieve predictable results. This is practical information that the attendee can put to use on the shop floor. The number of students accepted for each class is small so that individual attention can be given to specific applications and interests. Attendees are encouraged to bring examples of their typical EDM applications to the class. |
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Program Logistics |
Technical Centers are located in North
America, Europe and Asia. There is no charge for attending
this program. Most training sessions are multi-day
events. |
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Classroom and Laboratory Topics |
Properties & Characteristics of Graphite
One of the keys to selecting the best grade of graphite
for any application is knowing the classifications
of materials and how to use the information on the
specification sheets. The properties and characteristics
of each grade of material are indicators of the type
of performance that can be expected during the EDM
process. Student will become familiar with the different
physical properties and the interrelationships that
make each grade unique. |
Materials Testing Laboratory
POCO maintains a testing laboratory for grade verification
and identification of materials by manufacturer and
grade. Discussions include the properties and characteristics
of a material that help identify unknown or unmarked
samples. |
Machining Graphite Techniques
Electrode fabrication techniques are discussed along with specific
guidelines necessary for machining graphite. Graphite
properties and characteristics determine the amount
of detail that can be machined into a particular graphite. |
EDM Basics
The theory of the EDM process, along with components of the EDM machine, are covered.
The five key factors in selecting an electrode material
are discussed in depth. Students work through a series
of calculations and formulas to determine the machine
settings necessary to achieve performance requirements,
such as metal removal rate, surface finish and electrode
wear. |
EDM Laboratory
Through a series of test cuts, students evaluate the performance of
selected electrode/workmetal combinations. Various
machine settings are used to obtained the desired metal
removal rate, surface finish or electrode wear. This
hands-on approach allows each student to fully understand
how the operator can control the EDM performance to
get predictable results. |
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Additional Information
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Careers
Note that you will be redirected to our parent company website, entegris.com, to search available positions
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Contacts
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EDM Distributors
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EDM Training
EDM training classes Free to the industry
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Entegris
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How to Buy
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Literature
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Terms and Conditions
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