Discussion

In this experiment, we have been told to design a basic Numerical Control program and cut it
using the Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) wire cut. In this laboratory session, we were
explained and have to conduct the EDM machine ourself in the second session. EDM is an electro-
thermal non-traditional machining process, where the material removal mainly occurs due to
thermal energy of the spark. A thin, electrially charged wire held between upper and lower to
form one electrode. Electrical energy is used to generate electrical spark An electrical spark is
created between an electrode and a work piece. EDM works by removing material in the path of
electrical discharges that form an arc between an electrode tool and the work piece. It
manufacturing is quite affordable and a very desirable manufacturing process when lows counts
or high accuracy is required. Firstly , we have to decide the design profile within a 50mm 50mm
size plate. Then, from the desired profile design we have to generate the basic NC programme
sobthat it can be run in the EDM machines navigation. At the end of the process, we got the end
product with the desired shape as in the result.

The advantage of the EDM Wire Cut machine is that it capable to cut metrials regardless of
its hardness but mustvbe a conducting material. EDM Wire Cut is also suitable for producing
products with high accuracy and less tolerance.However, EDM-Wire Cut also has its own
disadvantages. The EDM-Wire Cut Machine is more expensive than other machines and also high
skills are required to handle the machine.

There are a few precautious steps needed while handling the EDM-Wire Cut.First one is
never touch the electrode while the machine is in operation and not wears any conductive
clothing or accessories such as jewellery. We also need to keep the machine well maintaned and
lubricated. Do ensure that the work is done by a well-qualified professional either handling the
machine. For the error, we do not have to worry much of it as the machine checked our NC
programming before proceed to machine it. If our NC programmen go wrong, the desired shape
or profile design would not display and we have to recheck our codes and fix it till get the desired
shape.
Conclusion

From the result we obtained, clearly it can be said that we have successfully conduct the
experiment. While achieving our objectives, we also find some difficulties while conducting the
experiment especially during checking the profile. A small mistake can make the design won't
display and we have to recheck and do the correction on the NC programme. In a nut shell, the
experiment was successful and produce a good result.