Sinker EDM
For shorter lead times and greater process reliability
Tebis puts you in control of the complexities of sinker EDM. Tebis supports the entire process from automatic detection of the areas to be eroded to convenient object-oriented design of the electrodes, their methodical NC machining, to measurement of the finished electrodes. All parameters that are important for manufacturing and use of the electrodes are automatically managed in electrode projects. This enables direct control of the machines and the generation of accompanying documents if necessary.
Functions
Automatically detect areas for sinker EDM
Let Tebis support you in the automatic search for all areas that still need to be machined after milling. This analysis before sinker EDM is based on the smallest milling tool used.
Quickly assemble complete electrode
The burn surfaces of the electrode can be resolved from the geometry at the click of a button. Use powerful interactive graphical functions to lengthen and complete the electrode. A wizard guides the user through assembly of the complete electrode for sinker EDM – including the probe frame, base, holder and the requisite raw material.
Automated NC programming
The structured design of the electrodes means that they are perfectly prepared for for automated NC programming. This is achieved using the individually prepared machining sequences stored in libraries and material removal strategies proven in practice. Tebis uses these to calculate contiguous CNC programs automatically for roughing, finishing and residual stock machining.
Integrated quality control
Tebis supports you in sinker EDM with quality control integrated in the process so you can produce maximum quality. This is achieved by measuring the electrode and transmitting offset data and the actual spark gap to the sinker EDM machine.
Management and process integration
You can manage all information for sinker EDM in the clearly structured object-oriented electrode projects. In addition to the electrode, holder and blank, this includes the NC programs for milling, eroding paths, NC programs for measurement and the documentation. And if you want maximum automation – with flexible manufacturing cells for electrodes and sinker electrodes – all the necessary information for cell control is available in the electrode project. This ensures a reliable automated electrode process.
Additional functions
- Create EDM paths
- Create repeat electrodes
- Generate documentation
- Holder and blank library
- Completeness analysis
- Multiple setup of electrodes
Machining methods
For more information on the possible machining methods for sinker electrodes:
