EDM and WEDM machine operator training

We offer operator training for EDM and WEDM machines – sinker EDM machines and wire EDM machines made by ZAP B.P. and of our own design. The training is delivered by the people who design, build and service these machines, so we can also answer questions that go beyond the standard operating manual.

Who is it for

operators who are just starting out with electrical discharge machining,
companies that bought a used EDM or WEDM machine,
operators of machines after a retrofit – operation of the new control,
experienced operators who want to select machining parameters better and shorten machining time.

Training programme

The programme is always tailored to the machine and the participants’ experience. It usually covers:

EDM basics – the electrical discharge phenomenon, how die-sinking EDM and wire EDM work,
generator settings – what the machining parameters are and what they affect,
- sinker EDM: finding the balance between efficiency, surface quality and electrode wear; arcing (burn marks) – causes and prevention,
- wire EDM: pursuing higher efficiency and better surface quality,
electrodes (sinker EDM) – design considerations, electrode materials,
machine preparation – control panel operation, dielectric and filtration, clamping the workpiece and electrode, referencing,
programming
- sinker EDM: G and M code programs, linear and arc moves, EDM threading,
- wire EDM: using MegaCAD 2D with the BP-CAM extension (a plug-in that converts a drawn contour into a text file sent to the machine),
daily maintenance and safety – what to check to avoid costly breakdowns.

Organisation

Date, place and duration of the training are agreed individually – call or write to us and we will prepare a proposal.

Frequently asked questions

Can the training take place on our machine?

Yes – training on the machine the operator will use every day gives the best results. Details are agreed individually.

Do you provide training for machines from other manufacturers?

We mainly train on ZAP B.P. machines and machines of our own design. However, the general principles of EDM/WEDM machining and parameter selection are common to most sinker and wire EDM machines – ask us about your machine.

Tell us about your machine

Describe the machine (manufacturer, model, year) and what you want to achieve. We will tell you what can be done and what it will cost.

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