Wire erosion

Wire erosion

Wire erosion is a type of precision metal forming. It uses a wire as an electrode, eroding micrometres of metal of the machined item at a time. This creates a precision end product for use in industries such as aerospace and pharmaceuticals.

Industries that use it include:
* aerospace
* pharmaceutical
* petrochemical
* food
* motor
* ceramic

External links

* [http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-wire-erosion.htm "What is Wire Erosion?"]


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