I am planning to build a mini desktop EDM. This was inspired by my days as an EDM operator in a small machine shop in Kerala. After that, I have always been intrigued that I needed a small machine that will help me cut metals and profile them. TADA, we have the mini EDM. The design was inspired by the Formlabs FORM 1 SLA 3D printer, and I really wanted to make it look the same.
Having started my journey as an EDM operator at the age of 18, I was immediately captivated by the precision and intricacy with which EDM could cut through metals. The process seemed almost magical, as it involved using electrical discharges to erode material, enabling the creation of highly detailed and accurate parts. This experience ignited my curiosity and passion for machining, leading me to envision a mini desktop EDM system that could bring the capabilities of this technology to a wider audience. Inspired by the sleek design of the Formlabs FORM 1 SLA 3D printer, I aim to infuse aesthetics with functionality, creating a visually appealing and user-friendly machine for metal cutting and profiling.
Week 1-2: Research and Requirements Gathering (2 weeks)
Week 3-4: Concept Development and Initial Design (2 weeks)
Week 5-6: Detailed Design and CAD Modeling (2 weeks)
Week 7-8: Simulation and Analysis (2 weeks)
Week 9-10: Material Sourcing and Prototyping (2 weeks)
Week 11-12: Assembly and Mechanical Integration (2 weeks)
Week 13: Electronics Design and Prototyping (1 week)
Week 13-14: Software Development and Interface Design (2 weeks)
Week 14-16: Testing, Optimization, and Documentation (3 weeks)
to i had some idea on the workings of an edm from a machinist perspective but i wanted to get more information on the power electronics part as i was having very little knowledge on it
so these are some of the reference that i was able to get
the most promising project that i was able to get was by a team called reck robotics and they have a dedicated power supply for a table top edm
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Reck robotics github
then i also came across a MTM project by mr.Will Langford it is a wire cut edm
fablab mtm wirecut
i also visited my workshop that i worked as a edm operator for checking their latest edm machines
i am yet to figure out the powersupply i am planning to conduct some testing based on few hypothesis i have
i finished the cad design of the project
