EDM Burning vs Hard Milling | Learn to Burn

If Steve were to do this job again... he would have done it differently. TO BURN OR NOT TO BURN? Believe it or not, it can be more productive to burn MORE as opposed to cutting. This is a particularly controversial topic especially when considering sinker EDM. In this video, Steve is going to explain why the best solution was to make more electrodes and get the part out of the cutting machine earlier. Jobs should be judged on a case by case basis. Grab the time stamps below: 0:00 Introduction 02:49 The job that Steve would have done differently. 03:49 How Steve defines efficiency 04:58 Design file view of the area up for debate 06:45 Large part features that make more sense to burn instead of cut 07:33 Unique and unconventional solution for a job that required wire, sinker and milling work 09:02 Wire EDM pocketing routine that is typically a waste of time... but in this case is turned into productive unmanned hours 11:08 Pros and cons of milling vs pros and cons of burning 13:43 Steve's perspective, what is yours? Are there any EDM topics you wish to see? Drop them in the comments! Learn more about Zero Tolerance: https://www.zerotolerancecnc.com/en/ Follow on... Instagram!   / zerocnc   LinkedIn!   / steve-michon-290091109   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Practical Machinist is the largest and most engaged metalworking community across the web. With more than 170,000 registered members and 320,000+ social media followers, Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly, and discuss common challenges with other industry professionals. Visit Practical Machinist today to join the community and start connecting with your peers. Become a Practical Machinist member (https://www.practicalmachinist.com/) Like us on Facebook (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Instagram (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Twitter (  / prac_machinist  ) Connect with us on LinkedIn (  / practical-machinist  )