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Brass 3mm Electrode Drilling Rods, 10 pcs

SKU W-ROD 3.00MM X 400 Category Tag

R835.00 Excl VAT

Only 1 left in stock

Packet of 10 pcs

Description

Key Aspects of Electrode Drilling Rods:
  • EDM Process:

    EDM, or Electrical Discharge Machining, utilizes electrical discharges to erode material. In hole drilling EDM, a tubular electrode is used to create holes by repeatedly discharging sparks between the electrode and the workpiece. 

  • Material:

    Common materials for EDM drilling tubes include brass, copper, and tungsten, chosen for their electrical conductivity and machinability. 

  • Tube Design:

    The tubes can be single-channel or multi-channel, with the channel(s) allowing for dielectric fluid to flow through and cool the electrode while also flushing away debris. 

  • Applications:

    These tubes are used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical, for applications like drilling fuel injector holes, coolant channels, and mold vents. 

  • Hybrid Processes:

    In some cases, EDM drilling tubes are used in conjunction with other processes like electrochemical machining to remove recast layers and improve hole quality. 

  • Wear and Accuracy:
    Uneven wear on the electrode can occur during the EDM process. Techniques like reversing the polarity of the discharge can help mitigate this wear and maintain accuracy

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 2 × 2 × 41 cm
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