Amazing precision of a DIY Wire EDM machine

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  • Опубліковано 4 кві 2021
  • This video demonstrates what kind of precision is possible on a DIY wire EDM machine.
    Plans for this machine are available for free on www.baxedm.com

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  • @thelegendarybovice
    @thelegendarybovice 2 роки тому +39

    Builds custom EDM to precision cut metals
    Same guy: "I don't have an oven"

    • @JakeWitmer
      @JakeWitmer Місяць тому +9

      He doesn't have an air-tight argon-containing oven. That's different than "a household oven."

  • @achislen
    @achislen 3 роки тому +419

    Have you noticed that behind a great open hardware project there always is an industry professional who has done it as a hobby on the side. Chris Annin comes to mind with his robot arm, mechmate router table team, stm32 2.5kW open hardware servo drive and others I would give Mike top place on this arena for his arc generator. That's short of a revolution!

    • @SayHiToPie
      @SayHiToPie 3 роки тому +5

      Hi! Do you have a Link to the 2.5kw drive? It sounds very intersting but i cannot find it.... Thank you!

    • @goodfis624
      @goodfis624 3 роки тому +1

      I'm looking for that 2.5kW servo too... google didnt help me D:

    • @JoshuaElsdon
      @JoshuaElsdon 3 роки тому +7

      @@goodfis624 @SayHiToPi The project called "Odrive" found by searching "Odriverobotics" is a cool project along these lines. I have used them to make servo drives from quad-copter style motors.

    • @goodfis624
      @goodfis624 3 роки тому +5

      @@JoshuaElsdon Ah you meant ODrive. Yeah, its quite known project. One can even buy complete driver PCB on aliexpress/ebay

    • @JamecBond
      @JamecBond 3 роки тому +6

      Agreed, this is how innovation is supposed to work, not the bullshit corporate America pushes nowadays

  • @Liberty4Ever
    @Liberty4Ever 9 місяців тому +10

    This is the perfect project for the person who has built a LinuxCNC milling machine, LinuxCNC lathe, LinuxCNC laser, and LinuxCNC router.

  • @gwharton68
    @gwharton68 3 роки тому +47

    Absolutely amazing machine. If I was about 40 - 50 years younger, I would start building immediately. Thanks a lot for the design.

    • @mickeyromeo
      @mickeyromeo 2 роки тому +1

      if i were*

    • @kimkong9622
      @kimkong9622 10 місяців тому

      @@mickeyromeo its so f....up importand? you teacher! are you normal?

    • @kimkong9622
      @kimkong9622 10 місяців тому

      @@bourbon_sketcher idiot !

  • @taichiveron9278
    @taichiveron9278 3 роки тому +15

    Wow, it's really great precision.
    I worked with Soviet EDM machine. And you know, your machine more accuracy. I wont to repeat this. Thx from Ukraine. Sorry for my English.

  • @waypoint8865
    @waypoint8865 3 роки тому +91

    As someone who loves home shop equipment, I love that you made this open source for everyone. I don’t even know if I’ll make one but it’s still awesome to go look through the cad files you made available. Thanks so much! Looking forward to your future content!

  • @delta911turbo
    @delta911turbo 3 роки тому +1

    Never seen an EDM machine before, but impressive with you completed project... Did not expect it to come out that perfectly.

  • @InebriatedEngineer
    @InebriatedEngineer 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video on precision, material tension, and tolerance! Seeing the EDM in action was an added bonus. Thanks for posting! 🍻

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 3 роки тому +111

    Thats an incredible machine!

    • @txm100
      @txm100 3 роки тому +1

      Hello Sean! :)

  • @MiguelRodriguez2010
    @MiguelRodriguez2010 2 роки тому +9

    Perfect example of someone that finds solutions instead of excuses! Bravo Sir!

  • @Shreyam_io
    @Shreyam_io 3 роки тому +7

    GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK... dAMN I WAS THINKING OF THIS TOPIC LATELY

  • @niklar55
    @niklar55 3 роки тому

    VERY satisfying!
    Many years ago I learned _about_ EDM, but have never seen it in action, till now!
    Thanks.
    .

  • @ZappyOh
    @ZappyOh 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the detailed walk through.

  • @excitedbox5705
    @excitedbox5705 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome to see the EDM finished after following it for so long. I would love to build one myself, but I know I have to many projects on my plate already.

  • @mattymcsplatty5440
    @mattymcsplatty5440 2 роки тому +1

    sick tolerances made. Oddly satisfying to watch parts of precision from a seal and float into position. Love that you can barely see the joins.

  • @GetMeThere1
    @GetMeThere1 3 роки тому

    This is a positively STUNNING demonstration!

  • @Adok24
    @Adok24 Рік тому

    The end product demonstration got a smile on my face. Amazing job mate! 👍🏼

  • @RinoaL
    @RinoaL 3 роки тому +125

    OK this is really amazing.

    • @knrdash
      @knrdash 3 роки тому +3

      AvE will find this next. Just watch.

  • @tezsullivan6048
    @tezsullivan6048 25 днів тому

    Brilliant results. Thank you for the video.

  • @diego_garcia_cacho
    @diego_garcia_cacho 3 роки тому

    Woooow, damn thanks for such a complete video, all the workflow, tolerancing,mistakes, and solutions. My hat is off! I'm gonna check those machine plans

  • @ReubenSchoots
    @ReubenSchoots 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video. Time to start planning my own build. Few projects need to be finished off first. So glad to have stumbled upon your channel.
    Cheers,
    Reuben

  • @wernerberry7800
    @wernerberry7800 3 роки тому +1

    Really amazing/awesome Mike!! Great Job! I am getting very close to making cuts with my custom BaxEDM machine! Can't wait! You are a great inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @sebaschtl9710
    @sebaschtl9710 3 роки тому +12

    you are the blind spot of diy machinery that i was missing so long. thanks a lot for your work. If I could, I would start building EDM right now. Hope the community will grow to demystification this dark corner of properitary knowledge.

  • @sebastienc8797
    @sebastienc8797 3 роки тому

    Impressive achievement. Congratulations on realising such a precise thing !

  • @ninetysixfirebird
    @ninetysixfirebird 3 роки тому

    I have run Agie Wire Machines for over 10 years. Cool video man, I’d love to have one at home to use!!

  • @nibbler2281
    @nibbler2281 Місяць тому

    Thats satisfying. I've worked with 2 different large EDM's and they are quite incredible. Nice work.

  • @bsimpson6204
    @bsimpson6204 3 роки тому

    I had a nipple cut out of a vintage brake callipers by EDF, it worked very well. The two guys at the machine shop showed me what they generally did, cutting out parts from Inconel, the precision and finish they achieved was just amazing

  • @mikemyers9615
    @mikemyers9615 3 роки тому +18

    Bought a book several months back on building an EDM machine from scratch, by Ben Fleming, but it's 10 years old, and I'd like to get one running this year if possible. Added my name to your list and anxiously awaiting your completion of the next arc generator production run. Thanks for the time and effort.

    • @edgymushroom
      @edgymushroom 3 роки тому +1

      What's the book called?

    • @mikemyers9615
      @mikemyers9615 3 роки тому +2

      @@edgymushroom "Build a Pulse EDM Machine - The Next Generation" by Ben Fleming. It's a bit pricey at $50.00, and about 10 years old, but useful information if you want to try building one from scratch. I opted to purchase one of the BAXEDM arc generators to start, as I want to get a working machine running ASAP. Here's a email where you can probably get info on getting the book: homebuiltedmmachines@gmail.com .

    • @kimkong9622
      @kimkong9622 10 місяців тому

      bravo. DO IT...

  • @dgkimpton
    @dgkimpton 3 роки тому +7

    That fit... wow! Such a satisfying moment when you let it go and it drifted into place. Thanks for sharing :D

  • @vermin6107
    @vermin6107 Рік тому

    instant sub! This is just incredible and the gesture of making it freely available is just astounding

  • @Bartyron
    @Bartyron 3 роки тому

    24:00 Pure ASMR! Bedankt voor het posten en de link. Super interessant!

  • @Copablanca
    @Copablanca 3 роки тому

    Knap gedaan man ! Mooi om naar te kijken. Dank voor de post en de genomen moeite.

  • @DaSmokeDaddy
    @DaSmokeDaddy 2 роки тому

    Very nice. Another great video. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

  • @davidandrews8566
    @davidandrews8566 3 роки тому +6

    That was a delight to watch. 👏

  • @3DCGdesign
    @3DCGdesign Рік тому

    holy smokes! Amazing! Congrats, and thank you for keeping it open source. I don't know if I will build one, but I want one!

  • @Jynxx_13
    @Jynxx_13 3 роки тому +8

    Makes my shop standard of 1/32" look like a mile wide gap. Well done!!

  • @joaohenriques7557
    @joaohenriques7557 3 роки тому

    Amazing content, as always!

  • @AM-dn4lk
    @AM-dn4lk Рік тому

    That was super amazing. Thank you for sharing.

  • @moniquemorskate4349
    @moniquemorskate4349 3 роки тому

    What a piece of work! Outstanding performance👌👌👌

  • @sdunca4864
    @sdunca4864 3 роки тому

    Subscribed and thank you- I appreciate your content! this is what I have been searching for.

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage 3 роки тому +15

    UA-cam did a good job with this recommendation. Glad this video is doing so well for you!

  • @borisjulich2947
    @borisjulich2947 2 роки тому

    That video is an inspiration and super impressive. Many thanks!

  • @siegmundeurades5753
    @siegmundeurades5753 3 роки тому +23

    Absolutely amazing, I've got no other words to describe it.

    • @RennieAsh
      @RennieAsh 3 роки тому +3

      Magnificent, Miraculous, Marvellous, Masterful, Majestic, Mezmerising

    • @_BangDroid_
      @_BangDroid_ 3 роки тому +5

      @@RennieAsh Excellent Demonstration of Machining

    • @alexkart9239
      @alexkart9239 3 роки тому +2

      outstanding, incredible, impressive

  • @Chris-du7hi
    @Chris-du7hi 3 роки тому

    I wouldn't mind more edm project videos, this was cool.

  • @Delfintus
    @Delfintus 2 роки тому

    Wow, thanks for your video, will try to reproduce, thanks a lot!

  • @kryst206
    @kryst206 3 роки тому

    Dude DUUDE.... i want that EDM machine it's so tiny and effiicient! great job!

  • @soccerkenshin
    @soccerkenshin 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @divyajnana
    @divyajnana 2 роки тому

    THAT IS very satisfying! The result looks like science fiction. Great work and thank you.

  • @larrykent196
    @larrykent196 2 роки тому

    Nicely done. Interesting and impressive the work and your results. Cheers!

  • @stevensmart8868
    @stevensmart8868 3 роки тому

    This is really good work. Well done.

  • @crazytrutas
    @crazytrutas 3 роки тому

    Bloody nice work! Congrats.

  • @joewhitney4097
    @joewhitney4097 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting video. I am basically new to anything "edm" so this was a fantastic learning experience.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulmorskate5818
    @paulmorskate5818 3 роки тому +1

    Very Nice Mike, good job on the video and a very good job on the machine and the fitting parts

  • @mamuteddymad
    @mamuteddymad 3 роки тому

    That IS incredibly satisfying. 🔥 specially being able to do it at home.

  • @neuijengereedschapmakerij5587
    @neuijengereedschapmakerij5587 3 роки тому +32

    @20:15 "the glue did not work perfectly, there is still a very small little burr"
    This is because by using glue you electrically isolate the product when performing the remnant cut.
    The moment you cut the product loose from the material there is nothing that connects your part with the groundof the machine so the last bit will stay on it.
    When you use some kind of conducting vice , it will cut away the last bit of the burr, and you would even be able to skim that part, so you dont need to "stone" the part.

    • @PiGood
      @PiGood 2 роки тому +2

      Magnets are the solution in this setting.
      For a detail that small a large flat coated magnet would be more than capable of maintaining the details position, and act as pass thru for the current at the same time.

    • @scotttod6954
      @scotttod6954 2 роки тому

      @@PiGood That is a great idea. I was wondering if mixing CA glue and printer toner and used that as a glue to secure and conduct current. Guess you could just secure it with a second chuck clamping it from the other axis added for final cut too though.

    • @darkracer1252
      @darkracer1252 2 роки тому +1

      even before cutting it loose. the resistance is increasing as less material is available and it just stop conducting before it's cut loose.
      the wire deflects into the main piece and leaves a burr

    • @PiGood
      @PiGood 2 роки тому +1

      @@scotttod6954 Given my experience, in the event of non magnetic materials it would likely be easier to just use the glue to maintain the details position and contact/clamp a grounding cable to the detail. May cause some imperfections in the surface if the ground cable arcs but given the application here that would be more than adequate.

    • @PiGood
      @PiGood 2 роки тому +1

      @@darkracer1252 Not quite, the bur is mostly the two .006" ish radius left by the entrance cut and when the Slug becomes Isolated from the ground.

  • @pierke110
    @pierke110 3 роки тому

    Nice Mike, very nice. BaxEdm👌

  • @frankierutherford1888
    @frankierutherford1888 3 роки тому

    Very interesting project you have here. I will be watching your progress. Thank you for you patients respect for beginners in this field.

  • @melgross
    @melgross 3 роки тому +1

    Ah, and here I was excited to see that you making MY first initial. I wish I had the time to build one of these as I’ve always wanted one. There are parts I simply can’t make using my mill and lathes. Even welding parts together that I can make doesn’t do it. And until 3D metal printing comes down in price, that’s out too. Great job. I think I’ll stick around. There’s nothing like living vicariously.

  • @ianskeldon6032
    @ianskeldon6032 3 роки тому

    Fantastic, thank you for sharing with us.

  • @erg0centric
    @erg0centric Рік тому

    I already have the Ikea clamp light, just have to build the rest. Beautiful work you've done there.

  • @harshadraut1801
    @harshadraut1801 3 роки тому

    I am surely gonna try this one.. keep this cool parts coming up!!👍

  • @MrRosalez23
    @MrRosalez23 2 роки тому

    its so nice to see that close tolerance

  • @laddcraner4170
    @laddcraner4170 Рік тому

    Amazing video, tyvm!!

  • @sup3rbird
    @sup3rbird 3 роки тому

    WOW indeed! Congratulations on a very nice fit.

  • @zyxwvut4740
    @zyxwvut4740 3 роки тому +12

    You should run the footage of the sinking "M" in reverse so it looks like it's rising by itself.

  • @Junkboy888
    @Junkboy888 3 роки тому

    Oh the possibility of that machine in the hobby tinkers world. Super work. Great video!

  • @makingtolearn
    @makingtolearn 2 роки тому

    Outstanding work. Super, super impressive.

  • @reneestrada1148
    @reneestrada1148 3 роки тому

    Wow! Lovely work Sr. Great content😎

  • @JesseSchoch
    @JesseSchoch 3 роки тому +3

    modern magic, lovely to watch!

  • @mikecurtin9831
    @mikecurtin9831 2 роки тому

    Several very useful tips on how to avoid problems. Thanks very much. Liked and subscribed.

  • @blur-media-co3512
    @blur-media-co3512 2 роки тому

    THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I HAVE TO MAKE ONE.

  • @09591000
    @09591000 3 роки тому

    Thanks a Lot! Good engineering.

  • @aries6776
    @aries6776 10 днів тому

    Incredible work!

  • @laurentthommet8313
    @laurentthommet8313 3 роки тому

    Totaly amazing 😉 great job!

  • @MM-hc9nr
    @MM-hc9nr 2 роки тому

    I was genuinely happy for you man! 😂 I was so excited at the end fit. I need to research this machine. Sub’d!!!

  • @_Kensky
    @_Kensky 3 роки тому +3

    Wspaniała maszyna, gratulacje

  • @benjamin548
    @benjamin548 Рік тому

    Loved you showed your mistakes as well in a normal, "it happens" way. Kudos!

  • @federicoromero6130
    @federicoromero6130 3 роки тому

    Super satisfying! Cant wait to build my edm... Right after 47 other projects

  • @dragontop5998
    @dragontop5998 3 роки тому

    WOW! Really great job!

  • @MrBhujbalgv
    @MrBhujbalgv 3 роки тому

    Best diy vedio on UA-cam 😀 great sir. Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @kasimfarahani2122
    @kasimfarahani2122 Рік тому

    Perfect sound , perfect explanation , perfect job...salute..Respect from Iran

  • @Scrogan
    @Scrogan 2 роки тому

    Just found this channel, and it’s interesting to see how the implementation is significantly different to Applied Science’s drilling method. Gonna scour your channel for the fine details!

  • @Netbug
    @Netbug 27 днів тому

    Awesome. Thanks!

  • @xyzconceptsYT
    @xyzconceptsYT 2 роки тому

    Great. Now another project to put on my list. After I build the EDM. 👍😁😉

  • @AB-these-handles-are-stupid
    @AB-these-handles-are-stupid 3 роки тому +1

    I have never seen any sort of cutter like that. I’ve been in the pipe trades for years, plumber welder but work at shipyards also. Seen a lot but never that cutter. Looks super cool.

  • @paulodeoliveira3368
    @paulodeoliveira3368 2 роки тому +1

    This would be awesome for puzzles.

  • @randomhuman1965
    @randomhuman1965 3 роки тому

    GREAT VIDEO!!

  • @capnthepeafarmer
    @capnthepeafarmer 3 роки тому

    I'm currently designing my own wire EDM your videos have been indispensable!

  • @kimkong9622
    @kimkong9622 10 місяців тому

    Thanks so much!

  • @agentjwa
    @agentjwa 3 роки тому +13

    I used to work for a company that made high precision flexures like the one you made, the movement was done with stacks of piezo-electric tiles that change length when a dc current is supplied. The power supplies were up to 20 bit resolution over a 10micron(10e-6m) distance, meaning the you could step the distance ((10e-6)/(2^20))=9.5e-12m or 9.5 picometers.

    • @mhannebert
      @mhannebert 3 роки тому +1

      Hum…
      This is less than the size of an atom…

    • @ilikewaffles3689
      @ilikewaffles3689 3 роки тому

      @@mhannebert aka fake

    • @andrewcady8827
      @andrewcady8827 2 роки тому

      @@ilikewaffles3689 Nanomachines are real tho

    • @zachcrawford5
      @zachcrawford5 2 роки тому +1

      Wouldn't Heisenberg's uncertainty principle get in the way of such precision?

    • @Flumphinator
      @Flumphinator 2 роки тому +1

      @@zachcrawford5 the Planck length is 10^23 times smaller. Space is crazy.

  • @larrysmurthwaite773
    @larrysmurthwaite773 3 роки тому

    Ya got me, new subscriber! Looks like a great addition to my shop. So cool!

  • @StephenCoda
    @StephenCoda 3 роки тому

    Nice. Amazing job!

  • @3000doombot
    @3000doombot 3 роки тому

    Algorithm steered me right on this one! Great video!

  • @blacklisted4885
    @blacklisted4885 Рік тому

    It must be so satisfying honing the flat sides to remove the burr. And the end result is fantastic

  • @X400DYL
    @X400DYL 3 роки тому

    WOW, superb quality

  • @daviddavis1322
    @daviddavis1322 2 роки тому

    That is incredibly satisfying

  • @JavierChiappa
    @JavierChiappa 3 роки тому +1

    24:00 very satisfying. Great board. Maybe one day i will be ably to buy the electronics package.

  • @Timbo868
    @Timbo868 3 роки тому +8

    Imagine combining Japanese joinery with Wire EDM machine!!

  • @weldmachine
    @weldmachine 2 роки тому +2

    VERY GOOD.
    EDM is not something i need to use in my shop.
    But still a great demonstration of what can be made at home.
    Good work with the editing too.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @kingfishstacy
    @kingfishstacy 3 роки тому

    Amazing! Beautiful!