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    Electrical Discharge Machining Electrodes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Electrical Discharge Machining Electrodes. 1 Channel.

    1 Channel

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Electrical Discharge Machining Electrodes. 2 Channels.

    2 Channels

    Create very small holes, including pilot holes to run EDM (electrical discharge machining) wire through. For use in hole-popping EDM machines.
    Also known as spark machining, EDM uses electrical current to erode a metal workpiece to a desired shape.
    Brass—Brass electrodes can be used at a faster machining rate but wear out quicker than copper electrodes.
    Copper—Copper electrodes last longer and are better for use on extremely hard materials, such as carbide, sintered diamond, and invar and kovar nickel alloys.
    1 Channel—Electrodes with one channel are best for creating through holes.
    2 Channels—Electrodes with two channels are best for creating closed-end holes. The internal channels disintegrate material left at the bottom of a closed-end hole.
    No. of
    Channels
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Decimal
    Equiv.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance
    For Use On
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Brass
    10.50.02"400-0.0008" to 0.0000"Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel200000000000000
    110.039"400-0.0008" to 0.0000"Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel20000000000000
    20.50.02"400-0.0008" to 0.0000"Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel20000000000000
    210.039"400-0.0008" to 0.0000"Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel20000000000000
     
    Copper
    10.50.02"400-0.0008" to 0.0000"Carbide, Nickel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel, Sintered Diamond20000000000000
    110.039"400-0.0008" to 0.0000"Carbide, Nickel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel, Sintered Diamond20000000000000
    20.50.02"300-0.0008" to 0.0000"Carbide, Nickel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel, Sintered Diamond20000000000000
    210.039"400-0.0008" to 0.0000"Carbide, Nickel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel, Sintered Diamond20000000000000
     

    Electrical Discharge Machining Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Discharge Machining Wire.
    Use in wire-cutting EDM machines.
    Also known as spark machining, electrical discharge machining (EDM) uses electrical current to erode a metal workpiece to a desired shape.
    Galvanized—Galvanized wire cuts faster than uncoated wire.
    Hard—Hard wire works better than soft wire in EDM machines with automatic wire threading.
    Soft—Soft wire stays straight as it comes off the spool, making it better than hard wire for EDM machines that do not have automatic wire threading.
    Spool
    Wire Hardness
    Rating
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Decimal
    Equiv.
    Lg.,
    m
    OD
    ID
    Elongation
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Conductivity
    Percentage, IACS
    For Use On
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Galvanized Brass
    Hard0.150.006"26,8005.118"3.149"1%130,00021%Carbide, Hardened Steel, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel8.800000000000000
    Hard0.250.01"9,6005.118"3.149"1%130,00021%Carbide, Hardened Steel, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel8.80000000000000
    Soft0.250.01"9,6005.118"3.149"15%72,50021%Carbide, Hardened Steel, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel8.80000000000000
     
    Uncoated Brass
    Hard0.250.01"9,6005.118"3.149"1%130,00020%Carbide, Hardened Steel, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel8.80000000000000
    Soft0.250.01"9,6005.118"3.149"15%72,50020%Carbide, Hardened Steel, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel8.80000000000000
     

    Electrical Discharge Machining Electrode Guides

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Discharge Machining Electrode Guides.
    Hold a tube electrode in place as it penetrates the workpiece.
    Also known as spark machining, electrical discharge machining (EDM) uses electrical current to erode a metal workpiece to a desired shape.
    For Electrical Discharge
    Machining Electrode Dia., mm
    For Electrical Discharge Machining Electrode
    Dia. Decimal Equiv.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Material
    Each
    0.50.02"308Ceramic00000000000000
    10.039"308Ceramic0000000000000

    Conductive Graphite Sheets and Bars

    A low surface resistivity makes this graphite a good electrical conductor. Since this graphite won't adhere to metal, it can be used to fabricate furnace parts, crucibles, and ingot molds.
    Sheets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Graphite. Conductive Graphite Sheets and Bars.
    4" × 6"
    6" × 6"
    12" × 12"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Max. Temp. in
    a Vacuum, ° F
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Grain
    Size
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Performance
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"5,0002.2 × 10^-30.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"5,0001.1 × 10^-30.0004"Black8005,500Conductive00000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"-0.005" to 0.005"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Bars
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Graphite. Conductive Graphite Sheets and Bars.
    3" Long
    6" Long
    12" Long
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Max. Temp. in
    a Vacuum, ° F
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Grain
    Size
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Performance
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"1/4"5,0002.2 × 10^-30.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"1/2"5,0002.2 × 10^-30.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"1"5,0002.2 × 10^-30.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"1/2"5,0001.1 × 10^-30.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"1"5,0001.1 × 10^-30.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"-0.005" to 0.005"1"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Ultra-Fine-Grain Conductive Graphite Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Graphite. Ultra-Fine-Grain Conductive Graphite Sheets.
    This graphite is denser and slightly stronger than standard conductive graphite because it has a smaller grain. A low surface resistivity makes this graphite a good electrical conductor. Since this graphite won't adhere to metal, it can be used to fabricate furnace parts, crucibles, and ingot molds.
    4" × 6"
    6" × 6"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Max. Temp. in
    a Vacuum, ° F
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Grain
    Size
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Performance
    Each
    Each
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"5,0002.36 × 10^-20"Black8006,670Conductive0000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"5,0001.18 × 10^-20"Black8006,670Conductive00000000000000000000000000

    Compressible Graphite Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Graphite. Compressible Graphite Sheets.
    For use as seals and gaskets in high-temperature environments, this graphite can compress up to 35% of its thickness for a tight seal.
    12" × 12"
    24" × 12"
    36" × 36"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Max. Temp. in
    a Vacuum, ° F
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Performance
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/16"-0.010" to 0.010"4,500Gray-400 to 950700Compressible, Conductive1× 10^20000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/8"-0.010" to 0.010"4,500Gray-400 to 950700Compressible, Conductive1× 10^20000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Reinforced Compressible Graphite Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Graphite. Reinforced Compressible Graphite Sheets.
    A stainless steel insert makes this material stronger than standard compressible graphite. For use as seals and gaskets in high-temperature environments, this graphite can compress up to 35% of its thickness for a tight seal.
    12" × 12"
    24" × 12"
    36" × 36"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Max. Temp. in
    a Vacuum, ° F
    Insert
    Thk.
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Performance
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/32"-0.010" to 0.010"4,5000.008"Gray-400 to 9505,000Compressible, Conductive1× 10^20000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/16"-0.010" to 0.010"4,5000.008"Gray-400 to 9505,000Compressible, Conductive1× 10^200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/8"-0.010" to 0.010"4,5000.008"Gray-400 to 9505,000Compressible, Conductive1× 10^200000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Conductive Graphite Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Graphite. Conductive Graphite Rods.
    A low surface resistivity makes this graphite a good electrical conductor. Since this graphite won't adhere to metal, it can be used to fabricate furnace parts, crucibles, and ingot molds.
    6" Long
    12" Long
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Max. Temp. in
    a Vacuum, ° F
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Grain
    Size
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Performance
    Each
    Each
    1/16"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive00000000000000000000000000
    3/32"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000
    1/8"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive00000000000000000000000
    5/16"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000
    3/8"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    7/16"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    1/2"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000
    9/16"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    5/8"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    3/4"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    1"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive0000000000000000000000000
    2"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive00000000000000000000000000
    2 1/2"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive———00000000000000
    3"0.00" to 0.02"5,0005.5 × 10^-40.0004"Black8005,500Conductive———00000000000000
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