The EDM 101 delivers cost-effective tap burning and efficient broken-tap extraction, making it a smart choice for machine shops and tech schools alike. This versatile EDM solution complements existing processes, offering affordable roughing and reliable broken screw removal.
Ideal for entry-level electrical discharge applications, the EDM 101 is user-friendly and compatible with low-volume part production, hex bolts, geometric shapes, and more.
Don’t let broken tools and taps slow down production. The EDM 101 removes them quickly and easily, allowing you to continue your product production on-time and on-budget.
With the EDM 101, you can recover parts previously set aside due to broken tools, boosting efficiency, reducing waste, and helping you deliver on time.
CMW Tech’s EDM 101 combines the simplicity of manual tap burners with the advanced capabilities of automated sinker EDM machines. Designed to meet industry needs for cost-effective EDM ram-style sinker capability, the EDM 101 provides a powerful yet affordable solution.
Using rapid, microsecond pulses to remove tiny fragments, the EDM process is stress-free and leaves a burr-free finish. The EDM 101 mounts easily to any Bridgeport-style knee mill with a quill mount or other rigid structure, allowing precise control of electrode positioning using standard machinist techniques.
Skip the Easy Out and carbide end mill—rely on our affordable EDM machine to meet your extraction needs. Easily remove broken drill bits and embedded hex screws, saving on replacement costs with every part our EDM machine restores.
Whether producing keyways or refining parts after Bridgeport roughing, the EDM 101 delivers precise, repeatable results with every run, enhancing efficiency and consistency across applications.
Save on materials and valuable parts by removing broken tools with the EDM 101. Generate revenue by producing small parts in-house or offering tool removal services to other manufacturers.
| HEAD ASSEMBLY | Included functionality |
| Quill mount bracket | Tool-less Dutch key for easy On/Off & Rotation |
| Built in HEAD swivel for veritical orientation | |
| + 7″ added to the Bridgeport work envelop | |
| + Rigid design supports additional custom orientations | |
| Z Axis | Full 75mm (2.95″) Travel |
| Built in Electrical contact detect : XYZ sound annunciator | |
| AutoStop : Operator selectable Depth (blind) and Material thickness | |
| Precise positional control | |
| + Full Up/Down jog control with 0.001″ resolution | |
| + Easy to customize coarse and fine jog based on your desire | |
| Full positional control of Pecking | |
| + Fixed, Surface, and Combined Fix & Surface Pecking | |
| + Example : 0.020″ peck every 5 seconds | |
| Programmable electrode wear compensation for repeatable accuracy | |
| Fully automatic 1.0 micron resolution during EDM operation | |
| Theta Axis | Sweep range programmable 0-270 degrees |
| + Face of round electrode remains flat and predictable | |
| + Sweep eliminates “tails” from forming when remoiving Taps | |
| Note : Other Tap burners require periodic refacing to remove “Tail” that can damage blind holes | |
| Unique theta offset function supports electrode orientation to 0.1 degrees. | |
| + Ensures orientation repeatability when job requires multiple shaped electrode operations | |
| Flushing | Integrated spindle port for core flush fluids |
| Industry standard 8mm grommets support 0.5-5.0mm flushing electrodes | |
| Color display | Easy to observe current active job state .. Complementing Tablet Real Time Display |
| ESTOP | Instantly disables motors and EDM voltage output |
| Wifi | Self contained Wifi node supports communication with Tablet-App |
| FCC compliant | |
| End effector | Compliant with Multiple Chuck Adapters : J1, 5-16/24, 3-8/24, CMW rod and shaped electrode adapters |
| Built in referance pin allows accurate electrode changes and re-alignment repeatability | |
| Adaptor Nut makes for easy on/off adapator changes | |
| Attachment | Electrode guide assembly (option) holde industry available small hole guides |
| POWER CONTROL UNIT | Included functionality |
| Electrical Connections | AC Line Input |
| + 220 VAC Single Phase, 20A line | |
| Separate Positive and Negative Polarity Ports | |
| + To Electrode / From Ground return | |
| + 0.325A to 20A EDM current | |
| + Precise On & Off time modulation of current according to Job parameters selected (usec resolution) | |
| + Gap voltage automatically monitored to maintain Electrode position for EDM | |
| + 120V at Gap | |
| + Low Voltage contact detect. Selectable in Table Setup | |
| Shielded DB25 | |
| + Receives Host Tablet commands | |
| + Outputs position control of Z and Theta axis to support Joging and EDM process | |
| + Outputs periodic status of all functions for Tablet display | |
| Pump Cable | |
| + Pump 1 12V : Side flush using submerged pump in dielectric source | |
| + Pump 2 12V : Core Flush pressure boosted 5-100psi | |
| Annunciator notifies and alerts operator with audable sounds | |
| USB Port 5V charges Tablet | |
| Mechanical Installation | Robust Welded Steel Assembly Bolts to Bridgeport rear RAM mount |
| + Hanger forks extend through Top cover of PCU | |
| Table Top | |
| + Rubber feet standard |
| TABLET | Android Tab A 8″ Tablet |
| Communication | Wifi |
| + Tablet detects Wifi Node in HEAD during power-up | |
| + Seemless wireless communication between Tablet and Head for Operations | |
| + User can change local wifi name as desired | |
| CMW Tech App | 4 Easy to Operate Modes |
| SETUP | Initial Setup and Manual functional check of Hardware |
| + Home : Z and Theta Axis | |
| + Jog : Z and Theta Axis, with custom resolution adjustment | |
| + Z-Seek auto detect surface position using low (<5) voltage through electrode | |
| + XY edge senses surface position using low (<5) voltage thorugh electrode | |
| + On/Off Side and Core Flush pumps | |
| + On/Off PCU Internal Chassis and Stack | |
| + Theta Offset adjustment | |
| + On/Off Sound Alerts from Annunciator | |
| + On/Off High Voltage to Low Voltage | |
| JOBS | Create new Jobs with unique ID, Names, and creation dates |
| + Duplicate , Rename, and Delete Jobs | |
| + Load (retrieve) and Backup Jobs on HEAD SD card | |
| Setup Parameters according the EDM requirements | |
| + Depth or Thru EDM Distance | |
| + Job Notes : Target Material, Electrode Material Shape and Size | |
| + Maximum Amps to use and On/Off Time for current selected | |
| + Theta : Sweep and Dither increments, range, and interval | |
| + Soft Start : Unique current and displacment control during beginning of EDM | |
| + Full Peck control : Fixed, and Surface displacment and interval desirred | |
| RUN | Start / Stop EDM |
| + On/Off selection of Side and Core Flush Pumps | |
| + Z-Zero : Operator can manually set Z Zero as desired | |
| + Z Position : : Actual, Z Minimum acieved, Z Min with Electrode Wear Compensation | |
| + Run Time Message Window : Alerts, and Temperature bar graph | |
| When EDM not active (Stopped) | |
| + Full Z and Theta Axis Jog Buttons for conventience without exiting mode | |
| When EDM active (Started) | |
| + Graphics showing Msec Counters spent Moving Down and Retracking | |
| + Graphic animation showing Electrode and Target Materials % Complete | |
| INFO | Monitor FeedRates and other monitored results for Process knowledge |
| + Sensor states, timers, performance counters, etc. show status of system in real time |
| FLUID ASSEMBLY | Deionized Water, Distilled, Reverse Osmosis and Tap < 150 uS/cm |
| Storage | 20 Gal. Capacity High Density Polyethylene Drum |
| + Recirculatory System | |
| Filters | PreFilter : 4″ x 14″ Seamless Polyester |
| + Course Swarf.. Recommending 5 micron rating | |
| + 0, 5, 10, 15 micron particle size filters available | |
| + Inexpensive (~$6) replacement | |
| + Mount designed to optimize gravity runoff vs. workpiece height | |
| Primary Filter : Pentek 10″ 3G Slim Housing Clear | |
| + Fine Swarf.. Recommending 1 micron rating | |
| + Inexpensive polystyrene or pleated (~$5) replacement | |
| Manifold | T-Slot Mount allows easy adjustment for both Core and Side Flush flow |
| + Integrated pressure gauge feedback for Core flush pressure | |
| Pumps | Primary Submersible : Side Flush Low Pressure |
| + 12V Heavy Duty Johnson / Albin Style Marine Bilge | |
| Secondary : Core Flush | |
| + 12V Diaphram Style Booster Modified 0-100psi | |
| + Pressure is adjustable through CMW valve desgin | |
| Secondary : Core Flush Vacuum | |
| + Valving switches Pressure across integraqted Venturi to create vacuum | |
| + Unique capability pulls swarf through electrode ID reducing side arcing | |
| Rust Inhibitor | Recommendation : Uniquely does not increase conductivity of water |
| + Savan RVH-650-1 | |
| Cart | Push Cart Dolly by Wellmax, 330 lbs capacity, Swivel wheels |
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