Worlds First DIY Wire EDM Lathe!
2022 ж. 15 Шіл.
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This video shows the design, build and use of a DIY wire EDM Lathe.
More information on:
www.baxedm.com/
Special thanks go to Riano Eindhoven for helping out on anodizing the aluminum parts used in this video:
www.riano.nl/
I have been a maker for over 50 yrs. These sorts of technologies- 3D printing, EDM, cheap positioning servos and microcontrollers are the stuff of dreams. I love the fact that a maker getting started today will have these technologies available to them right at the starting line. The cost is always going down overall, and they can build, innovate, and iterate so much faster and more precise than we ever thought possible. It is a great time to be a maker!! Having said that, us old-timers have a lot to share, and I mentor young people in robotics and fabrication and encourage everyone to mentor others. Share what you know and learn together. Amazing video BAXEDM!!
do you have any advice for someone like me who is still in college studying a trade or career path? For example I would like to build my own inverted extrusion 3d printer which someone has made on their own similar to this guys start from scratch but doing that can be a bit daunting as I am not aware of possible blocks such as coding.
The technology isn't "available right at the starting line". Far from it. The arc controller alone is nearly $3000 Euros (!). That alone puts it out of the reach of most "hobby" guys, especially a someone on a beginner budget. What is available today "at the starting line" (i.e. as a complete novice machinist) is the internet and youtube, and the ability for people to share ideas like this. Before you'd have to apprentice at a shop for years to even operate such a machine. I would hardly consider this EDM machine a "beginner" level machine to build as quite a few other processes and skills (CAD, Fusion 360, 3-D printing, proficiency with various machining operations (lathe/mill), etc) are necessary to construct such a machine, and there's a learning curve on each of the afformentioned skills. You'll also need to be extremely ambitious and have boatloads of free time, money, and the right equipment to put it all together (or you'll need money to pay someone else who does. Many people may not have a month or two available to drop everything they're doing and build one of these when they have bills to pay and customers to serve. STILL, it is great that BAX has made plans available for those who are skilled and ambitious enough to tackle such an undertaking!
I'm getting to the stage of old timer and I feel the same way. There are different types of old timers. The ones who want the new guys to go through the same crap we did, and then there are the people who see the future through the eyes of the new guys. Why wouldn't we want to make things better for them. We should be excited that they don't have to put up with the same nonsense we did. Anyhow, better get back to the flint knapping.
@@komoru You missed his point by a mile. He said available, not affordable. And I don't want to put words in his mouth, but pretty sure he meant some of these new technologies didn't exist, wasn't feasible, or maybe only existed in a theoretical level. The first 3D printing pattern was filed in the mid 80's and it only became a mainstream and affordable technology in the last decade or so. And that's just one of many new technologies that is now available to anyone. It's not like anyone could afford a full sized milling machine and lathe right off of the machinist school either back in the day... Anyway, the point is, if you want to be an inventor prodigy, go right ahead. Yo have a lot more and lot better technology available than the old timers did. You can't afford it? That's a You problem.
What is not widely known is that the technology available to "makers"(a ridiculous term that pseudointellectuals came up with to make them feel special) today is actually outdated, recycled tech made in China. If you are just starting out in manufacturing, you really need to learn from highly skilled people in a modern manufacturing environment. For example, That "servo" motor he used to drive that spindle is actually an encoded stepper motor, not a servo motor. My point is that if you want to be a manufacturing professional, don't cut your teeth on 30 year old technology.
FYI, only austenitic stainless steels are antimagnetic (most common types being 304 and 316). Martensitic, ferritic and duplex stainless steels are magnetic.
Exactly, being magnetic doesn't necessarily mean it's not stainless
Yeah, but since it took blueing so well it's most probably not stainless anyway
@@avelkm agreed
@@avelkm good point from u, i hear stainless does not take blue, however cold blueing AFAIK does not provide any corrosion resistance!
Yes to above comments. 17-4 stainless is magnetic, its about as corrosion resistant as 304, and is very strong, high yield strength, good elongation before failure, and widely used when you want a high strength steel with stainless corrosion properties.
You say you "can't" do ball detents, but we believe in you.
For the M5/M6 bit, it seems to me like you would not be able to use the M5 bit because the M6 side would be too big for the tool. Very cool stuff though.
I was looking for this comment, I agree
@@kingcosworth2643 same
Same
I knew I was not the only one to wonder about this. Lol
Optical illusion M6 key is 4mm
Very nice. I came here because I didn't know what an EDM lathe was. (or an EDM). What a cool machine.
3:47 i'd like to see you pushing in the 5mm ball into the 4mm shunk😂 awesome crazy stuff btw👌
Fun fact: Lots of old satellites from early space exploration have metal bearings in their reaction wheels (spinning weights used to rotate the satellite) and static would build up and jump from the inner ring to the outer ring of the bearing which would damage it slowly over time. This unfortunately was the reason a bunch of old satellites, which otherwise worked, were decommissioned or abandoned.
Hubble is.having this problem i think. They are down two reaction wheels and using the remaining ones with some voodoo generated software code to compensate....
isn't it funny how smart you can be, think of every outcome and then BAM! The ol' static bearing discharge problem again. :)
Usually correlated with strong solar activity. The funniest part is the solution came years before they figured out why they failed. The bearings were switched to ceramics quite a few years before the static discharge failure was explained.
Fun fact show me a picture of a satelite. Spoiler alert you cant
Scott Manley video on this: kzhead.info/sun/fs2bhJGIfH9-iI0/bejne.html (interesting comments too) But "lots of old satellites from early space exploration" makes it sound like this happened several decades ago, when it was much more recent than that. Kepler, Dawn, Hayabusa, and other relatively recent spacecraft are suspected to have had reaction wheels fail due to this.
EDM is magic if you ask me. You are in fact a wizard.
I am a Mechanical Engineer (University Bachelor degree) but before that I was a Fitter / Machinist, so I know my way around a vernier caliper and a set of allen keys. However I trained and worked with Mechanical Engineers that wouldnt know one end from the other. Its not a given that ME's are familiar with hand tools, that knowledge is usually gained after hours. I have heard people use the ME description when they really mean Mechanical Technician, or even Mechanic.
I had an idea that may help. If the wire runs horizontal in the water, then the rotary axis can be vertical meaning the rotary electrical connection can be out of the water. Another thought, use standard lathe water based coolant, which also works as a lubricant. I have repaired machines called a "Spark Eroder", If I remember correctly they used a tungsten pin to do the eroding, they were making dies for plastic part injection molding.
With this, you should also be able to create a new collet of any size you wanted. Since it can cut the fine lines it could make some really nice collets. Just a thought!!
Any shape! Non symmetrical even.
Stainless set of collets next? 🤔🙄😁🤣🤣
Thank you for all your work.
Amazing.. Absolutely great work. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking us along !
Excellent video! glad to see you again, what a great display of engineering, that was just awesome!
Great idea! Excellent execution. Thank you for sharing.
Cool project man! very nicely done, good workarounds on the issues you were presented with, and the results speak for themselves! Thumbs Up!
Thank you very much for all of your work, It is all very inspiring, I will be building an EDM in future for sure!
Your the guy! That guy, the guy who does DIY EDM machines! Glad I found you after hearing about you from the guys at several shops.
Some very nicely built machines there!
Great video! We need more content from you!
Awesome work
beautiful assembly and well thought out power delivery to the motor.
Fantastic video. Very glad I found your channel!
awesome work and presentation.
Absolutely brilliant! I definitely need to build one of these. Thanks for posting this. This would be a great tool to add to my maker workshop.
If you build it, we can hang out more. :)
Great work! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
I am totally blown away with this. Ive heard of wire EDM but never seen it in action. I am impressed with your mind! Wow. Thank you!
Amazing work!
Wonderful video. Thanks again for your time and innovation 💡 🙏.
Fantastic - great work! Thank you.
that is incredibly awesome. home manufacturing is getting to be better and better everyday.
Rudely competent and inspiring. Well done.
Thank you immensely for what you are designing and sharing with the world. You have a brilliant mind and a good heart.
nice work ! i like that you don't hide the problems of process (subscribed)
Brilliant idea for the EDM
Just beautiful, beautiful!
Incredibly fascinating, and excellent work my friend.
Awesome! And a wonderful contribution to the state of the art for us hobbyists
Finaly a new video! This really makes your EDM machine much more versatile. Tools for milling machine and lathe maybe? Also nice shoots with rotating plate.
Great video, also appreciate the many steps you explain to isolate and protect the parts from electrical and mechanical corrosion.
Amazing little wEDM! So useful. Enjoyed this video so much
well done , thanks for sharing!
This is incredible stuff bro, great work!!
This is not just another Bit - this is an Piece of Art !!
very impressive and very useful! Three cheers for open sourcing your work!
Great video Mike, very interesting
Very cool. Thank you.
Thanks for the video, great watch.
What a time to be alive.
Extraordinary! Bravo!
Awesome design man! Very impressive!
Absolutely BRILLIANT!
This was awesome!! Very nice work
love the custom software :D very impressive work!
Amazing work as usual!
always love to see EDM projects, the problem with the bearings never even occurred to me.. might of got away with it on the design for the first prototype 😆 thanks TheIdahoanShow had some luck using diesel as a dielectric, seemed to do the trick nicely
It looks like you have a winner! Nice job!
@1:12 all the Machinists laughed 😂 Keep up the Great work!
Nice job, interesting idea. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Thank you!
Bax strikes again! Excellent work.
Great job thanks for sharing ❤
No comment!... Just a big WOW !!! What a beautiful work!
Nice! Makes me want to build one!
Great Job.
thanks for the vid and info. This is Brilliant!!!
This is an absolutely amazing video👏👏👏 defenetly subscribed
Incredible!!! So Awesome! You are absolutely the MAN. Je bent een echte held. Zo mooi.
Congratulations Mike, great job! 👏🏼👏🏼 I loved the video, the fourth axis for the wire cut is something that I would also like to add to my machine, I'll write down the idea, the truth is that the wire cut allows to do incredible things. I recently cut a pinion with a "D" type hole that I could not find commercially, it is a simple piece, but it is not easy to find, or make internal gears for my gearboxes, the number of teeth and size you need, it is a wonder to have this technology.
Absolutely, Brilliant and Amazing !! Thanks for sharing your brilliant ideas with the rest of us. Sincerely, Scott C. Roland
love it!! an awesome challenge would be to wire edm your own stainless steel er25 collets with the machine using the tool steel ones, so by the time they corode, you have a new diy steel er25 collet set and a new video to make xD love your work!! really next level
This is awesome bro good job.
Beautiful machine. Really great development story. Would love to have one.Having seen infinite videos of frustration on cnc upgrades and lathes to cut metal, your machine is wonderful. Quite pricey for my home occasional use, but I'm sure reasonable compared to commercial ones. Thanks for the video.Inspiring. Follow up would be good depending on how much you have used it.
cool build guy thx for the upload,
Great video. Thumbs up. 👍
Good job !
Neat stuff! Takes me back to the sixties using an Elox EDM to burn broken thread taps out of workpieces with hollow electrodes.
Less of a lathe and more of a rotary positioner. Which is in some ways more useful since this is EDM. Cool result!
Fantastic!!👍😁 Can’t think what I’d use an EDM for, but I’d really like to build one…!
You are a good man, thank you.
Genius, I love it, thank you
oh wow... this is actually awesome.
II noticed that you are from Eindhoven (PSV fan, of course!). I am an avid Fetenoord fan (left R'dam for Canada in 1966). Have been in the cnc field for almost 50 years. Great work.
good job, exellent.
Rare tool build. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
Thanks for sharing! More rare tools in the works 😁
@@baxedm9806 Nice; I'll keep an eye out for them. Let me know if you want a free premium forum membership so you can post your videos on the forum whenever you want. We have lots of YTers on board.
This is some really interestinf stuff. You gained a new sub
You reminded me I have to finish my edm machine. Awesome video.
Mesmerizing.
It would be interesting to make the stainless steel collets with wire EDM. I think you can achieve high precision grooves between the prongs.
Excellent !
wow great video
Nice vid!
I love the cybertool as well :) It has come to my rescue on many occasions. It is almost like carrying a toolbox with you :)
first? No. First truly SUCCESSFUL and USABLE? Absolutely! Great work.
Just perfect!!!❤
This was beaultiful
perfect thank you
dude you are awesome, i've subscribed after the first video.
Instead of a ball detent, maybe turn a groove in the middle of the shank and put a carefully selected O-ring on it for a friction fit
WOW very cool !