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Graphite Electrode Machining

Graphite electrode machining for mold EDM preparation and fine details.

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Graphite Electrode Machining

Case Overview

Core project data for this machining case.

Industry Mold & Die
Application Graphite electrode
Material Graphite
Machine Model HYR VMC850
Controller Fanuc / Siemens / Mitsubishi
Spindle Speed 8000-12000 rpm
ATC Capacity 24-60 tools
Travel X/Y/Z Project based
Tolerance +/-0.01 mm
Surface Finish Fine electrode finish
Cycle Time 18 min
Production Volume 1200 pcs/month
Country Malaysia

Customer Background

Production context behind the case.

This project comes from a Mold & Die manufacturing requirement for Graphite electrode. The buyer needed stable machining quality, repeatable inspection results and a machine configuration suitable for real production rather than a one-time sample.

Machine Selection

Why this machine configuration was selected.

HYR-CNC selected the machine plan around part size, material, tolerance, surface finish, tool capacity and expected production volume. The recommended setup focuses on rigidity, spindle stability, fixture access, tool change efficiency and inspection control.

Problem

Machining problem to solve

Graphite dust Fragile ribs Wear compensation

Solution

HYR-CNC machining plan

Machine small electrode details Improve EDM consistency Reduce dust impact

Machine Used

Recommended machine configuration

Machine: HYR VMC850
Spindle: High-speed spindle for stable finishing
ATC: Automatic tool changer for multi-process machining
Controller: Fanuc / Siemens / Mitsubishi options
Coolant: High pressure coolant and chip evacuation

Process

Timeline from raw material to inspection.

01 Blank Preparation
02 Rough Electrode Milling
03 Fine Detail Machining
04 Edge Check
05 Inspection
06 EDM Handoff

Result

Before and after machining improvement.

ItemBeforeAfter
Tolerance+/-0.025 mm+/-0.01 mm
Cycle Time25 min18 min
EDM ConsistencyMediumHigh

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