AEROSPACE
CS-001
◆ Parting line deviation: 0.00008"
Turbine Blade Die Insert
MATERIAL
H13 Tool Steel
HARDNESS
62 HRC
TOLERANCE
±0.0001"
Ra FINISH
Ra 0.12 μm
CYCLE TIME
38 hrs
Multi-axis cavity, 7 electrodes
SPARKSPARK EDM · PRECISION SINKER & WIRE EDM · AS9100D CERTIFIED · EST. 2009
Copper electrodes into hardened steel, controlled by arc discharge, measured in tenths. We serve aerospace tooling, injection mold shops, and medical device manufacturers who need cavity tolerances that end mills cannot hold.
±0.0001"
BEST TOLERANCE
62 HRC
MAX HARDNESS
0.1 μm
MIN Ra FINISH
47+
CASE STUDIES
SPARK EDM · TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION · DWG-SPK-EDM-SECTION-001
REV B2026-02-24
MODULE 01 · MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
Achievable Tolerances by Material
All values verified per ASME Y14.5-2018 · Updated 2026-02-24
CRITICAL (≤±0.0001")TIGHT (≤±0.0003")
| MATERIAL | GRADE | HARDNESS | TOL X/Y | TOL Z | Ra FINISH | MRR | CLASS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H13 Tool Steel | AISI H13 | 48–62 HRC | ±0.0001" | ±0.0001" | 0.1 μm | 0.8 in³/hr | CRITICAL |
| D2 Tool Steel | AISI D2 | 58–62 HRC | ±0.0001" | ±0.0002" | 0.2 μm | 0.6 in³/hr | CRITICAL |
| M2 High Speed Steel | AISI M2 | 62–65 HRC | ±0.0002" | ±0.0002" | 0.2 μm | 0.5 in³/hr | TIGHT |
| Titanium | Ti-6Al-4V | 36 HRC | ±0.0002" | ±0.0002" | 0.15 μm | 0.4 in³/hr | CRITICAL |
| Inconel | 718 | 44 HRC | ±0.0002" | ±0.0003" | 0.3 μm | 0.3 in³/hr | TIGHT |
| Tungsten Carbide | WC-Co 6% | 90+ HRA | ±0.0003" | ±0.0003" | 0.15 μm | 0.15 in³/hr | TIGHT |
| Copper Beryllium | C17200 | 40 HRC | ±0.0001" | ±0.0001" | 0.1 μm | 1.2 in³/hr | CRITICAL |
| P20 Mold Steel | AISI P20 | 28–34 HRC | ±0.0001" | ±0.0001" | 0.1 μm | 1.0 in³/hr | STANDARD |
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Tolerance values represent achievable limits under optimized flushing conditions with fresh dielectric. Actual achievable tolerance depends on geometry, aspect ratio, and material lot. All finishes CMM-verified.
MODULE 02 · LIVE CAPACITY DASHBOARD
LIVE EST
Shop Floor Status
MACHINES RUNNING
4/6
UTILIZATION
67%
LEAD TIME
5–8 DAYS
JOBS IN QUEUE
14
| MACHINE ID | MODEL | TYPE | STATUS | ACTIVE JOB | MATERIAL | PROGRESS | ETA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDM-01 | Makino EDGE3 | SINKER | RUNNING | Aerospace Die Insert | H13 · 62 HRC | 73% | 4h 12m |
| EDM-02 | Makino EDGE3 | SINKER | RUNNING | Injection Mold Core | D2 · 60 HRC | 41% | 8h 55m |
| EDM-03 | Sodick AG40L | SINKER | SETUP | Ti-6Al-4V Implant | Ti-6Al-4V · 36 HRC | — | ~2h setup |
| EDM-04 | Sodick AG40L | SINKER | RUNNING | Carbide Punch Die | WC-Co · 90 HRA | 88% | 1h 08m |
| EDM-05 | Mitsubishi EA8 | SINKER | IDLE | — | — | — | Available |
| WIRE-01 | Sodick AQ600L | WIRE | RUNNING | Parting Line Trim | P20 · 32 HRC | 62% | 3h 40m |
SHIFTS RUNNING
3 × 8hr · 24/5
NEXT AVAILABLE SLOT
MON 2026-03-02 · 06:00 EST
RUSH AVAILABILITY
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MODULE 03 · VERIFIED CASE STUDIES
Proof, Not Claims
Every tolerance listed was measured on a Zeiss Contura CMM · All finishes profilometer-verified
SHOWING 6 OF 47 COMPLETED JOBS
MEDICAL DEVICE
CS-002
◆ Recast layer: <2 μm verified
Femoral Implant Mold Core
MATERIAL
Ti-6Al-4V
HARDNESS
36 HRC
TOLERANCE
±0.0002"
Ra FINISH
Ra 0.1 μm
CYCLE TIME
22 hrs
Biocompatible surface, no recast layer
INJECTION MOLDING
CS-003
◆ Cavity match: 0.00012" deviation
Injection Mold Cavity Block
MATERIAL
D2 Tool Steel
HARDNESS
60 HRC
TOLERANCE
±0.0001"
Ra FINISH
Ra 0.15 μm
CYCLE TIME
54 hrs
Side-action pockets, 4 electrodes
STAMPING TOOLING
CS-004
◆ Clearance: 0.0003" per side
Carbide Punch & Die Set
MATERIAL
Tungsten Carbide
HARDNESS
90+ HRA
TOLERANCE
±0.0003"
Ra FINISH
Ra 0.18 μm
CYCLE TIME
16 hrs
WC-Co, no grinding required post-EDM
AEROSPACE / DEFENSE
CS-005
◆ Slot aspect ratio: 12:1
Inconel Combustion Liner Form
MATERIAL
Inconel 718
HARDNESS
44 HRC
TOLERANCE
±0.0002"
Ra FINISH
Ra 0.3 μm
CYCLE TIME
67 hrs
Deep narrow slots, high-pressure flushing
OPTICS / MEDICAL
CS-006
◆ Surface: VDI 0 optical grade
Micro-Cavity Lens Mold
MATERIAL
CuBe C17200
HARDNESS
40 HRC
TOLERANCE
±0.0001"
Ra FINISH
Ra 0.08 μm
CYCLE TIME
12 hrs
Optical-grade finish, 0.008" min radius
MODULE 04 · PART SUBMISSION
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Capability Sheet
12-page PDF: machine specs, tolerance ranges, material compatibility, AS9100D scope, and CMM inspection capabilities.
QUICK SPECS
Min Feature Size0.008"
Max Work Envelope24" × 20" × 16"
Best Achievable Ra0.05 μm
Best Tol. X/Y±0.0001"
CertificationAS9100D · ISO 9001
InspectionZeiss Contura CMM
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BEST TOLERANCE±0.0001"
LEAD TIME5–8 DAYS
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