In recent years, Intech EDM has published a wide variety of technical reference material for their customers and the EDM industry. Although some of this material dates back to 1992, we believe it is still current and useful, particularly to newer EDM'ers.  The following technical reference papers have been extremely popular and have become almost the "bible" in the industry on their subjects.

• A Guide to Understanding and Selecting EDM Dielectric Fluids (82Kb)

  Contents include detailed discussions of:

  > Flash Point > Viscosity > Pour Point > Dielectric Strength > Odor > Color (Saybolt) > Oxidation Stability > Aromatics > Synthetics > Cost Factor > Key specifications of popular dielectric fluids by brand and type

• A Reference to Understanding, Selecting and Using Wire on Wire-cut EDM Machines (81Kb)

  Contents include detailed discussions of:

  > The Wire-cut Process - how it works and the role of the wire > Understanding Wire Types - copper, brass, coated and fine wires (moly & tungsten) > Selecting the Right Wire - application, machine, performance and economics > Coated Wires vs. Brass Wires - their relative performance and economics

• Cross-Reference Guide to Comparing Brands & Grades of EDM Graphite (49Kb)
  Contents include a direct comparison between the leading brands and grades of EDM graphite sold in North America.

• Machining Graphite (46Kb)
  Contents include detailed and practical information about machining graphite derived from our many years of experience machining graphite in our custom electrodes department. This is a copy of an article by Intech EDM's VP of Operations, Tony Mucha, which was published in the November/December 2003 issue of EDM Today magazine.