I had no idea shops like this still existed in the US. I'd love to hear more about the history of the business... how it was founded, what kind of customers you work with, etc. You've got millions of dollars of equipment, so business must be pretty good.
My Grandfather started the business in 1975 after he immigrated from Germany. Our first video for this channel explains some details on how the company started. here is the link ruclips.net/video/fPweSQ0EjjU/видео.htmlsi=siUAN3oTiPyhfATd We work with all sorts of businesses....aerospace, medical, electronics...etc.
I love videos like this one. I'm always very intrigued on how other tool & die shops go through the building process of precision metal stamping dies. I would love to see a series on how you build a whole die from design to finished product run. Great video! I will definitely be keeping my eye open for more.
Great work! I’m retired now but back in the day that’s how we would build up multistage progression tooling. After a while I missed the whole tool making process, so much so, that I designed and built my own sinker EDM (it’s easy to do as it’s just Ohm’s law) and now I can still make the odd press tool or die on a part time basis.
Hitting that precision level of grinding is such a great feeling and one of the things I love about being a machinist. I feel as though sometimes I'm the only one, even though here I see you doing the same, and I know there are others. Still, it's pretty good
Loved the video. A few suggestions and questions: - Type of material and hardness of each part? - What are the tolerance of each part and the clearances between parts? - Showing a 3D assembly cross section at the start of the video would have helped us follow along in a much more meaningful way
I'm glad you enjoyed it. The material is .003 thick stainless steel. There are so many different tolerances on that part it would be difficult to list them all. The tolerance for the burr is .0002. A 3d cross assembly? I am not sure what you mean by that
@@ToolanderEngineeringI think he's saying a 3D model at the beginning, but it sounded like you were only creating 2D files. How about the die material and condition?
The tab is there because when the wire machine cuts the punch it has stay partially attached to the block as it makes multiple passes to rough and trim.
Great video. Is the EDM machine scanning for the pre-pierced holes to find an origin point? The steel(s) A2? being used for the die components would be an interesting addition to future videos.
before starting the program, the machine is moved over to the start hole manually, and after the program is started, it will move from Hole to hole automatically. I could possibly do a video on the tool steel that I use. Thank you for watching.
I have not seen any content like this as well. The tab is there to hold the part in the block so the machine can perform multiple passes...a rough and a few trim cuts. After all the passes the part is cut off. Thanks for watching
Great video! Shouldn't the wire EDM be capable of cutting the profile right in the center of the part though. Most of the time I start of with a ground piece of stock, so the profile is already nice and perpendicular to the block. You're a brave man, balancing the punch on such a small surface for grinding! I'd put it in a vice clamped on both ends just to be sure :)
Thank you. If the clearance is larger we will cut it to size on the outside, but with thin material and tight tolerances I like to leave a little material on because it doesn't always turn out perfect. I almost always try to lay punches directly on the magnet, it turns out more accurate.
A whole new meaning to living on the edge when you ground the wire tab off! 😂 nice work and video tho. I’m from the Powder Metal compaction tooling industry.
the wire edm is soo efficient with material usage compared to traditional cnc milling . I hate when i made a part and the chips weigh more than the part itself
I would love to hear your opinion on the Rack Robotics desktop wire edm machine. It’s an entry level machine made for hobbyists. I bet you would have some valuable insight as someone with so much experience with these machines.
@@ToolanderEngineering I just thought it would make a good video if you were to familiarize yourself with what they are selling, particularly the betta wire kit, and share your opinions about it. I would appreciate your insight.
@@ToolanderEngineering OK, I was just curious if there is possibility for the next video to be titled: "This is what happens to expensive die when it fall on the floor."
Hello again, you're a great tool maker. I would hire u in a second, let me know if u ever need a job 😆. If you're ever in the Corona riverside area I would love to show you the facility and I'll buy u lunch and we can talk shop.
I had no idea shops like this still existed in the US. I'd love to hear more about the history of the business... how it was founded, what kind of customers you work with, etc. You've got millions of dollars of equipment, so business must be pretty good.
My Grandfather started the business in 1975 after he immigrated from Germany. Our first video for this channel explains some details on how the company started. here is the link ruclips.net/video/fPweSQ0EjjU/видео.htmlsi=siUAN3oTiPyhfATd
We work with all sorts of businesses....aerospace, medical, electronics...etc.
I love videos like this one. I'm always very intrigued on how other tool & die shops go through the building process of precision metal stamping dies. I would love to see a series on how you build a whole die from design to finished product run. Great video! I will definitely be keeping my eye open for more.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I am working on a video showing a progressive die being built from scratch, it going to take some time to complete.
@@ToolanderEngineering I understand. I'll be looking forward to it!
Working to 50 millionths, and using the Horrible Fright sandblaster in the driveway. Love it, Subscribed.
Good eye, it is a harbor freight sandblaster. Its not the best but it does the job. Thanks for watching.
Old Manual Retired Machinist 😲 + or - .005 was what I worked with back in the 70's.
Thanks for the Video ☺️
Plus or -.005 is still pretty good. Thank you for watching. 👍
Thanks for showing all the steps and considerations. A lot of videos pass a step or two as they show a process and yours goes all the way through.
Thank you. I wanted to show as much as possible.
Great work! I’m retired now but back in the day that’s how we would build up multistage progression tooling. After a while I missed the whole tool making process, so much so, that I designed and built my own sinker EDM (it’s easy to do as it’s just Ohm’s law) and now I can still make the odd press tool or die on a part time basis.
You made your own sinker..that's quite impressive.👍
Love the content and you are presenting it very well, keep it up we need more people sharing this kind of information.
Thank you so much I appreciate it.
Please keep providing these types of video with the content as there is are very few content providers, providing this type of information.
I have not seen anything like this on youtube either. I will do my best. Thanks for watching
Epic, hope to see more!
I am working on another one. Its going to take some time before I can launch it.
Such an amazing machine.
It is, isn’t it.
Great. Interesting and quality. Love EDM
I'm glad you enjoyed it .Thanks for watching
Hitting that precision level of grinding is such a great feeling and one of the things I love about being a machinist. I feel as though sometimes I'm the only one, even though here I see you doing the same, and I know there are others. Still, it's pretty good
It definitely feels good to machine the part to the proper requirements and not have to scrap it. Thank you for watching
Brilliant toolmaking 👌
Thank you👍
Super cool! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Loved the video. A few suggestions and questions:
- Type of material and hardness of each part?
- What are the tolerance of each part and the clearances between parts?
- Showing a 3D assembly cross section at the start of the video would have helped us follow along in a much more meaningful way
I'm glad you enjoyed it. The material is .003 thick stainless steel. There are so many different tolerances on that part it would be difficult to list them all. The tolerance for the burr is .0002.
A 3d cross assembly? I am not sure what you mean by that
@@ToolanderEngineeringI think he's saying a 3D model at the beginning, but it sounded like you were only creating 2D files.
How about the die material and condition?
Amazing work
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Good video, thanks
Thanks for watching. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Amazing work. Thank you for sharing. What was the tab on the punch for?
The tab is there because when the wire machine cuts the punch it has stay partially attached to the block as it makes multiple passes to rough and trim.
Great video. Is the EDM machine scanning for the pre-pierced holes to find an origin point? The steel(s) A2? being used for the die components would be an interesting addition to future videos.
before starting the program, the machine is moved over to the start hole manually, and after the program is started, it will move from
Hole to hole automatically. I could possibly do a video on the tool steel that I use. Thank you for watching.
We need way more content like this! The one question I have is why the tab in the first place?
I have not seen any content like this as well. The tab is there to hold the part in the block so the machine can perform multiple passes...a rough and a few trim cuts. After all the passes the part is cut off. Thanks for watching
Great video!
Shouldn't the wire EDM be capable of cutting the profile right in the center of the part though.
Most of the time I start of with a ground piece of stock, so the profile is already nice and perpendicular to the block.
You're a brave man, balancing the punch on such a small surface for grinding! I'd put it in a vice clamped on both ends just to be sure :)
Thank you. If the clearance is larger we will cut it to size on the outside, but with thin material and tight tolerances I like to leave a little material on because it doesn't always turn out perfect. I almost always try to lay punches directly on the magnet, it turns out more accurate.
A whole new meaning to living on the edge when you ground the wire tab off! 😂 nice work and video tho. I’m from the Powder Metal compaction tooling industry.
Ha ha.. living on the edge. I’m not familiar with the powder compaction industry, I will have to check it out. Thank you for watching.
He makes carbide inserts would be my guess.@@ToolanderEngineering
Doing my dream job! You use about 10% material thickness for clearance? So in this case .0003?
Depends on the application. For this part the clearance is around 5%
Wow that’s tight! Though I would think required since it’s such thin material! Nice work!
@@MJQAZ Thank you
You could probably avoid needing to break edges if you added a small hole on each of the corners of the frame cavity in your WEDM op
the wire edm is soo efficient with material usage compared to traditional cnc milling . I hate when i made a part and the chips weigh more than the part itself
Very efficient indeed. Thank you for watching.
I would love to hear your opinion on the Rack Robotics desktop wire edm machine. It’s an entry level machine made for hobbyists. I bet you would have some valuable insight as someone with so much experience with these machines.
I’m sorry to disappoint you, however, I have no experience with this machine. I’ve never even heard of it.
@@ToolanderEngineering I just thought it would make a good video if you were to familiarize yourself with what they are selling, particularly the betta wire kit, and share your opinions about it. I would appreciate your insight.
24:58 is this the wobbliest work bench in your shop? Or you also have one suspended on bungee ropes??
lol.. that’s not a workbench It’s a cart.
@@ToolanderEngineering OK, I was just curious if there is possibility for the next video to be titled: "This is what happens to expensive die when it fall on the floor."
Yes we gladly made it to the end! Boy, EDM has really occupied most aspects of your building ...
It does for this part, however it is not always the case. Thanks for watching
Hello again, you're a great tool maker. I would hire u in a second, let me know if u ever need a job 😆. If you're ever in the Corona riverside area I would love to show you the facility and I'll buy u lunch and we can talk shop.
Ha Ha.. thanks for the offer. I appreciate it. I would love to check out your shop.
That looked like .055", maybe funny angle.
It was definitely .030. Thanks for watching