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Technical articles for operators, process engineers and designers. Practical knowledge from years of work with GF AgieCharmilles machines and PEPS, SolidWorks, MegaCAD software.

What is Wire EDM? Complete Guide to Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

What wire EDM machining is, how it works step by step, which materials can be machined and when it is the right technology to choose.

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📐 Wire EDM & CAD/CAM — Fundamentals and Practice
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How Much Does Wire EDM Cost? Full Pricing, Factors and How to Reduce Costs

Real wire EDM prices in 2025, all cost factors and practical ways to cut the price by up to 50%.

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Wire EDM Cutting Price — What Affects It and Why Quotes Differ So Much

Why two companies may quote different prices for the same part — all factors explained: time, material, thickness, quality, passes.

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Wire EDM vs CNC Milling — Which to Choose and When?

Detailed comparison of wire EDM and CNC milling — accuracy, speed, cost, materials and applications.

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How to Prepare a CAD File for Wire EDM? Complete Guide

Which file formats to choose, how to avoid DXF/DWG errors and how a good CAD file can cut production cost by 30–50%.

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3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering — Recreating a Part Without Documentation

How 3D scanning and reverse engineering allow any machine part to be recreated without a technical drawing.

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Technical Drawing — How to Read, Prepare and Why It Matters in Wire EDM Production

How to correctly read and prepare technical drawings for wire EDM and CNC production. Elements, tolerances and common errors.

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ISO Standards and Dimensions in Technical Drawings

How ISO standards work in practice and how to correctly prepare dimensions, tolerances and documentation for wire EDM and CNC.

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Creating 3D CAD Models for Wire EDM — Best Practices and Optimisation

How to create 3D models in SolidWorks and MegaCAD for wire EDM machining — rules, practices and cost-reducing optimisation.

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Redrawing Old Parts and Drawings to 3D CAD Models — Step by Step

How to recreate old parts and paper drawings as 3D CAD models ready for wire EDM or CNC production.

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Common 3D Modelling Problems for Wire EDM and How to Avoid Them

Open contours, duplicate lines, overly complex geometry — the 7 most common CAD errors when designing for wire EDM.

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How to Optimise 3D CAD Models for Wire EDM and CNC — Faster and Cheaper

How to reduce production time by up to 40% through thoughtful CAD model design and optimisation.

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🏭 Robofil GF AgieCharmilles Machine
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Robofil Wire EDM Machine — How It Works and Why Cut Quality Is Not Always Perfect

How the Robofil GF AgieCharmilles wire EDM machine works and what really determines cut quality.

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Robofil Models — What Differs and Which to Choose (190, 290, 440, 510)

Comparison of Robofil 190, 290, 440 and 510 — differences in capability, work envelope and production applications.

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Setting Up a Robofil Machine Step by Step — From Power-On to First Cut

Complete operator guide: 8 steps to correctly prepare a Robofil wire EDM machine before starting production.

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Robofil Operator Training — How Long, What to Learn and Why Experience Is Critical

Stages of training a wire EDM operator and why experience directly translates to production quality and costs.

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Robofil Programming — How Settings Affect Cut Quality and Process Stability

How the Robofil program affects surface quality, cutting time and stability — key elements and common errors.

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Common Robofil Wire EDM Problems and How to Solve Them

Wire breaks, poor surface finish, unstable operation — the 6 most common Robofil problems and proven solutions.

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How to Increase Robofil Productivity and Cut Machining Time Without Losing Quality

How to safely increase Robofil wire EDM productivity — where to find time gains and why stability beats speed.

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Is a Used Robofil Worth Buying? What to Check Before Purchasing a Wire EDM Machine

Advantages and risks of buying a used Robofil wire EDM machine — what to inspect and hidden costs to watch for.

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Robofil Maintenance — What to Check Regularly to Keep the Machine Running Accurately

What to check and how often on a Robofil wire EDM machine — water system, filters, wire guidance and working elements.

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Robofil Buying Checklist — What to Check Before Making a Decision

9-point checklist before buying a Robofil wire EDM machine — to avoid costly mistakes when choosing.

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Dealer or Official Robofil Seller — Where to Buy and What to Watch Out For

Differences between buying a Robofil from a dealer versus an official distributor — risks, advantages and how to protect yourself.

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How Dealers Hide Robofil Problems — What to Watch for During Machine Inspection

5 typical ways Robofil problems are concealed during sale and how to detect them during inspection.

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How Dealers Manipulate Robofil Parameters to Hide Problems

How to recognise that a Robofil machine's parameters have been deliberately lowered before sale — 5 typical manipulations.

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Robofil Repairs — Official vs Unofficial Service. Differences, Risks and Real Costs

Why cheaper Robofil service often costs more in the end and what to look for in a quality repair.

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