Technical articles for operators, process engineers and designers. Practical knowledge from years of work with GF AgieCharmilles machines and PEPS, SolidWorks, MegaCAD software.
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.
Read article →Real wire EDM prices in 2025, all cost factors and practical ways to cut the price by up to 50%.
Read →Why two companies may quote different prices for the same part — all factors explained: time, material, thickness, quality, passes.
Read →Detailed comparison of wire EDM and CNC milling — accuracy, speed, cost, materials and applications.
Read →Which file formats to choose, how to avoid DXF/DWG errors and how a good CAD file can cut production cost by 30–50%.
Read →How 3D scanning and reverse engineering allow any machine part to be recreated without a technical drawing.
Read →How to correctly read and prepare technical drawings for wire EDM and CNC production. Elements, tolerances and common errors.
Read →How ISO standards work in practice and how to correctly prepare dimensions, tolerances and documentation for wire EDM and CNC.
Read →How to create 3D models in SolidWorks and MegaCAD for wire EDM machining — rules, practices and cost-reducing optimisation.
Read →How to recreate old parts and paper drawings as 3D CAD models ready for wire EDM or CNC production.
Read →Open contours, duplicate lines, overly complex geometry — the 7 most common CAD errors when designing for wire EDM.
Read →How to reduce production time by up to 40% through thoughtful CAD model design and optimisation.
Read →How the Robofil GF AgieCharmilles wire EDM machine works and what really determines cut quality.
Read →Comparison of Robofil 190, 290, 440 and 510 — differences in capability, work envelope and production applications.
Read →Complete operator guide: 8 steps to correctly prepare a Robofil wire EDM machine before starting production.
Read →Stages of training a wire EDM operator and why experience directly translates to production quality and costs.
Read →How the Robofil program affects surface quality, cutting time and stability — key elements and common errors.
Read →Wire breaks, poor surface finish, unstable operation — the 6 most common Robofil problems and proven solutions.
Read →How to safely increase Robofil wire EDM productivity — where to find time gains and why stability beats speed.
Read →Advantages and risks of buying a used Robofil wire EDM machine — what to inspect and hidden costs to watch for.
Read →What to check and how often on a Robofil wire EDM machine — water system, filters, wire guidance and working elements.
Read →9-point checklist before buying a Robofil wire EDM machine — to avoid costly mistakes when choosing.
Read →Differences between buying a Robofil from a dealer versus an official distributor — risks, advantages and how to protect yourself.
Read →5 typical ways Robofil problems are concealed during sale and how to detect them during inspection.
Read →How to recognise that a Robofil machine's parameters have been deliberately lowered before sale — 5 typical manipulations.
Read →Why cheaper Robofil service often costs more in the end and what to look for in a quality repair.
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