Materials Science (NW) Ltd is based in the UK and has built up a World-wide reputation over 40 years for the manufacture of high quality, competitively priced, laboratory equipment for the sectioning and preparation of specimens in Metallurgical, Materials Science and (more recently) Medical, Dental and Forensic laboratories.

Victoria House
15 Craven Terrace
Kirkgate
SETTLE
BD24 9DB
England
Phone:
+44(0)1729-822327
Fax:
+44(0)1729-824500
Email:

 
Wirecutter option

A wirecutter is essential for accurate slicing and slitting of samples

Code: 534/500
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Spark erosion/electric discharge machining (EDM) using a moving wire electrode is ideal for accurately slitting and slicing all types of specimens. The moving wire helps to clear the slit of debris and is a continuous source of unused electrode material. This combination creates the conditions for producing deep, parallel-sided, narrow slits. In addition to metals, some electrically conducting ceramic materials can be spark eroded.