I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Introduction to Electric Discharge Machining

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 2116

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lab Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

Students will be introduced to the complex operations of electric discharge machining (EDM). Students will experience both wire and sink EDM operations and applications of these technologies for efficient production of highly technical processes. Electrical discharge machining, sometimes colloquially also referred to as spark machining, spark eroding, burning, die sinking, wire burning or wire erosion, is a manufacturing process whereby a desired shape is obtained using electrical discharges (sparks).

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• American Council on Education
• Military Experience
• Demonstration

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC/Tool Making Technology Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Apply codes to EDM construct program.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Apply safety constructs to utilizing EDM machines.
Utilize appropriate technology	Setup and run wire and sink EDM machines.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Explain machine operations and applications;
• Set up a Wire EDM machine;
• Set up Sink EDM machine;
• Apply codes to EDM construct program;
• Manufacture electrodes;
• Perform EDM machine maintenance;
• Operate EDM machines to produce parts;
• Validate quality of produced parts; and
• Apply proper safety procedures to EDM machines.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Outline Machine Operation/Application
• Machine capabilities
• Process planning
• Design
• Mirror imaging
• Surface finish
• VDI
2. Set Up Wire EDM
• Indicate part
• Restrain part
• Select wire
• Align wire
3. Set Up Sink EDM Machines
• Indicate part
• Restrain part
• Install electrodes
4. Apply Codes to Construct Program
• Conversational programing
• EIA programing
• EDM terms
• Machine capabilities
• Process
• Efficiencies
• Roughing
• Finishing
5. Manufacture Electrodes
• Design
• Manufacture methods
• Electrode materials
• Over burn
6. Perform Machine Maintenance
• Preventative maintenance
• DI requirements
• Filters
• Consumables
7. Operate Machines to Produce Parts
• Machine setup
• Part setup
• Install Electrodes
• Remove slug
8. Validate Quality of Produced Part
• Measurement techniques
• Angular measurement
• Finishes
9. Safety
• Safety Data Sheets
• Spill containment
• Injury procedures
• Identify safety hazards
• Personal protective equipment