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Re: 2011 Dewalt Supliers.

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Originally Posted by Greg Needel View Post
Trying to find a WIRE EDM will be very helpful as powdered metal does not machine well.
I think you mean EDM, not wire EDM, for boring the holes. Holes are made with an electrode, versus a wire which is used for cutting. SPAM was able to bore all of theirs with standard carbide tools; I don't know how difficult it was (they have a "real" machinist on the team) but as far as I know we didn't ever break any. Still, EDM for powdered metal is probably preferred if you have a choice.

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