I received a question asking if special wire is required for HEAT and if there were any problems associated with rollers, belts, etc.
There are wires optimized for HEAT, but in general HEAT provides for faster cutting in real world applications without using large diameter or special coated wire.
HEAT can be used with both standard brass and coated wires (paraffin, non-paraffin, and high zinc). The sealed flushing process can be utilized on any Makino wire EDM machine designed for HEAT, and does not require multiple or dedicated machines specific to desired speeds.
A big problem in wire EDM machines is rollers and bearings failing. HEAT includes a patented wire drying system which eliminates the replacement of rollers and bearings. It also includes a filtration process to address high metal removal.
HEAT machines also require no special belts or belt replacements.
