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Close-up view of an AL2024-T3 aluminum specimen undergoing Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM) in a dielectric fluid bath, showing sparks between the copper tool and the workpiece surface. Macro lens, 60mm, High detail, precise focusing, controlled lighting.

Sparks Fly! Finding the Sweet Spot for Machining Aerospace Aluminum with EDM

Hey there! Let me tell you about something pretty cool we’ve been diving into – making one of the aerospace industry’s favorite materials, AL2024-T3 aluminum, behave perfectly when we zap it with electricity. Sounds a bit wild, right? But that’s the magic of Electro-Discharge Machining, or EDM for short. You…