Experienced EDM Solutions Worldwide

Our vision has been to have the resources needed to help customers with every aspect of their EDM needs and requirements- from start to finish.  Below are a few examples of the services we offer.

One of the most critical factors in becoming an EDM Solutions Provider is understanding the different applications of your customers. With over 60 years of experience, our engineering team has been a part of supporting customers in nano technology, automotive, tool & die, aerospace engines, plastic injection, and the list goes on. We take great pride in partnering with our customers to work through the different challenges of not only completing the job but doing so in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Our CNC and Form Grinding Team has well over 300 years of experience and are always brought into the discussion to discuss applications and potential customer requirements. By having everyone involved up-front, we can process requests much faster and it allows us to have everyone familiar with the requirements when the electrodes are sent for production. 

We have firsthand knowledge when it comes to material consistency, quality, and performance, and the effects all of them have on a specific application. “What is the best graphite material available?”, is a question we are asked on a frequent basis. The answer is the best graphite material available is the one that performs best for your specific application. Each application demands different functions from the graphite material. As an example, an application where speed is more important than a super fine surface finish would mean a slightly larger particle material. An application where a super fine surface finish is more important than speed would require a fine particle size material. Also, metallic electrode material could possibly be the answer for specific applications.  We have the capability to help select and produce finished metallic electrodes as well.

Our team works directly with our customers' engineers, plant managers, purchasing, and machining teams to work through the design of the electrodes needed to perform the job. Together, we look at design, efficiency of machining, and how to utilize the materials and dimensions in the best possible way. We also focus on how to keep the costs of the finished products in or below budget. There is a tremendous value being involved in this process with our customers to both share our experience from similar applications and electrodes, and to share with them how their design effects the electrode manufacturing. Taking advantage of clear and consistent communications and sharing combined experience always produces the best results for everyone.

Graphel has the capability to design and build a holder for the specific electrode and application. Having the capability to design and build the holders in house allows us to match them completely to the manufactured electrode itself to ensure a perfect fit and workable solution when the holder and the electrode arrives at our customer. This shortens the set-up cycle and enhances efficiency as the customer does not need to test fit the parts prior to the set-up for the operation.

Graphel is ready to discuss any application and how we can support and serve our customers. We are always expanding our capabilities and services to better serve the EDM industry.