EDMMax 433W
Compact vertical Fast Wire EDM for smaller parts, cut-off work, and build plate separation where the work fits the machine envelope.
Fast Wire EDM (Moly)
High-Speed Wire Cutting for 3D Metal Printing & Difficult Flush Conditions
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Fast Wire EDM (Moly)
Fast Wire EDM machines are specifically designed for cutting parts with poor to extremely challenging flushing conditions. These machines have been particularly well received within the 3D metal printing industry, where they are commonly used to separate parts from populated build plates.
Fast Wire EDM systems can cut a populated build plate 3–5× faster than conventional wire EDM. This advantage comes from not relying on high-pressure water flushing or fully submerged work tanks. Instead, a rapidly moving wire—traveling at approximately 5 meters per second—effectively clears chips from the cutting zone, enabling higher cutting efficiency.
The wire is typically about 300 meters in length, made from high-tensile molybdenum (moly) with an approximate diameter of 0.007 inches. It is continuously reused as it reciprocates back and forth through the workpiece, keeping operating costs low—consumable wire and filtration average approximately $2.00 per hour.
Most Fast Wire EDM machines feature full 4-axis capability, allowing them to cut complex shapes, tapers, and many of the same geometries achievable with conventional wire EDM. Many models also include integrated CAD functionality as a standard feature.
Available in both vertical and horizontal wire configurations, with larger models continually being introduced to accommodate the increasing build plate sizes of newly developed 3D printers.
EDMMax Fast Wire – Vertical
EDMMax Fast Wire – Horizontal
Fast Wire EDM for Build Plate Separation and Difficult Flushing
Fast Wire EDM uses a rapidly reciprocating molybdenum wire to cut conductive materials in applications where flushing is difficult. Peak Machine Sales helps manufacturers compare EDMMax vertical and horizontal Fast Wire EDM systems for additive manufacturing build plate separation, tall workpieces, complex shapes, tapers, and low operating-cost cutting.
Why manufacturers use Fast Wire EDM
Fast Wire EDM is especially useful when part geometry or workholding makes high-pressure flushing difficult. The reciprocating moly wire helps clear material from the cutting zone and can be a strong fit for separating populated 3D metal printed build plates.
Vertical and horizontal machine choices
Vertical Fast Wire EDM fits many general part cutting and tall workpiece applications. Horizontal Fast Wire EDM is often considered for build plate separation and submerged horizontal cutting applications.
Machine and product options
EDMMax 434W
Vertical Fast Wire EDM for broader production flexibility and difficult flushing work.
EDMMax 434WW
Water-only vertical Fast Wire EDM for buyers who specifically need water-only operation.
EDMMax 656W
Larger vertical Fast Wire EDM for shops needing more work envelope.
EDMMax 818W
Larger vertical Fast Wire EDM for bigger workpieces and production cut-off needs.
EDMMax 1800W
Large vertical Fast Wire EDM for high-capacity workpiece or build plate requirements.
EDMMax FC45HW
Horizontal submerged Fast Wire EDM for horizontal cutting and build plate style separation.
EDMMax FC65HW
Larger horizontal submerged Fast Wire EDM for bigger plates or parts.
EDMMax 1100HW
Large horizontal submerged Fast Wire EDM for high-capacity horizontal cutting.
Common buyer questions
What is Fast Wire EDM?
Fast Wire EDM is a wire EDM process that uses rapidly moving molybdenum wire to cut conductive materials in applications where chip removal and flushing are difficult.
Is Fast Wire EDM useful for 3D printed metal build plates?
Yes. Fast Wire EDM is commonly evaluated for separating additive manufacturing parts from populated metal build plates.
Should I choose vertical or horizontal Fast Wire EDM?
Vertical machines are often considered for general cutting and tall workpieces. Horizontal machines are often considered for build plate separation and submerged horizontal cutting.
Need help choosing the right machine? Call Peak Machine Sales at (248) 380-0871 or request a quote.
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