electrical discharge machining

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A manufacturing process that uses electricity discharged from an electrode to quickly erode the conductive material that is being cut to a precise shape and size. Several forms exist, with electrodes that are wires, carbon blocks, or otherwise.

Word forms

electrical discharge machining

Related words

EDM
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