http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/ EDM HomeBuilders Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:34:27 GMT Donald H Locker http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2545 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2545 A VA is a "volt-amp", related to the power that the unit can handle. A 24Volt transformer with at 2.4VA rating can deliver 0.1A RMS at 24V RMS. This VA is Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:56:57 GMT luslugger http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2544 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2544 Has anyone put together a bag of parts for this circuit? As I build mine should I get a dozen of each part and make a kit? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:44:55 GMT camden_blue http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2543 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2543 Hi edm builders, I've been researching the labeling on a couple of transformers I have laying around. One is labeled 120v 60hz primary with a 25 volt center Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:12:20 GMT nickjones111 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2542 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2542 I like the Gas tank idea, I hope no-one tries to run an outboard motor on it's contents though ! Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:13:28 GMT jeffdayman http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2541 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2541 Photos to date are now in Jeff's photos Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:56:16 GMT jh http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2540 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2540 Simple Manual EDM Machine -in progress, pics uploaded Not speak English,Google English Translation Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:39:38 GMT jeffdayman http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2539 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2539 I have one in progress, but I have changed the tank and machine design quite a bit so it is taking longer than expected to build. Will post photos when done. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:23:36 GMT flyppc http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2538 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2538 Gene that is a GREAT looking setup I think you will be pleased. Ben Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:20:34 GMT gst338lm http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2537 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2537 W.ell, my EDM is coming along slowly. Today I got a notice from parts-express explaining that they messed up the shipping on my caps, so they're delayed. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:20:57 GMT jacktarr68 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2536 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2536 The Group meets on the third Sunday each month (this month Sunday 15th NOVEMBER, 2009) - at: McDonalds McCafe Corner Canning Highway and Berwick Street Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:32:31 GMT Frank-P. Kurda http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2535 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2535 Hi, has anyone here build a wire edm before ? I'm looking for a suitable power source schematic. Or can i use the power stage of any sinker EDM ? Thank you Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:29:38 GMT cary heestand http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2534 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2534 Hi Roland, seems like your more interested in small hole drilling.  In the hole drills at work they did use softened tap water run through a reverse osmosis Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:03 GMT gst338lm http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2533 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2533 ... Here are the part #'s I have conveniently at hand. HTH, GsT 647-UVR2C102MRD Nichicon Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors 160volts 1000uF Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:22 GMT Roland Jollivet http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2532 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2532 Ok, so it's basically because of the swarf volume. After seeing this slimy swarf stuff on a Sodick once, I figured it might be the dissolved gasses in the Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:57:56 GMT toolingjim http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2531 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EDMHomeBuilders/message/2531 Thanks, Roland. I had wondered about this. In an industrial setting, the oil/water choice will be made for different reasons than we hobbyists will use. The