Applegate EDM - The Cutting Edge In EDM Services

Who We Are

Located in the Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas area, Applegate EDM is a leading provider of wire EDM and small hole EDM machining services.

Our capabilities include: production, die components, extrusion dies, mold details and electrodes, high precision, small wire diameters, 30+ degree taper angles, automatic threading, large work pieces, auxiliary rotary spindle EDM, file transfer/translation capabilities, CMM inspection and small hole EDM.

These capabilities allow us to take on any size or type of wire EDM project and deliver it on schedule. Applegate combines people and technology to provide precision wire EDM machining to die makers, mold builders and part manufacturers throughout the United States.

Why Wire EDM?

Wire EDM is an ideal process for prototyping and production runs of 1 to 50,000 pieces because it requires no wait for expensive tooling to be built. We have the software to translate virtually every type of CAD file and can program your design into the machine and put it into production immediately.

Why Sinker EDM?

Sinker EDM is an ideal process for non conventional machining, tough or hardened tool steel, exotic metals, blind cavities, slots, which are located in areas of which are un-accessible with the conventional machine while achieving a higher finish.

Why EDM Hole Drilling?

EDM Hole Drilling is an ideal process tough or hardened tool steel, exotic metals, blind holes, wire EDM start holes, cooling holes with sizes ranging from .015” to .188” diameter up to 24” thick.

Project/Engineering Assistance

We will work with you to define and resolve any technical or manufacturing challenges that are encountered at any point in the design or production process.

Because we specialize in holding tight tolerances of +/- .0001" (.025 mm) on EDM fabrication of complex parts from difficult-to-machine materials, our highly skilled staff of machinists, toolmakers and EDM manufacturing specialists are available to work with you in determining which materials are best suited to your project requirements.

 The Applegate EDM Advantage 

• Wire EDM
• Sinker EDM
• EDM Hole Drilling
• Engineering Design & Assistance
• Rapid Prototyping
• Precision Manufacturing

 The EDM Advantage                   

• Precision Manufacturing
• Fast turnaround
• Consistency
• Tight tolerances
• Small to large production runs
• Performs well with Exotic materials
• Eliminates Heat Treat Distortion
• Burr-free superior edge
• Intricate contours
• Complex shapes

Applegate EDM is committed to providing services and products of the highest quality.

Applegate EDM will be ISO9001:2008 Registered in March, 2009.