When you search for the term “metal disintegrator” you will likely find ‘Electrical discharge machining’ as a result. That is because the technological breakthrough that led to metal disintegrating machines was spearheaded by a team including Harold Stark who went on to patent the idea for AC metal disintegrators and…
8 Recommendations for Electro Arc Machine and Operator Safety
Your Electro arc Machine is durably built, thoroughly tested, and inspected at the factory. You can expect many years of service with minimal maintenance. To maintain the accuracy, dependability, and cutting speed built into your metal disintegrator, please heed these warnings and recommendations for machine and operator safety. Warnings: When…
Setting the Record Straight With Metal Disintegration Machining | Terminology
In the industry of metal disintegration machining, oftentimes there is misinformation about the terminology that is used to describe the machines, parts, and processes. We at Electro Arc manufacturing are here to show you what is what when it comes to metal disintegration. Below are terms and proper definitions for…
Stillion Industries Acquires Electro Arc Manufacturing
Exciting news for our customers! As of July 1st, 2019 Stillion Industries has acquired Electro Arc Manufacturing. This is good news for our customers. Alongside Stillion Industries, Electro Arc now has state-of-the-art ISO9001:2015 compliant machining and on site engineering. With Electro Arc’s long history of quality product lines and…
5 Steps to Choose the Machine You Need to Remove Broken Bolts
Our broken bolt, drill, and tap removal technology is the most cost-effective and precise method available in the market. Patented in 1942, AC metal disintegrators were made and distributed exclusively by Electro Arc for years before competitors entered the market. Electro Arc purchased Uni-Tek in 2004 and began making and…
What is the Spark Erosion Process?
Imagine you’re on the production line working on a large manufacturing machine. Everything seems to be running smoothly, until crack, a tap has broken off in the machine. A person breaks the tap not the machine. Unable to retrieve the broken piece without damaging the machine or stripping the threads…
How to Remove a Broken Tap Quickly
Electro Arc’s 3-S portable metal disintegrator is featured below. You do not need dielectric fluid to use this machine, just coolant. The 3-S is easy on your pockets and convenient for you to use. Our metal disintegrators remove broken taps and drills without damage or coming into contact with the…
How to Remove Broken Drill Bit From Metal
Are you wondering what the best way to remove broken drill bits from metals is? Electro Arc has been providing high-quality broken tap, drill, stud, and bolt removal EDM / MDM machines since 1947. Our technology safely removes the broken drill in seconds without causing any damage to your part.…
What are the Many Benefits of a Spark Eroder?
At Electro Arc we know that time is important to you. How often can you get things done faster without sacrificing quality? Not very often. You will find a different experience with Electro Arc’s metal disintegrators (spark eroders). We have been providing the world with the highest quality EDM portable…
Electrodes For Tap & Drill Disintegration
Molybdenum Electrodes Are Different These Electrodes are different and are usually less expensive. Moly electrodes have a higher melting temperature which means that it will break down or erode more of the broken tool, tap, or drill rather than the electrode. For Molybdenum Electrodes the diameters start at .020″ Looking…