The Michigan Manufacturing Association started the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan contest in 2018 to recognize innovative products from the manufacturing industry. They assist these Michigan-made products in gaining exposure. Electro Arc metal disintegrators were nominated in 2020, but did not make it to the second round. This year, We…
Electro Arc on the Island Retrospect
Harry Bennett, shown above on one of his horses is well known for his association with Ford. The pictures in this blog were Bennett’s and were passed on to Harold Stark when his family bought the noteworthy Bennett castle on Geddes road in Ann Arbor. This castle came equipped with…
Why do Bolts Break?
Broken bolts causing downtime have long been the source of frustration. Collectively, a broken bolt can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars between repairing the machine, scrapping parts, employee pay, and money lost on sales loss. So why do bolts break? Using the wrong Bolt In some applications, the bolt…
Electro ARC’s New Tool for Metal Disintegrator owners
As Electro Arc machine owners, we understand that you need resources in addition to the owner’s manual you received with your metal disintegrator. As a company that has been producing metal disintegrating machines for 75 years, we know we have quite a few versions of our product in use with…
Your Guide to EDM Terminology
EDM has become a common method used across industries with a number of sub-categories including MDM. This list of EDM terms can help you understand all of the aspects of EDM. Many of these terms are interchangeable with MDM terms: Ammeter (Amp Meter) – A measuring instrument for electrical current. Amp…
Electro Arc Celebrates 75 Years as a Michigan Manufacturer of Metal Disintegrators!
Electro Arc was formed in Detroit Michigan on May 26, 1947 by Harold W. Stark, who was a metallurgist/manufacturer and investment broker. Harold’s team patented the AC metal disintegrator in 1942. The metal disintegrators were originally branded as “boring machines” while patents were pending: In 1949 Electro Arc moved its…
What is the History of Electro Arc and EDM?
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…