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 ISO 9001:2015 compliant machining and on-site engineering. With Electro Arc’s long history of quality product lines and Stillion…
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 Electro Arc machines, 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…