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Why are Metal Disintegrators Sometimes Called Spark Eroders?

Spark erosion is the process of vaporizing metal using a high-frequency spark discharge.  Metal disintegrators are a subcategory of EDM, which is often referred to as Spark Erosion.  Metal Disintegration Machining  (MDM) is the process that Electro Arc machines use.  These machines are specifically used to remove broken bolts, taps, pins, screws etc. quickly      

"Spark Erosion" Applications:

Electro Arc Patented the Metal Disintegrator in 1942

If you are dealing with a broken screw, broken bolt, broken drill, or other broken tooling on a regular basis, you may have used a metal disintegrator to remove them.  Metal disintegrators are specialized EDM machines originally patented in 1942 by Electro Arc.   This broken bolt removal tool is essential in industries such as power generation, off-road vehicles, mining, aircraft repair, and automotive repair.

Remove your Broken Tooling wwth Metal Disintegration Machining

Spark eroders use the process of spark erosion, also referred to as spark machining, or die sinking to remove material from a part with electrical discharges.  This modern machining process is responsible for many of the manufactured processes that exist today. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) has a long history which has led to significant breakthroughs in technology. While EDM has a variety of applications, MDM has the targeted ability to remove broken bolts, broken pins, broken drills, and other broken tooling in minutes. Although metal disintegrators are in a sub-category of Electrical Discharge Machining called  Metal Disintegration Machining, the process is still considered spark erosion, hence the name spark eroder.  Part of this name has to do with the sparks that are created by this process, erosion obviously refers to the process which allows broken tooling to be removed with these machines.  The term spark erosion is more popular in countries like England and India. This term is used because the principal is more commonly understood under this name than “metal disintegrator”.  

In fact, Electro Arc used the term to refer to our own machines between 2008 and 2018.  Uni-Tek had a patent on the name “Tap-Zapper” which became associated with many of these machines as well.  Electro Arc kept the patent for a short time but also used the term to describe many of our AC metal disintegrating machines.  We find that these terms can be confusing and have made an effort to clarify each machine’s model and its features to help you choose the best metal disintegrator for your application.

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 (amperage) applied – Amperage selected on power supply controls.

Amp (amperage) average – Amperage shown on the amp meter.

Arc (Arcing) A damaging flow of electricity (pulsating yellow flash) between electrode and workpiece.
Incorrect term for EDM machining (sparking).

Average current – (see average amp)

Blind Hole (cavity) – A cavity with no flush holes.

Burning – A synonym for EDM Machining.

Capacitor – An electrical component that stores a charge.  Used occasionally to intensify the spark.  (Wear on Electrodes will result).

Carbon – The raw material used to make graphite.

Center Flushing – Flush hole through the center of electrode..

Conductor – A material which will carry electric current.

Coolant – See dielectric.

Copper Graphite – Graphite infiltrated with copper.

Copper Tungsten – A blend of copper and tungsten.

Core – A non-machined area of the cavity created by the flush hole(s) in the electrode.

Corner Wear – Wear on the corners of the electrode parallel to the direction of machining, and proportional to the distance machined.

Crater – Small cavities in the workpiece created by the individual sparks.

Cut – Synonym for machining with the EDM process.

DC Arcing – see arc.

Deionization – Bringing the sparkgap back to a nonconductive state.

Depth finder – An electronic circuit which automatically stops the electrode .0001″ before it touches the workpiece without the high voltage on.  Used during “setup” for setting an accurate depth.

Dielectric – A fluid which insulates the sparkgap between the electrode and the workpiece until a high voltage ionizes the sparkgap and makes it a conductor.

 

Dither – See vibrator

Discharge – see spark

Dual powersupply – Two identical power supplies in one single cabinet, used to inform the operator when the electrode makes contact with the workpiece, usually with light or an acoustic signal.

Duty Cycle -“on time” +”off time”

 

EDM Grinding – This procedure is accomplished by mounting a rotating electrode wheel parallel to the direction of the servo.

Electrode – The “cutting tool” in the EDM process, always made of a conducting material.

End Wear – The linear wear at the end of an electrode after EDM machining.

Flashpoint – The temperature at which a flammable material will ignite.  An important factor in selecting a dielectric. 

Filtering – Removing the solid particles created during the machining from dielectric.

Flushing – The single most important Factor in EDM machining.

Flush Hole – A hole to facilitate flushing through either the electrode or workpiece.

Flush Pressure – The necessary pressure to insure an even flow over the “area of contact” between the electrode and the workpiece.

Flush Tank – Also called flush plate or flush pot, a box-like fixture mounted on the worktable. The flush hose connects to the side of the box and the workpiece is clamped either directly or on a subplate, on top, allowing the workpiece and into the empty space of the box.

Gap (spark gap)  – The distance between the electrode and the workpiece during machining.

Gap Voltage – The average voltage in the sparkgap during machining. (meter reading).

Frequency – The number of discharges (sparks) per second.

Graphite – An easy machineable electrode material with high heat resistance and good electric current transfer.

HAZ (heat affected zone) – Also called the “recast layer”.  The depth of the heat penetration altering the parent material’s metallurgical structure due to the EDM process.  Magnitude usually from .0002″ to .008″ depending on the material and the energy per pulse.

Hunting – Excessive reciprocating movement of the servo during machining caused by shorts in the stopgap.

Injection flushing – A synonym for pressure flushing.

Ionization – A breakdown of the resistance in the dielectric flowing in the sparkgap, when a voltage of sufficient magnitude is applied between electrode and workpiece.

Ionization Channel- The path of the positive and negative ions linking the electrode and the workpiece at the moment of ionization.

Microsecond – One-millionth of a second (.000001 seconds) (usec).

Multilead–One power supply with multiple independent power leads.

Nanosecond – One billionth of a second (.000000001 seconds)

Non-directional – A finish having no specific direction to its surface pattern.

Normal Polarity – Negative polarity.  A designation no longer used, as the polarity depend on the application, and as such a polarity (positive or negative) can only be normal in relation to a given application.

No Wear – No wear as such does not exist, but generally speaking, wear less than one percent is called “no wear”  range, a deposit or plating can occur so the electrode actually grows, but as this phenomenon is unpredictable it has no practical value.

Oil through Chuck – A sealed adjustable chuck for tubular electrodes which allows a flow of dielectric fluid through the chuck to the electrode.

“On Time” – Duration of the applied amperage during one pulse cycle measured in nanoseconds.

“Off Time” – The time in microsets between the applications of open gap voltage.

Overcut – The dimension the finished cavity is larger than the electrode. (2 x sparkgap).

Redressing – Removing the worn part of an electrode, bringing it back to its original shape.

Recast Layer – See HAZ.

Reverse Polarity – see normal polarity.

Servo – The electro-mechanical mechanism which automatically maintains the proper spark gap during machining.

Spark -controlled discharge between electrode and workpiece.

Sparkgap – The distance between the electrode and workpiece during machining.

Spark Erosion – Synonym for EDM.  Mainly used outside the U.S.

Split Lead – See Multi lead.

Stepped Electrode – An Electrode constructed in two or more concentric tiers, to be used for through-hole machining,  The first smaller portion is used for the roughing, and the larger subsequent tiers are used for the medium to finishing machining.

Trepanning Electrode -An electrode constructed like a cookie cutter.  Used to machine through holes, this way increases the machining speed by minimizing the amount of workpiece material to remove.

Why Do I Need DC Cutting?

D.C. cutting is direct current cutting, which is a naturally occurring process that moves metal from a positive pole (+) to a negative pole (-) when current flow is initiated (switched on) and subsequently interrupted (switched off). You may not know that this process is as old as the storage battery. It was also responsible for the problems of the early automobile ignition points and plugs – excessive wear on the positive terminals caused by the rapid switching of a D.C. circuit.

D.C. cutting is the basis for all convention and wire EDM machine technology (not to mention Electro Arc Metal disintegrators) and predates the electric light bulb.

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How Does DC Cutting Work?

D.C. cutting or EDM cutting occurs when an ionized path is established (switched on) between a positive and negative pole and then broken (switched off) to stop the current flow. The simplest example is what occurs when the (+) and (-) poles of a car battery are momentarily (with jumper cables) touched together (switched on) and then pulled apart (switched off). When the cable clamps are examined you discover a crater on the positive clamp and an equal amount of material added to the (-) clamp – EDM in action!

Harness this D.C process to remove broken taps, drills, and bolts quickly and easily. Minimum heat is generated and low power is consumed because polarity is the major moving physical property. High amperage, can waste power as a violent arc is created generating excessive heat and causing extreme electrode wear.

How do Electrodes Work in the Metal Disintegration Process?

Did you know that any conductive material can be used as an electrode? The more conductive the electrode material, the more effectively an electrical process works, and this is an electrical process.

Electro Arc machines can be used with inexpensive copper tubing. Copper has superior conductivity (next to silver), low cost, and is easy to work with. It has the added benefit of being very conductive both electrically and thermally to aid in removing residual heat from the cutting area. We use other materials as electrodes for cutting operations where higher temperature arcs are required to remove high-temperature materials such as high-temperature bolts that are alloyed with molybdenum and other elements.

You need D.C. cutting because you are constantly searching for a better, faster, cheaper way to get your job done. D.C. cutting gives it to you because it moves metal faster through polarity while minimizing heat and power consumption through lower amperage requirements that always accompany the use of polarity as the major moving physical property.

How does D.C. cutting compare to A.C. cutting?

A.C cutting is the creation of a violent arc between a high melting temperature (molybdenum/melts at 4748 degrees Farinheight and 2620 degrees Celcius) electrode material and a lower melting point material (tool/steel/melts at 2500 degrees Farinheight and 1371 degrees Celsius) and the fact that the lower melting point material (steel) will melt faster than the high-temperature material (molybdenum). You will want to use DC current with carbide because it cuts faster than AC, you may also need a DC machine if you are planning to use your metal disintegrator on larger bolts.

Electro Arc’s AC metal disintegrators were the first metal disintegrators available on the market, released to the general public for purchase in 1947. While competitors came and went over the years, Electro Arc remained the best metal disintegrator manufacturer purchasing competing brands including Elox, AC machines are generally cheaper than DC machines and provide a larger variety of options for customization.

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 started the world’s first metal disintegration machine factory in Detroit Michigan.  This process is metal disintegration machining (MDM).

You may have heard Electrical discharge machining, EDM for short, called spark machining, arc machining, and spark eroding.  This is a non-conventional group of machining which now includes electrochemical machining, water jet cutting, and laser cutting.  This process is limited to use with ferrous alloys because it requires the base material to be electrically conductive.  A solution for high-accuracy, complex machining applications provides an efficient alternative where other methods are impossible.  Using an electrical current, spark discharge erodes the workpiece using dielectric fluid as an electrical insulator. There are three main forms of EDM, wire EDM, die sinker EDM, and hole popping EDM.  

EDM is usually associated with the wire EDM machine method which was developed between the 1960s and 70s to make dies from hardened steel.  This EDM process uses wire wound between two spools of wire creating two electrodes, the tool-electrode, and workpiece-electrode, which are separated by dielectric fluid. With increased voltage, the fluid produces an electric arc. The wire moves in a controlled pattern and sparking occurs between the wire and the workpiece.  This method removes excess material with automated technology similar to CNC providing high accuracy and precision.  Commercial wire EDM capability has continued to advance substantially over the last few decades.

Joseph Priestly originally discovered the erosive effect of electrical discharges in 1770.  Die sinker EDM was invented independently by two groups.  In 1943 two Russian scientists Boris and Natalya Lazarenko were exploring methods to increase the lifespan of tungsten breaker points. Their research led to the discovery that erosion could be precisely controlled if the electrodes were immersed in dielectric fluid. This allowed the invention of an EDM machine tool for processing hard materials like Tungsten. This tool became known as a resistor-capacitor (R-C) circuit for EDM.  

During this time, without knowledge of the experimentation taking place in Russia, a team of American scientists consisting of Harold Stark (the founding president of Electro Arc), Victor Harding and Jack Beaver were also developing a method to remove broken drills and taps from aluminum castings.  This team was tasked by their employer with finding a solution because tools were being broken off in expensive aircraft parts.  Initially constructing machines from electric etching tools, they were unsuccessful.  After trying compressed air, they added fluid to the machines, combined with spark repetition allowing them to cut through metal quickly and efficiently while the coolant flushed away metal particles created in this process. Their research was able to produce 60 sparks per second, a breakthrough in technology at the time. Machines initially developed by this team were used during World war II and the trio patented the system for removing broken bolts, taps, and drills as well as an electronic-circuit servo system that maintained proper spacing between the electrode and the workpiece.

This led Harold Stark to develop Electro Arc’s Metal Disintegrator line of metal disintegrating machines which are still produced by Stillion Industries today (Stillion Industries purchased Electro Arc in 2019).  This technology was key in the development of vacuum tube EDM machine tools capable of producing thousands of sparks per second (electric discharge machining) in the 1960s.  Die sinker EDM machines are traditionally used to create three-dimensional shapes.  EDM provides an advantage because the process is predictable and accurate, making it easy to reproduce, but it is slower than other methods.

Hole drilling EDM is a specialized hole-making machine sometimes called a “hole popper” which is used to create the pilot hole necessary for wire threading. Using thermal energy rather than mechanical force, these machines cut through extremely hard materials such as titanium, carbide, carbon graphite, and high alloy steel.  These machines work on the same principle as wire EDM machines.  Instead of wire, these machines use a tool that works like a drill bit, no physical contact takes place between the tool and the workpiece, the electrical discharge is conducted to rapidly cut the metal.  This process is ideal for extremely small holes, as small as 0.010”. 

In his book, ‘Electrical Discharge Machining’ Elman C. Jameson mentions working with Victor Harding and Harold Stark during the origination of the EDM process in the United States.  EDM became popular in Japan as a result of damage from the war.  This new method was key in rebuilding after the destruction of their infrastructure.  On the other hand, The existing equipment and workers in the US caused a delay in the acceptance of EDM technology in the US.  Electro Arc metal disintegrators are an appealing option because they do not require special training for operators as other EDM machines require.

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 processes and machinery-related items in the world of metal disintegration.  People in different areas use different terms to refer to our machine process. Some are misleading.  For our process, a real arc is essential. We don’t burn the material; we vaporize it to turn it into particles.

“EDM” is the correct term for a very different process. Electric Discharge Machining is much more precise than arc disintegration but also very slow. EDM machines are also MUCH more expensive. On the other hand, “MDM” stands for Metal Disintegration Machine, which is what we build. Terms like “spark eroder, spark erosion, spark burner, or spark disintegrator” are misleading and incorrect. Aside from superficial campfire embers, sparks are relatively low-power, momentary electrical effects like those in automotive spark plugs to ignite fuel. By contrast, our arc is a powerful current path operating at very high temperatures like in carbon-arc searchlights. Our arc process literally vaporizes the metal to be removed in a controlled way.
Metal Disintegration Machining (MDM)

Metal Disintegrators or MDM machines are manufactured for the specific purpose of removing broken tools from workpieces. The metal disintegration process removes a tap, bolt, or drill leaving the hole intact and allowing a part to be reclaimed.  MDM removes material very fast. MDM uses a spark erosion process commonly used for destructive cutting. Typical application includes broken tool extraction (taps, drills, reamers, drill bits) metallurgical sample excavation, and bolt removal. There is no faster or efficient or cost-effective method to remove broken tools, studs, or fasteners than MDM.

 

Electrical discharge machining (EDM), also known as spark machining, spark eroding, die sinking, wire burning or wire erosion, is a manufacturing process whereby a desired shape is obtained by using electrical discharges (sparks). Material is removed from the workpiece by a series of rapidly recurring current discharges between two electrodes, separated by a dielectric liquid and subject to an electric voltage. One of the electrodes is called the tool-electrode, or simply the “tool” or “electrode,” while the other is called the workpiece-electrode, or “workpiece.” The process depends upon the tool and workpiece not making actual contact.  When the voltage between the two electrodes is increased, the intensity of the electric field in the volume between the electrodes becomes greater than the strength of the dielectric (at least in some places), which breaks down, allowing current to flow between the two electrodes. This phenomenon is the same as the breakdown of a capacitor (condenser) (see also breakdown voltage). As a result, the material is removed from the electrodes. Once the current stops (or is stopped, depending on the type of generator), the new liquid dielectric is usually conveyed into the inter-electrode volume, enabling the solid particles (debris) to be carried away and the insulating properties of the dielectric to be restored. Adding new liquid dielectric in the inter-electrode volume is commonly referred to as “flushing.” Also, after a current flow, the difference of potential between the electrodes is restored to what it was before the breakdown so that a new liquid dielectric breakdown can occur.

Spark Erosion

Spark erosion is sometimes miscommunicated as being metal disintegrating but it is not. Spark erosion is a form of EDM or electric discharge machining that is a machining technique principally used for hard metals and metals that are difficult to machine using traditional methods. EDM normally operates with materials that are electrically conductive and is designed to erode (remove) intricate depressions or contours from pre-hardened steel negating the requirement for heat treatment to soften and re-harden the steel. We use this method on many different types of metals and alloys, such as Monel, Titanium, Tool Steel, Tungsten Carbide, Tantalum, Super Duplex, and Inconel.

Learn more about the spark erosion process.

Spark Eroder, Spark Burner, or  Spark Disintegrator (You may have heard these referred to as Metal Disintegrators)

Our metal disintegrators are sometimes referred to as Spark Eroders. This is a common term used throughout the UK. However, spark eroders produce sparks in the application, and metal disintegrators do not. So spark eroders are the machines that are used in the electric discharge machining field.

Metal Disintegrator

Metal disintegrators are primarily used for bolt removal, tap removal, stud removal, drill removal, and seized or broken bolts. The process can also be used for roll marking or branding for rebar identification, tool and die work, and metallurgical core sampling. The cutting action of a metal disintegrator is accomplished by creating a series of intermittent electric arcs that break down the hardest metals into minute particles. An electrode, held in the head of the disintegrator, vibrates as it cuts while coolant is pumped through the electrode to wash away the powdered metal.

Metal disintegrators or Metal Disintegration Machining (May be abbreviated as MDM in the machining industry) are primarily used for bolt removal, tap removal, stud removal, drill removal, and seized or broken bolts. Other terms used to describe these machines include bolt eater, tap zapper, and stud buster.
 
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 of the casting, you are left with two options. You can replace the broken machinery, which comes at a high cost and slows productivity, or you can apply spark erosion, solving your problem in seconds rather than hours or days and for a quarter of the cost.

Spark erosion, metal disintegration, electrical discharge machining; if you work in any industry that utilizes machinery you’ve probably heard one or more of these terms. Each of these titles is used to explain the process of removing metal using electric currents under carefully controlled conditions.

How does the spark erosion process work?

While (EDM) spark erosion can be used to create specific metal parts, it is also commonly used to remove broken drill bits, taps, bolts, and studs from within a machine casting without damaging the threads or casting itself. This is called MDM.

Spark erosion is conducted through metal disintegration machines (EDM). These machines use electrodes to send low voltage/ high current electrical charges that melts the designated piece of metal at the same time cold water thermal shocks the molten steel and pulverizes it into micro-size pieces and flushes it away.

Because there is no direct contact between the electrodes and the machine casting, spark erosion allows you to work with even the most intricate sections and weak materials without risking distortion. It is this precision that makes spark erosion the most effective way to salvage parts that would otherwise be deemed unusable.

Five steps to applying spark erosion

Step 1: Get your metal disintegration machine ready. Electro Arc has a variety of options to choose from depending on your need, including portable, table top, and specialized metal disintegrators.  Use our new Machine Builder if you are not sure which machine is best for your application.

Step 2: If you are using a portable machine, attach the provided portable electrode head to your drill press, CNC machine, lath, or any type of machine tool.

Step 3: Align the electrode to ensure it’s centered over the object you plan to remove and lower the splash bag.  Verify that the bolts are tight. Each machine comes with a splashguard mechanism for safety purposes in order to keep sparks contained and prevent eroded metal from flying.

Step 4: Switch on the power supply. Portable metal disintegrators come with a small, rolling power supply cabinet that is easily transportable. The power supply features a built-in coolant tank and heat selector knob. For easy usability, all machines come with a chart that directs you on exactly which heat setting to use for each size broken tap or drill that you’re planning to remove.

Step 5: Turn the heat selector knob to the desired temperature and begin the process. Within seconds, the MDM machine will finish its cut. You can then clear the hole of any remaining debris using the provided air compression tool and see that your part has been completely recovered, casting, and threads left unscathed.

Yo can see the Electro Arc process in action, with video tutorials and case studies on Electro Arc’s YouTube Channel.  Since Stillion Industries purchased Electro Arc in 2019, we have created a new channel with updated videos as well.

Advantages of using spark erosion machines

In a previous blog post, we discussed the many benefits of using Electro Arc’s spark erosion machines, some of which include:

  •      Simple operation
  •      Unbeatable price
  •      Relatively lightweight and easy to maneuver
  •      Quick setup and breakdown
  •      Easily manageable for one person
  •      Little-to-no maintenance; simply keep it filled with fresh coolant

Spark erosion is the fastest and most cost-effective solution to recovering machinery that has been compromised by broken tools. For 75 years, Electro Arc has been perfecting this process and supplying premium metal disintegrators at affordable prices throughout the world.

You can see lots of broken bolt removal examples which illustrate how an Electro Arc metal disintegrator will benefit your company and save you money.

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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. Our spark erosion and metal disintegration technology can save you thousands of dollars by not causing damage to expensive parts. Please, take a moment to review how our spark eroders work.

Examples of disintegration with an Electro Arc metal disintegrator

Get the Job Done Right with Electro Arc

Electro Arc’s unique process disintegrates only the center out of a broken tap or drill leaving its threads intact.  You can use this process to cut square or round shapes to back out studs or bolts or to remove large studs with a series of cuts.  Emboss identification on rolls of steel, bore, and counterbore holes.  You can reclaim expensive parts and provide immediate repairs on all types of equipment.  Thus you will experience fewer production overruns and late deliveries.

Model 2-SQT for removing broken drills:

  • Unlimited disintegration potential in a compact, versatile package 
  • For HSS tooling removal
  • Remove taps, drills, and studs from 0-80 to 2” (24.5 mm) in a single pass
  • The 36-inch maxi feature provides ultra-rigid support for absolute positioning

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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 and table top machines since 1947. We are celebrating 75 years of local metal disintegrator production.

  • SAVE TIME WHEN YOU USE AN ELECTRO ARC METAL DISINTEGRATOR – You can remove broken taps, drills, and bolts in seconds. This doesn’t have to be a long process using a cheap machine that may even not get the job done. Other technology can take up to hours to get done.
  • SAVE MONEY – When you use an Electro Arc metal disintegrator, you can return to normal operations fast! You will save money that could be lost on downtimes, and salvage expensive parts that can be destroyed using a cheap disintegrator or spark erosion machine, or due to the broken bolt, tap, or dowel. Scrap fewer parts and take advantage of quick problem-solving that lasts for years.
  • QUALITY – All of our machines are made to order, 50-65% of the parts are machined right here in our shop. Every machine is assembled and tested here in Dexter, Michigan. you can count on faster, more efficient, and the most cost-effective method to remove broken tools, studs, taps, bolts, drills or fasteners. These machines leave the hole intact which will minimize damage to expensive parts.
  • DURABILITY – Electro Arcs’ reputation precedes us. Our machines are built to last, we have customers using machines that are 40+ years old! Our machines stand up to the rough environment of shops, factories, production facilities, and outdoor use in mines, on off-road machinery, and in military applications.
  • SUPPORT – We have logs of every machine we have ever sold. If we made it, we repair it. We sell accessories including molybdenum electrodes (also made on-site) to support your machine.

We manufacture DC and AC machines. Our metal disintegrators work well with all hardened metals like High-Speed steel tooling. Our portable machines are versatile and ideal for use in many fields to quickly remove a broken tap, drill, or bolt and continue normal operations. Our DC machines are great for Carbides and soft cast metals.

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