Wire EDM at 10 Microns: Inside Watchmaking Precision

Wire just 10 microns in diameter? That’s 0.01mm!

When you’re manufacturing miniature components for luxury watches, every micron matters. Intricate features, demanding tolerances and exceptional surface quality make this a fascinating application for our oil-based wire EDM technology.

In this video, MTDCNC’s Rowan Easter-Robinson speaks with our colleague Giuseppe Addelia from Sodick Deutschland GmbH about the possibilities — from the AP250 using 30-micron wire to specially modified Sodick machines capable of handling wire as fine as 10 microns.

Achieving results at this scale requires precise motion, controlled discharge energy and stable machining conditions, all working together to produce the detail the component demands.

We’re proud to help manufacturers tackle these demanding applications, combining Sodick technology with the expertise of our European teams.

🎥 Watch Rowan and Giuseppe’s conversation to take a closer look at the world of ultra-fine wire EDM.