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EDM WIRE CUTTING.

Micron-level precision cutting for hardened steel and exotic materials — with zero mechanical stress, zero heat distortion, and no cutting force on the component.

EDM Wire Cutting Services South Africa

Bradbri’s EDM wire cutting capability allows us to machine intricate metal profiles, hardened materials, and complex shapes that conventional CNC machining simply cannot achieve. Using electrical discharge machining, we cut through hardened steel and exotic materials with micron-level accuracy — with zero mechanical stress, zero heat distortion, and no cutting force on the component.

Whether you require tight tolerance tooling, intricate die profiles, or hardened component features, our EDM wire cutting service delivers precision that no other machining process can match. From single prototype cuts to production batch runs, our team at our Boksburg facility is ready to review your drawings and respond within 1 business day.

Technical Information

EDM Wire Cutting Specifications

Accuracy
±0.005mm Micron-level cutting accuracy with no heat distortion or mechanical stress applied to the component.
Materials
Hardened & Exotic Hardened steel, tool steel, carbide, stainless, high-strength alloys and exotic materials.
Quote Lead Time
1 Business Day Quotation response within 1 business day. Production lead times discussed on enquiry.
Cut Type
2D & Tapered Straight 2D profiles and tapered cuts for complex die and precision tooling applications.
Quality Standard
ISO Certified ISO certified manufacturing processes with full dimensional inspection on every component.
Quality Grade
Defence Grade The same quality standards applied to defence applications carry through every EDM project we deliver.
What We Cut

EDM Wire Cutting Capabilities

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Hardened Materials

Hardened Steel Cutting

EDM wire cutting through hardened and heat-treated steel — achieving tight tolerances impossible with conventional machining methods.

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02
Profiles

Intricate Profile Cutting

Complex 2D and tapered profiles cut to exact specification — ideal for dies, punches, and precision tooling components.

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03
Tooling

Die & Punch Manufacturing

Precision EDM wire cut dies, punches, and tooling inserts manufactured to the tightest dimensional tolerances.

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04
Precision

Tight Tolerance Components

Micron-level dimensional accuracy with zero heat distortion — no mechanical force applied to the component during cutting.

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05
Exotic

Exotic Material Cutting

EDM wire cutting of exotic and difficult-to-machine materials including tool steel, carbide, and high-strength alloys.

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Production

Batch EDM Cutting

Consistent batch production of EDM wire cut components — repeatable accuracy and full quality inspection on every part.

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WHY CHOOSE US?

When precision is non-negotiable, experience matters. Bradbri has spent decades engineering high-reliability mechanical components for defence, mining, and heavy industry — industries where every tolerance, every material specification, and every component is critical to the performance and safety of the systems they support.

Whether you need a reverse engineered obsolete component, a custom prototype developed from scratch, or a full production run of precision mechanical assemblies, Bradbri has the capability, the equipment, and the commitment to deliver to your exact specification — on time, every time. When you choose Bradbri, you choose an engineering partner that takes your requirements as seriously as you do.

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From prototype to production, our team brings decades of precision engineering experience to every project. Tell us what you need machined, and we'll bring the equipment, the expertise, and the tolerances to match.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EDM wire cutting uses a thin electrically charged wire to cut through metal using electrical discharge — with no mechanical contact and no cutting force applied to the component. This allows us to cut hardened materials and intricate profiles with micron-level accuracy that conventional CNC machining cannot achieve.

Our EDM wire cutting accuracy is ±0.005mm — significantly tighter than standard CNC machining. Because EDM applies no mechanical force and generates no heat distortion, the cut geometry is maintained precisely even on hardened and heat-treated materials.

We cut hardened steel, tool steel, carbide, stainless steel, high-strength alloys, and other exotic materials that are difficult or impossible to machine conventionally. Any electrically conductive material can be cut using EDM wire cutting.

Use EDM wire cutting when your component is already hardened, when you need tolerances tighter than ±0.01mm, when the profile geometry is too intricate for a milling cutter, or when you need a 2D or tapered profile cut through the full thickness of a material. Common applications include dies, punches, tooling inserts, and precision hardened components.

We accept single component EDM wire cutting jobs with no minimum order. Whether you need one precision cut component or a production batch, our process and quality standard remains exactly the same.

Upload your engineering drawing via our contact page — PDF, DWG, DXF, or STEP formats accepted. Include your material specification, hardness if applicable, required quantity, and critical tolerances. Our engineering team will respond within 1 business day.