Wire EDM Setup: Why We Don’t Trust Customer CAD Blindly | Learn To Burn Ep.6

Ron takes every customer CAD file with a healthy dose of skepticism—because experience has taught him to look twice before cutting.

In this episode, he walks you through his real-world process for prepping CAD files before any wire EDM work begins. From catching hidden splines to smart start hole placement and mag block setup, Ron shares the exact steps he takes to make sure the job runs clean from the start.

You’ll see how he:
🔍 Analyzes and fixes problem geometry
📐 Converts splines to lines and arcs for better results
🧱 Sets up mag blocks with room for development changes
⚠️ Avoids common start hole mistakes that cost shops time

This is practical advice from someone who lives in the details every day. If you’ve ever had a job go sideways because of messy CAD or poor setup, this one’s going to hit home.

👇 Got your own CAD cleanup process or EDM setup tip? Drop it in the comments—we’re all here to learn from each other.

Follow Ron here:
Ron's LinkedIn:   / ron-gobbels-3639038  
Instagram:   / kamtechnologiesinc  
KAM Wire EDM Technologies' LinkedIn Page:   / kam-wire-edm-technologies-inc-  
Website: https://www.kamwireedm.com/

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