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EDM Talk

by Ken Dworznik- Graphel Carbon Products

A podcast dedicated to the Electrical Discharge Machining Industry. Topics include discussions about materials, machining and the latest products. Sponsored by Graphel Carbon Products.

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Episodes

  1. EDM Talk Episode- 13 Featuring Rob Fothergill from Entegris| POCO Materials discussing EDM Effect on Surface Inegrity

    Rob Fothergill, EDM Applications Specialist from Entegris | POCO Materials talks with Ken Dworznik about the Jerry Mercer article “EDM Effect on Surface Integrity”. The discussion includes advancements in controlling for surface integrity in EDM, micro-cracking and how to reduce it, the…

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  2. EDM Talk Episode-12 Featuring Chip Rowland, Southeast Regional Sales Manger, Graphel Carbon Products

    Ken Dworznik talks with Chip Rowland . Southeast Region Sales Manager from Graphel Carbon Products talks about his sales strategies and how he tries to help his customers. Chip also talks about a special map he created to help identify EDM available positions. EDM Talk is sponsored by Graphel...

  3. EDM Talk Episode- 11 featuring Mike Spencer, Site Manager at Landrum, SC at Graphel Carbon Products

    Mike Spencer, Site Manager for the Landrum, South Carolina Graphel facility, talks about his background, the capabilities at the South Carolina facility (graphite milling, turning, grinding with angles and radiuses), their 5S push, their communication between the Ohio and Minnesota locations to...

  4. Special Edition of EDM Talk Featuring Marc Sanders from Entegris| POCO Materials

    Marc Sanders an EDM Application Specialist from Entegris| POCO Materials joins Ken Dworznik to talk a bout a webinar entitled Understanding Sinker EDM- One Spark at a Time that he is hosting on Sept. 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Marc talks about the Webinar and what can people look forward to...

  5. EDM Talk Episode-10 featuring Graphel Carbon Products West Coast Regional Sales Manager Jeff Kiszonas

    Graphel’s West Coast Regional Sales Manager Jeff Kiszonas joins Ken Dworznik for a discussion on technology in EDM such as controlling spark activity, EDM automation, and hard milling. He also discusses graphite selection and the state of EDM in 2020. EDM Talk is sponsored by Graphel Carbon...

  6. EDM Talk- Episode 9 features Graphel Carbon Products Sales Team- Chip Rowland, John DeLalley & Jeff Kiszonas

    In this episode, Ken Dworznik is joined by the other Graphel Outside Sales Managers -Chip Rowland, John DeLalley, and Jeff Kiszonas. They discuss various topics such as: supplying medical operations with EDM needs during Covid-19, their joy of meeting people and learning about new applications,...

  7. EDM Talk Episode-8 featuring Bill Heyser & Nathan Buchanan, from Engineering Department at Graphel Carbon Products

    This Podcast Episode features Bill Heyser and Nathan Buchanan from the Engineering Department at Graphel Carbon Products. Ken Dworznik talks with Bill and Nathan discussing Custom Designing Electrodes for Sinker & Wire Machines, Electrode Testing Abilities, EDM Industry Changes, Non-EDM Design...

  8. EDM Talk Episode-7 featuring Marc Sanders, EDM Application Specialist, Entegris| POCO Materials

    Discussion with Marc Sanders from Entegris| POCO Materials and Ken Dworznik from Graphel Carbon Products. Marc and Ken discuss an article Marc published in 2019 in MoldMaking Technology Magazine with Rob Fothergill entitled How to EDM Steel and Copper Alloy Simultaneously. Marc talks about Work...

  9. EDM Talk Episode-6 featuring Rob Fothergill, EDM Application Specialist, Entegris| POCO Materials

    Ken Dworznik is joined by Rob Fothergill, EDM Application Specialist, from Entegris| POCO Materials. Rob discusses his published article An Added Layer of EDM Knowledge. Discussion topics include: The five factors of EDM material selection (Machinability, Metal Removal Rate, Types of Electrode...

  10. EDM Talk Episode- 5 Featuring Dave Trinkley & Jaime Portillo of Graphel Carbon Products

    Ken Dworznik talks with Dave Trinkley, President, & Jaime Portillo, Vice President of Operations & Manufacturing, of Graphel Carbon Products. Discussion points include Engineering support, providing customer solutions, Non-EDM graphite expertise and what Graphel Carbon Products has done to get...

  11. EDM Talk Episode- 4 featuring Tom Swihart from Erowa Technology

    Ken Dworznik, Graphel Carbon Products- Regional Sales Manager, talks with Tom Swihart, Erowa Technology- Regional Manager. Topics include latest products from Erowa Technology, supporting customers, and how F-Tool can help the EDM and WEDM market. EDM Talk is sponsored by Graphel Carbon Products....

  12. EDM Talk Episode- 3 featuring Marc Sanders, Entegris| POCO Materials

    Ken Dworznik of Graphel Carbon Products speaks with Marc Sanders, EDM Application Specialist, from Entegris| POCO Materials. Ken and Mark discuss EDM adaptive controls, working with less experienced EDM operators and listener questions.

  13. EDM Talk Episode-2 Featuring Jim Norcross from System 3R

    EDM discussion with Ken Dworznik, Regional Sales Manager, at Graphel Carbon Products and Jim Norcross, Regional Sales Manager at System 3R. The Podcast is sponsored by Graphel Carbon Products.

  14. EDM Talk Episode-1 featuring Rob Fothergill, Entegris| POCO Materials

    EDM Discussion with Ken Dworznik, Regional Sales Manager at Graphel Carbon Products and Rob Fothergill, EDM Application Specialist, from Entegris| POCO Materials. Podcast is sponsored by Graphel Carbon Products.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast dedicated to the Electrical Discharge Machining Industry. Topics include discussions about materials, machining and the latest products. Sponsored by Graphel Carbon Products.

HOSTED BY

Ken Dworznik- Graphel Carbon Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does EDM Talk have?

EDM Talk currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is EDM Talk about?

A podcast dedicated to the Electrical Discharge Machining Industry. Topics include discussions about materials, machining and the latest products. Sponsored by Graphel Carbon Products.

How often does EDM Talk release new episodes?

EDM Talk has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to EDM Talk?

You can listen to EDM Talk on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts EDM Talk?

EDM Talk is created and hosted by Ken Dworznik- Graphel Carbon Products.
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