Electrochemical machining, or ECM, is not to be confused with electrical discharge machining, or EDM. While similar, ECM is a much tamer process. Where EDM relies on a powerful electric arc ...

Electrochemical machining (ECM) is based upon the controlled, anodic dissolution of a workpiece (anode) and tool (cathode) in an electrolytic cell. To achieve electrolysis, an electric current is ...

Cooper has quite a bit of experience with the related and somewhat less energetic ECM, or electrochemical machining, and is now turning the knowledge gained there to desktop EDM. Make sure to join ...