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Changing the method of vertical servo processing for electrical discharge machining (EDM) machines.

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) machines are primarily used for processing various high-hardness materials and complex-shaped molds, including various metal molds and mechanical equipment. From the perspective of EDM machine manufacturers, discussing methods to change the vertical servo processing of EDM machines involves several key approaches: 1. **Improving Servo Motor Technology**: Upgrading to more advanced servo motors can enhance precision and responsiveness in vertical movements, allowing for finer adjustments during the machining process. 2. **Optimizing Control Algorithms**: Implementing more sophisticated control algorithms can improve the accuracy of vertical positioning and movement, leading to better machining results. 3. **Enhancing Feedback Systems**: Integrating high-resolution feedback systems, such as encoders, can provide real-time data on the position of the machining head, allowing for more precise control of vertical movements. 4. **Adjusting Machine Design**: Redesigning the machine structure to reduce vibrations and improve stability can significantly enhance the performance of vertical servo processing. 5. **Utilizing Advanced Materials**: Using materials with better damping properties for the machine components can help minimize the effects of vibrations during operation, leading to improved machining accuracy. 6. **Implementing Automation**: Incorporating automated systems for vertical adjustments can streamline the machining process and reduce human error, resulting in more consistent outcomes. 7. **Regular Maintenance and Calibration**: Establishing a routine maintenance and calibration schedule ensures that the vertical servo systems are functioning optimally, which is crucial for maintaining machining precision over time.

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The working principle of the moving head in electrical discharge machining (EDM) is based on the controlled erosion of material through electrical discharges. In EDM, a tool electrode and the workpiece are separated by a dielectric fluid, which acts as an insulator until a high voltage is applied. When the voltage exceeds a certain threshold, a spark is generated between the tool and the workpiece, creating a localized high-temperature plasma that melts and vaporizes the material at the point of contact. The moving head allows for precise control of the tool's position and movement, enabling intricate shapes and features to be machined into the workpiece. The head can move in multiple axes, allowing for complex geometries to be achieved. The process is highly accurate and is often used for machining hard materials and creating molds and dies.

The linear head of the electrical discharge machine uses an eccentric mechanism to convert the rotational motion of the servo motor into a linear motion trajectory through a maintaining mechanism. This allows each point on the electrode to perform a small circular motion in the horizontal plane around its original position, creating a surface formed by the envelope of many small circles. The radius of this motion is called the linear motion amount, which can be gradually adjusted from zero to compensate for the differences in spark discharge gaps during rough, medium, and fine machining of the electrical discharge machine, thus achieving the purpose of polishing the cavity. The radius of the motion trajectory of each point is referred to as the linear motion amount.

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