Wire EDM Handbook
By Carl Sommer and Steve Sommer, M. E.
President and Vice President of Reliable EDM,  the largest wire EDM job shop west of the Mississippi. (www.reliableedm.com)
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Endorsements

Jack Zezda, Sr., Editor-in-Chief, EDM Today
     "When I first saw a copy of Carl and Steve Sommers book, The Wire EDM Handbook, I was certain it would be a "Best Seller." This professionally written handbook covers the subject of Wire EDM in such a clear, concise manner that it makes a complex process easy to understand. My first impression proved to be correct, and a second printing was soon necessary to meet the demand.
     "Written for people at every level of EDM, The Wire EDM Handbook puts a wealth of practical up-to-date information at your fingertips, and it belongs in every shop that employs Wire EDM. If you job EDM work out, are just starting EDM, or are just curious about what EDM can accomplish, this is the book to read.
     "Never before in history of Wire EDM has so much useful information been available in a single source, and EDM Today congratulates Carl and Steve Sommer on a job well done."
     EDM Today, the leading magazine for the EDM industry, has sold well over 1000 of these books  (Advance Publishing is  not counting any more.)  The editor informed the author that it is their best selling book.

Barry R. Boman, Vice President of Kern EDM Supplies
     "Wire EDM Handbook' is must reading for those starting out in wire EDM....those designing or laying out wire EDM jobs, engineers, shop owners, or those contemplating a wire machine purchase."

Fabricators and Manufactures Association
     "If you job EDM work out, are just starting with EDM, or are just curious about what it can accomplish, this is the book to read!  Written for people at every level of EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) experience, this professional, hard cover book belongs in every EDM shop."

D. Schendel from Lockport, NY, EDM Today
     "I have recently received a copy of "Wire EDM Handbook" and found it to contain a wealth of information for novice and expert EDM operators alike. My congratulations to Carl and Steve Sommer for a job well done." Comment by EDM Today. "The book has been selling very well to EDM operators, engineers, tool designers, shop owners, machine salesmen, students and teachers. EDM Today is proud to be able to offer this much needed publication to our readers.

EDM Technical Resource Directory
     "A comprehensive source book on wire EDM for designers, engineers, machinists, tool and die makers, mold makers and others in the metal machining field."

Colleges and Trade Schools


Wire EDM Handbook
is used in various colleges and trade schools as a textbook.  The Appendix provides questions for students to answer.  

Society of Manufacturing Engineers
     "You'll learn more about how wire EDM works, why it works, when it work best, and how it's revolutionizing tool and die making.  Chapter topics cover profitable production tips, typical parts and part features, starting methods for edges and holes, accuracy and tolerances, and applications for die repair, punches, die sections and blanking."

Review  Pages of Wire EDM Handbook

Wire EDM Handbook, hardcover ISBN:1-57537-301-7, can be purchased from: Advance Publishing, Inc. for $39.95, plus $3.95 for shipping and handling.