Wire Erosion (EDM) Services
H V Wooding provides precision Wire Erosion (EDM) services with over 40 years of experience, achieving tolerances as fine as ±5 microns — around 15 times thinner than a human hair. This non-contact CNC process uses a fine conductive wire and controlled electrical discharges to cut metals without mechanical stress, burrs or distortion, delivering perfect edge quality and exceptional surface finishes.
Ideally suited to intricate shapes, fine holes and thin-walled components, wire erosion is widely used in applications where precision, repeatability and material integrity are critical — such as aerospace, medical, motorsport, EV and research sectors. Our fast turnaround and reliable quality make H V Wooding one of the UK’s most trusted EDM specialists.
Our facility operates 24/7 housing advanced AgieCharmilles and Charmilles wire erosion machines, including the Cut E 600, featuring automatic wire feeding and submerged cutting for full thermal stability. We handle components up to Ø500mm x 500mm deep, with multi-loading beds to support both prototype and volume production.
Using the latest generator technology, we achieve ultra-fine surface finishes and repeatable accuracy across all production runs — supported by CMM and Quick Scope metrology for full dimensional verification.
Why Choose H V Wooding for Wire EDM?
Choosing H V Wooding means working with one of the UK’s most experienced wire erosion partners. Our team combines decades of know-how with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified processes, ensuring quality, sustainability and safety. We also support FMEA, SPC and full inspection documentation for critical parts. Customers benefit from rapid prototyping, flexible lead times, reverse engineering capability, and dependable repeatability — all backed by responsive support and precision manufacturing.
Proven Performance – CERN Case Study
Our wire erosion expertise is trusted worldwide. We were proud to support CERN in manufacturing high-grade steel yokes for the Large Hadron Collider — critical components cut to sub-5 micron tolerances, meeting some of the most demanding specifications on the planet. This project reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class precision for advanced engineering and research.
Talk to Our EDM Specialists
For more information or to request a quotation, contact our EDM team at +44 (0)1303 264471 or email sales@hvwooding.co.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss your requirements, review drawings, and advise on the most efficient and cost-effective EDM solution for your project.