That day might be at hand thanks to Powercore, a Kickstarter project that aims to bring the power of electric discharge machining (EDM) to the home gamer.

Novice Operators The intuitive voice control helps novice operators get accustomed to the new world of Wire EDM. ATHENA helps with all aspects of operating the machine—from starting and running a job, ...

While discussing what’s required to convert a standard 3D printer for EDM, Cooper explained that the process is quick enough that you don’t technically need a dedicated machine for it.

“But even beyond that, wire EDM is widely used in the aerospace and medical industries to cut complex geometries in high-value parts. Having even a basic understanding of this key machining technology ...