Electro Discharge
109 Powke Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 5PX
About
Electro-Discharge Limited, a specialist sub-contract manufacturer established in 1980 and based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands, UK, offers a comprehensive suite of precision engineering services, primarily focused on Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) including Wire Erosion and Sinker EDM, alongside 5-axis laser cutting. With extensive production capacity from over 30 wire and spark erosion machines and multiple multi-axis CNC EDM machines, they excel in machining difficult materials and complex geometries up to 700mm thick, including unique submerged wire cutting for 45° cones. Serving demanding sectors such as Aerospace, Formula One, the Satellite Industry, and Gas & Oil, Electro-Discharge holds key accreditations including NADCAP (AS7116), ISO 9001:2015, and EN9100:2018, with approvals from major prime contractors like GE Aviation, Pratt and Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. Their strongest differentiator is their 24/7 response capability, supported by specialized equipment offering unique UK capabilities.
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Electro-Discharge Limited, established in 1980 and based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands, UK, is a specialist sub-contract manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of precision engineering services. Operating a significant scale of over 30 wire and spark erosion machines, alongside multiple multi-axis CNC EDM machines and fast hole drilling machines, the company offers extensive production capacity.
Their core expertise lies in Electro Discharge Machining (EDM), including Wire Erosion and Sinker EDM, complemented by advanced 5-axis laser cutting and profiling. Electro-Discharge excels in machining difficult-to-work materials and complex geometries, with capabilities for cutting materials up to 700mm thick, including specialized submerged wire cutting for 45° cones. They serve demanding sectors such as Aerospace, Formula One, the Satellite Industry, and the Gas & Oil sector.
The company's commitment to quality is demonstrated by accreditations including NADCAP (AS7116), ISO 9001:2015, and EN9100:2018, alongside approvals from major prime contractors like GE Aviation, Pratt and Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. Differentiators include their 24/7 response capabilities and specialized equipment such as the AgieCharmilles CUT 400 Sp for submerged wire cutting, offering unique UK capabilities.
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CNC capability7
- Sub-process
- Wire EDM, Sinker EDM
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
- Named machine brands
- Jones & Shipman
- CAM software
- FeatureCAM
- CAD software
- CATIA, SolidWorks
- Tolerance (typical)
- 0.05 mm
- MOQ (minimum batch)
- 1
Materials & sectors1
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Oil & gas, Motorsport
Certifications & approvals4
- ISO 9001
- Held
- AS9100
- Held
- NADCAP
- Held
- Primes supplied
- GE Aviation, Pratt and Whitney, Rolls Royce Deutschland Ltd, Rolls Royce Derby
Quality & traceability2
- Part marking
- Yes
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
Welding & fabrication1
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: Tier-one builder presence · Aerospace-grade CAM · In-house design · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · Lead time (weeks)
Materials & sectors: Materials
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)