Wire EDM machines, also known as wire erosion machines, are precision tools used to cut hard materials such as metal, ceramics and plastics. They are a form of die-sinking EDM machines and use a thin, electrically charged wire instead of an electrode to remove material from the workpiece surface. The machine consists of a wire, which is made of a conductive material such as copper or brass, and a workpiece, which is made of a hard material such as steel or aluminum. The wire is pulled through a series of rollers that guide the wire through the workpiece at a precise speed. When the wire comes into contact with the workpiece, an electrical pulse is generated that produces a spark discharge. This spark discharge melts the material on the surface of the workpiece, removing material from the workpiece surface. Wire EDM machines are used in many industries, especially in the production of precision tools, molds and dies. They can create complex shapes and contours that are difficult to produce using conventional manufacturing technologies. Wire EDM machines are also useful for making fine holes and slots in materials and for repairing tools and dies, as they can remove material from the damaged surface without damaging the tool or die.