I am looking for a bit of direction with a project .
Some time ago I bought a Spark Eroder or EDM (Electrical Discharge Machine) Mechanically it is very sound, but the power supply is I think beyond economic repair.
As I understand the power supply it works between 0 volts and 100 volts Square Wave with a variable output current from 10 to 50 Amps.
Also both the off time and the on time are separately adjustable.
I believe the original system used a lot of power transistors which were switched by push buttons to obtain the correct power setting.
I am sure someone out there with a better understanding of modern electronics will have a good idea of how to achieve the supply I need to build.
Thank for looking, any pointers would be very much appreciated.
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I am looking for a bit of direction with a project .
Some time ago I bought a Spark Eroder or EDM (Electrical Discharge Machine) Mechanically it is very sound, but the power supply is I think beyond economic repair.
As I understand the power supply it works between 0 volts and 100 volts Square Wave with a variable output current from 10 to 50 Amps.
Also both the off time and the on time are separately adjustable.
I believe the original system used a lot of power transistors which were switched by push buttons to obtain the correct power setting.
I am sure someone out there with a better understanding of modern electronics will have a good idea of how to achieve the supply I need to build.
Thank for looking, any pointers would be very much appreciated.
Jonathan Smythe