BX18 arc generator
The current generator. EtherCAT, hardware E-stop, software polarity, and direct control from LinuxCNC G-code. 19-inch 3U.
€4,299
Features and manual
Welcome to
Veldhoven · EDM components
Build your own EDM machine.
Custom CNC mills can be built from off-the-shelf parts. EDM is different. The arc generator is normally not sold on its own, because it has to be designed for the machine it runs in. BaxEDM makes an adaptable generator, so engineers and serious builders can finish a custom wire, hole or sinker machine without designing that generator from scratch. That public generator is the BX18. BaxEDM also develops and manufactures bespoke arc generators for customer-specific applications.
30 AArc current
200 kHzCut frequency
EtherCATTo the PC
100–240 VMains input
Custom development
Bespoke arc generators for a specific machine.
Custom design is a core part of BaxEDM, which develops and manufactures arc generators for customer-specific applications. Multiple models are in active use. The BX18 is the only one offered for public sale.
Inquiries for bespoke designs can be sent to info@baxedm.com. BX18 sales inquiries can be sent to sales@baxedm.com.
The current range
Three pieces of the machine, sold separately.
C-Arc controller
Digital control of EDM wire tension and speed, with a load cell, wire-break detection and a PC interface.
€249
Features and manual
BX18 installation kit
Litz cable, BX18 connectors, warning light, 10 kg load cell, USB to RS-485 lead and three D-sub hoods.
€149
What’s included
Order any of these by email: sales@baxedm.com. The BX17 is the previous generator. It is no longer sold.
Why it exists
The generator was the missing part.
The market for custom CNC milling machines is large, both professionally and for serious hobby builds. For EDM, the arc generator is the hurdle. It is a complex piece of hardware, usually designed into a complete machine, and not offered as a component.
BaxEDM’s generator is built to drop into a custom design and still produce professional results. With that part available, a low-cost custom EDM machine is a mechanical and controls project. When the machine needs a generator of its own, BaxEDM develops and manufactures that design. Custom generators.
Customer work
Work from machines built by BaxEDM customers.
From the people running them
“So far I have machined with the generator for 4300+ hours without any problems and have been able to make many parts.”
“Highly recommending this generator unit. It is built by a professional and it delivers what it promises.”
“I spoke with Mike by email on a Saturday morning, and on Saturday afternoon he called to say the firmware was updated. I bought another generator for my work.”
Forum
Build notes, cut settings and support.
They stay on the BaxEDM forum. Sign-in is for customers.