Wire EDM for PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

Wire EDM cannot be used on PEEK or other non-conductive plastics. The material must be electrically conductive for the EDM process to work.

Recommended Machining Parameters

ParameterValue
Achievable TolerancesN/A
Surface FinishN/A
Cutting SpeedN/A
Feed RateN/A
Tooling RecommendationsN/A — PEEK is not electrically conductive

Expert Machining Tips

1

PEEK is non-conductive — Wire EDM is not applicable

2

Use CNC milling or turning instead

3

Carbon-filled PEEK may be partially EDM-able

Machining Challenges

  • PEEK is non-conductive — EDM not possible

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