The WAI will partner with Hyperion Materials & Technologies to host a two-part technical webinar series via zoom in September focused on wire die quality designed for wire die tool makers and wire producers.

Part 1: Differentiating High-Quality PCD Wire Dies will be presented at 11 am EST on Sept. 17. Presenters Hector Ferrer Ribas and Andrew Gledhill will cover the fundamentals of carbide and PCD, explaining how to separate high-quality wire dies from substandard ones. An interactive segment will include “red flags” such as EDM cutting problems and cracks. Also covered will be the causes/impact of material defects on Total Cost of Ownership (TOC). It will provide a checklist to assess product quality based on manufacturing processes, material consistency, traceability and supplier expertise as well as cover innovations in PCD materials, testing methods, certifications and quality assurance.

Part 2: Key Differentiators in Carbide Wire Dies will be presented at 11 am EST on Sept. 24. It will focus on identifying quality indicators in carbide wire dies. The presenters will outline common defects such as casing issues, breakage, cavities, pores, and scratches. Attendees will learn about the causes of these problems and how they affect TCO. A practical checklist will help evaluate wire dies based on consistency, process control, and supplier standards. The session will also address testing methods, material traceability, and recent innovations in carbide materials.

Each webinar requires separate registration. You may register for one or both using the register now buttons above. The cost is free for WAI members and $75 per session for non-members. Non-members planning to attend should consider joining WAI for $150 per year during checkout to access the webinars for free.

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