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 March 31, 2021 by [Laurice Avery](https://blog.slsbearings.com/author/laurice-avery)

EDM or spark machining may use brass wires or electrodes for electrical discharge machining. This process creates sparks that are emitted by electrodes or wires. It erodes some of the materials to make specific parts of machinery, cars, and appliances.

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