Wire EDM Machine Operation Introduction
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November 1993 Production begun of the Mold Maker 5 die-sinking EDM systems and
A530D wire-cut EDM systems in Sodick (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
March 1994 Development of PGW series wire-cut EDM systems capable of mirror
finishing for the first in the world.
April 1994 Established Sodick Singapore Pte.,Ltd. in Singapore.
November 1994 Established Beijing Sodick Machinery-Electronics Co.,Ltd.in China.
December 1994 Established Suzhou Sodick Special Equipment Co.,Ltd. in China.
March 1995 Development of PGM series die-sinking EDM systems.
January 1997 Relorated corporate headquarters to 3-12-1, Nakamachidai, Tsuzuki-ku,
Yokohama,Kanagawa.Established Sodick (Taiwan) Co.,Ltd. in Taiwan R.O.C.
April 1997 Established Sodick Electromechanical (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. in China.
July 1997 Announced to produce the 450MC type Machining Center.
September 1997 Established Sodick (H.K.) Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong.
October 1997 Acquired "ISO9002" for Kaga and Fukui plant from Japan Quality
Assurance organization.
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