Patrick, I am flattered that you think it sounds like I know what I'm talking about! Based on the number of views for this thread, you may be right. I don't have time for daily chapters, but perhaps a weekly post would be possible.
First some disclaimers. I'm just another guy in the shop, like most of us here. I happen to have learned a lot during my 25 years in the trade. My opinions are mine alone, not my employers, or any machine manufactureres. Everyone is welcome to take them for what they are worth, or ignore them.
The bible for edm is "The EDM Handbook" by E. Bud Guitrau, the true master!
There are also some very good articles and a forum at
http://www.mmsonline.com/edm/index.html
Although this forum mostly favors plasma, there are at least a couple of other edm guys lurking, and I would welcome their additions to this thread. I would expect the discussion to be reasoned and respectfull.
That being said, if no one tells me to go to hell, and the thread keeps getting posts and views, I'll start adding more info. Any feedback on specific topics is welcomed.
Roy Solomon