Complete EDM Handbook
By Carl Sommer and Steve Sommer, M. E.
A Comprehensive Book About EDM
Read the endorsement from EDM Today

“The key word of this new book’s title is “Complete” because within its 207 pages, it explains the practical use of Wire EDM, Ram (or Sinker) EDM, & Small Hole EDM. It does this in an easy to understand fashion, employing over 300 photos, sketches, and charts.” EDM Today

Discover the many new cost-saving advantages to increase productivity with Complete EDM Handbook!


Question in back of book for classroom use.

Carl Sommer, owner and president of Reliable EDM Corporation in Houston, Texas, the largest wire EDM job shop west of the Mississippi, has a wide and varied background in the machine tool trade.  His introduction to the machine tool trade goes back to 1949, at a New York City machine shop.  He has worked as a precision machinist, including aircraft and space work; tool and die maker; foreman, tool designer, and manager of one of the largest tool and die shops in Houston, Texas.

Steve Sommer, ME

Steve Sommer, M.E. vice president, received his mechanical engineering degree from the University of Houston.  He has experience as a tool and die maker, and a thorough knowledge of computer programming and the wire EDM process.  Under Steve’s supervision, Reliable EDM has become the largest wire EDM contract shop west of the Mississippi.  This has provided this father and son team with extensive experience in wire EDM with many types of companies: such as aerospace, defense, petroleum, plastic, electronic, medical, and others.

Price $59.95 Hardcover: 207 Pages, ISBN: 978-1-57537-302-7