H32Z Manual Small Hole EDM Machine
Guidance from Steve Brown, EDM Specialist, Iron Machine Tool
About the H32Z Manual
The Mitsubishi H32Z is a manual small hole EDM machine engineered for shops that need reliable small hole EDM drilling without the cost of a fully automated system. Also known in the trade as a hole popper, the H32Z burns clean, precise holes through hardened steel, carbide, and other conductive materials regardless of surface hardness. It's a proven choice for mold makers, tool rooms, and prototype shops across Minnesota that need dependable small hole EDM drilling on a manual platform, where automation isn't justified by volume.
How the H32Z Performs Small Hole EDM Drilling
The H32Z uses a rotating tubular brass electrode and controlled electrical discharge to erode material and drill holes through hardened metals without mechanical stress or tool wear concerns. This makes it well suited to small hole EDM drilling and drilling EDM applications where conventional twist drills would break or dull against hardened tool steel. Coolant flushes debris continuously during the process, keeping hole walls clean and dimensionally accurate even on repeat setups.
H32Z Manual Small Hole EDM Machine Specifications
The H32Z is built as a manual, entry-level small hole EDM machine, with a worktable and travel range sized for typical mold and tooling components. Its electrode stroke and diameter range are engineered for both standard small hole EDM drilling and finer micro hole EDM work, giving shops precise control without CNC-level complexity. The specifications below outline the machine's working envelope and electrode capacity.
| Specification | Value |
| Worktable Size (W x D) | 23.6" x 11.8" |
| Travels (X, Y) | 13.8" x 9.8" |
| Electrode Stroke (W-Axis) | 13.4" |
| Electrode Diameter Range | 0.008" ~ 0.124" (optional 0.236") |
Key Capabilities of the H32Z Manual
- Manual small hole EDM drilling suited to low volume and prototype work
- Electrode diameter range from 0.008" up to 0.236", covering both micro hole EDM drilling and standard small hole EDM applications
- Reliable edm hole drill performance in hardened steel, carbide, and other conductive materials
- Compact worktable footprint for tool rooms with limited floor space
- Simple manual setup, no CNC programming required
- Consistent hole drill EDM accuracy for mold venting and starter holes
Interested in the H32Z?
Talk to Steve Brown about whether the H32Z fits your shop's small hole EDM drilling needs.
Common Applications for Small Hole EDM Drilling
Mold venting and cooling channel starter holes
Wire EDM starter holes in hardened tool steel
Micro hole EDM drilling for fine tooling and die work
Prototype and low volume through hole drilling
General maintenance and repair hole drill EDM work in existing tooling
Why Buy the H32Z Manual
- Direct access to small hole EDM drilling and micro hole EDM drilling without the cost or complexity of a CNC system
- Dependable entry point for mold venting and cooling channel starter holes
- Reliable general drilling EDM performance where production volume does not justify automation
- Delivers the precision hardened steel work demands on a straightforward manual platform
Iron Machine Tool provides sales, setup guidance, and ongoing support for the H32Z small hole EDM machine across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: The H32Z is used for manual small hole EDM drilling and micro hole EDM drilling in hardened steel, commonly for mold venting, cooling channels, and wire EDM starter holes.
A: The H32Z supports electrode diameters from 0.008" to 0.124", with an optional 0.236" range, covering both micro hole and standard small hole EDM drilling needs.
A: Small hole EDM drilling uses electrical discharge to erode material rather than mechanical cutting, allowing it to drill through hardened steel and carbide that would break or dull a conventional twist drill.
A: No. The H32Z is a manual machine best suited to low volume or prototype small hole EDM drilling. For repeat production runs, the CNC SD-530 or SD-750 are better suited.
A: Yes. With electrode diameters as small as 0.008", the H32Z handles micro hole EDM drilling in addition to standard small hole work.
Ready to Add Small Hole EDM Drilling to Your Shop?
Talk to Steve Brown about whether the H32Z is the right small hole EDM machine for your mold, tooling, or prototype work. Iron Machine Tool serves manufacturers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.