EDM NETWORK ADVANTAGE

EDM Network Inc. is an American-owned company that deals exclusively with EDMs. We offer both new EDMs from CHMER EDM, NSD EDM, as well as our custom Fast Wire EDMs for 3D printing and other difficult to flush wire EDM applications. Plus, our fully refurbished EDMs from CHMER and other EDM builders. All of our new and refurbished EDMs include on site set up and training at your location, plus a warranty. We offer a full range of EDM consumables and special EDM tooling for every type of EDM. Plus, we service what we sell with our factory-trained technicians. We offer “Everything in EDM” affordably priced.

EDM Network's Team

Application Manager

Alan Barbik

Alan’s career started 40 years ago as a foreman for a silver refinery that bought out a coin minting process which included a Hansvedt SM-150B sinker for replicating/modifying coining dies. After mastering that machine, he went on to an EDM job shop (Scorpio EDM) which had mostly Elox equipment. Next, supervised and developed the EDM department for Crafts Technology (ultra-hard materials manufacturer) which is where he first met Ron Vogel in 2005 by purchasing his new and used equipment. From there he worked in the EDM department at American Tool and Mold, Clearwater, FL. Then as an aerospace contractor (Belcan Engineering) for supporting the industry in Guaymas, Mexico and UTAS in Greenwood, SC which brought me to EDM Network in July of 2017 as the applications manager in support of our shops in Sugar Grove and Mexico. In Alan’s free time he enjoys gardening, camping, hiking, and the company of family and friends.

alan@edmnetwork.com

International Sales/ Office Management (Habla Español)

Claudia Gaytan

Claudia has been with EDM Network since 1999. She is now responsible for all machine deliveries, office management and sales in Mexico, Central and South America. Coming from an Administrative background she is now very conversant in EDM speak! She with the help of our technicians can assist you with your technical questions in Spanish.

claudia@edmnetwork.com

Technical Manager

Larry McNamee

Larry served in the Navy on the USS America in the Tonkin Gulf off the coast of Vietnam. After that he worked at Elizabeth Carbide Die as a EDM sinker operator. While he worked there, he attended Control Data Institute to learn computer repair. After 10 years at ECD he went to work at AGIE and worked his way up from field service to Service Manager. While at AGIE he spent time in Switzerland learning various things including operation, electronics, and machine assembly. After 13 years at AGIE he decided to go on his own, so he started EDM Support as a 3rd party support for AGIE wire machines. Next, he went to work at EDM Network. After a few years they started importing CHMER products and he was responsible for the support. He has spent much time in Taiwan learning every aspect of the product including interfacing AB axis. At one of the TIMTOS shows CHMER honored him as one of the best technicians in the world and a great example for technicians.

In his spare time, he writes technical articles for EDM Today magazine. Larry is very proud that his son has followed in his footsteps and thanks to a friend from his AGIE days his son is a field service technician for Makino. His hobbies are Pittsburgh Steelers, EDM and cars. He owns a 23 T Bucket with a blower and a 32 Ford.

larry@edmnetwork.com

Service & Training Technician

Joel Nielsen

Joel, a certified electrician, has 26 years in Japax and Sodick service, plus he has cross–trained on CHMER, Charmilles,Charmilles Andrew EDMs.

In addition, Joel is an EDM software trainer on BobCad, Vector, Sodick and Japax EDM programming.

joel@edmnetwork.com

Service and Training Engineer

Mike Reid

Mike started his EDM career 29 years ago, 1985, with LeBlond Makino in Cincinnati, Ohio as a service and applications engineer. In 1988 he joined Bridgeport Machinery as an applications engineer supporting their Sodick and Ona lines. 1989-1991 he joined McWilliams Machinery after Bridgeport relinquished support of the Sodick line to McWilliams.

In 1991 he started his own contracting business, Accumax, providing EDM service, applications, training, then later vertical and horizontal milling training support. As a contractor he became the main EDM instructor for Makino Sinkers and Wires for many years. Taught Pro3 and Po5 Fanuc controls as well as maintenance classes on Makino A-series horizontal milling machines. Installed and serviced Makino EDMs, vertical mills, and A-series horizontal mills, as well as training new employees and other contractors on all of those Makino machines.

In 2016 Mike joined the EDM Network team providing on-site customer training for all of our EDM products: Wire EDMs, Sinker EDMs, Driller EDMs and our unique High Speed Dust-free Graphite Mill. He also provides applications, training and service support.

In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, disc golf; favorite indoor pastime is throwing darts.

mike@edmnetwork.com

Administration and Accounting

Darlene Vogel

Darlene started in Edm with Andrew Engineering in 1976. She has been involved with the internal operations of EDM Network since it's founding in Nov 1992 handling Accounting, quotations, sales support, and all administrative duties.

dar@edmnetwork.com

Director of Marketing

Greta Vogel

Greta Vogel, PT, DPT is excited to join the EDM Network Inc. team as Director of Marketing. Daughter of Ron Vogel, President of EDM Network Inc., Greta is thrilled to join the family business. Greta earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, Texas in 2019. Prior to pursuing physical therapy, Greta earned her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she also played Division 1 Women’s Soccer.

As a practicing physical therapist in Austin, Texas, Greta is excited to take her communication skills, drive to help people, and social media experience to the Director of Marketing position for EDM Network Inc.

greta@edmnetwork.com

President

Ron Vogel

Ron got his unplanned start in EDM by taking a part time job at Andrew Engineering Co. in Minnesota to work his way through college at the U of M - Class of 1969. Andrew ended up developing the first commercially available American made Wire EDM, the model Linemaster 123 in 1972. After graduation, he decided to stay in the machine tool industry. Ron spent 13 years at Andrew, followed by 14 years with Japax, Sodick and Charmilles EDM. Since that time his entire career has been devoted exclusively to EDM sales and EDM Rebuilding.

Ron and his wife Darlene started EDM Network, Inc. in 1992 after Japax was acquired by Sodick, as an EDM Rebuilder, and partnered with CHMER EDM at IMTS 2000. 21 years and over 1000 CHMER EDMs sold, they are still their Exclusive EDM provider and service support center for the US. Both his daughter Greta and son Dan have also joined the family business to help keep this legacy going.

When they are not living and breathing EDM, Ron and Darlene travel extensively. Ron also enjoys Bowhunting and trying new craft IPAs.

ron@edmnetwork.com

Service Manager

Sergio Altimaro

Sergio joined EDM Network Inc. in August of 2012 after spending a year and a half prior working as a sub-contractor for refurbishing used EDM’s. Sergio’s current position as Service Manager involves technical support of both customer and field service engineers. He has had the pleasure of traveling to support customers in parts of Mexico, USA, and Canada. When not working, Sergio enjoys spending time with his family, especially his 7 and 9-year-old children. He loves attending sporting events and fishing for his down time.

sergio@edmnetwork.com

General Manager of the San Carlos operation

John Manzella

John is the General Manager of our job shops, both in the states and at our aerospace job shop in Guaymas, México. John has worked for EDM Network Inc for over 10 years and has over 40 years of experience!

John worked his way up as journeyman tool and die maker, then switched to building plastic injection molds for 26 years.

When not working, John loves spending R&R time outdoors! From riding his Harley, to hunting and fishing.

john@edmnetwork.com

Sales Associate

Dennis Dailey

Dennis got his start in machine tool sales back in 1988 working for Machinery Systems International. Dennis then went on to work for Hycon Corp, which is where he has spent most of his career, as a sales engineer for pre-owned & reconditioned EDM Machine Tools. Dennis started working for EDM Network Inc. in March 2016 performing the same functions as his previous machine tool sales positions, though Ron Vogel and Dennis have known each other since his days at Hycon Corp. As far as what he does outside of work he is a single (widowed) Dad of three daughters helping them through life and spending family time with them. He likes to stay fit by going to the gym and cycling during the summer months.

dennis@edmnetwork.com