Why do linear motors matter in EDM?

By Tom Skubala


Thursday 5 February 2026, 10:00:00 AM


Linear motor drives come as standard on the KMWAY EK430, and that’s a big deal.

Ryan Phillips of Eurospark explains how a frictionless linear drive system eliminates wear and backlash, helping maintain accuracy for the entire life of the machine.

No ball screws, no degradation. It’s stable, repeatable cutting today and ten years from now. Hear the breakdown as MTDCNC’s Tom Skubala digs into why longevity of accuracy is the real advantage here.



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