Sodick ALC400 i Groove Wire EDM

Sodick’s ALC400/ ALC600 range of machines comes with a new standard – the “i Groove” edition with wire rotation mechanism. This new innovative technology, patented by Sodick, rotates the wire during the skim cut operation, so that workpieces are machined from top to bottom with the “unconsumed” surface of the wire.

Conventionally, wire electrodes are controlled solely by tension and running speed, while being constrained by a die. Sodick’s i Groove rotation mechanism provides additional control over the wire, resulting in increased surface quality and improved geometric accuracy, whilst at the same time minimising wire consumption – combining the best ecological solution with the highest quality of EDM machining.

Technical Specification

X/Y/Z axis travel (mm): 400 x 300 x 250
U/V axis travel (mm): 150 x 150
Work tank dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 850 x 610
Distance from floor to table top (mm): 995
Machine dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 2190 x 2590 x 2230
Machine installation dimensions (mm): 3425 x 3850
Machine weight (kg): 3350
Taper angle: ±25° (130 mm Z )
Wire diameter (mm): Ø 0,10~ Ø 0,30
Wire tension (N): 3~23
Max. wire speed (mm/sec): 420


Dielectric Tank

External dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 775 x 2250 x 2205
Tank weight (kg): 450
Capacity (l): 790
Dielectric fluid: 4 replaceable paper filters (internal pressure)