Machine Comparison
FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB vs Sodick ALC400G
FANUC vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB and the Sodick ALC400G Premium are wire EDMs of the same size class. Both travel 400 mm (15.75 in) in X and 300 mm (11.81 in) in Y, and both take workpieces up to 500 kg (1,102 lb), so the published table separates them on only a few points.
The FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB has 255 mm (10.04 in) of Z travel against 9.84 in (250 mm), and at 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) it is the lighter machine against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg). The Sodick ALC400G Premium is listed for a wider wire range, 0.05 - 0.30 mm, but Sodick quotes that range with available options, which are extra-cost. The FANUC takes 0.1 - 0.3 mm wire.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB | Sodick ALC400G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.75 in) | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.81 in) | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 255 mm (10.04 in) ▲ | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 500 kg (1,102 lb) | 1,102 lb (500 kg) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.1 - 0.3 mm | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) |
| Machine Weight | 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) | 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) |
Advantages
FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB
- 255 mm (10.04 in) of Z travel against 9.84 in (250 mm)
- Lighter at 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg)
Sodick ALC400G
- Wire range of 0.05 - 0.30 mm with extra-cost options, against 0.1 - 0.3 mm on the FANUC
- Aimed at mold and die shops cutting tool steel, carbide and PCD components
Verdict
On the published figures these two are nearly level, so the choice rests on the work. The FANUC ROBOCUT C400iB suits tool and die, medical and aerospace shops that want a little more Z height, 255 mm (10.04 in), and run 0.1 - 0.3 mm wire. The Sodick ALC400G Premium suits mold and die shops cutting carbide and fine details that need the finer end of its 0.05 - 0.30 mm wire range, and they should budget for the options that range requires.