Machine Comparison
Makino U1310 vs Sodick ALC400G
Makino vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The Makino U1310 and the Sodick ALC400G Premium are both wire EDMs, but they serve different jobs. The U1310 is a large-format machine with 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X travel, 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y and 520 mm of Z (620 mm optional). The ALC400G Premium is a precision machine for smaller tooling, with 15.75 in (400 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 9.84 in (250 mm) of Z.
The U1310 wins every travel row. The Sodick's advantage is wire range: with its available options it runs wire from 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm), while the U1310 takes 0.200, 0.250 and 0.300 mm wire. The finest sizes on the Sodick depend on that optional equipment.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino U1310 | Sodick ALC400G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,310 mm (51.57 in) ▲ | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,010 mm (39.76 in) ▲ | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 520 mm (optional 620 mm) (20.47 in (optional 24.41 in)) ▲ | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.200, 0.250, 0.300mm Ø (0.008 in, 0.010 in, 0.012 in Ø ) | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) |
Advantages
Makino U1310
- 1,310 mm (51.57 in) of X travel against 15.75 in (400 mm)
- 1,010 mm (39.76 in) of Y travel against 11.81 in (300 mm)
- 520 mm of Z travel (620 mm optional) against 9.84 in (250 mm)
Sodick ALC400G
- Wire from 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) with available options, against a 0.200 mm minimum on the U1310
- Suited to carbide inserts, progressive die components and medical parts that fit a 400 x 300 mm envelope
Verdict
These machines are not alternatives for the same part. Choose the Makino U1310 for large mould bases, die sets and long parts that need its 1,310 x 1,010 mm X-Y travel or up to 620 mm of Z. Choose the Sodick ALC400G Premium for precision die sections, carbide inserts and medical or aerospace profiles that fit within 400 x 300 mm, especially where the optional fine wire down to 0.05 mm is needed for small corners.