Machine Comparison
Mitsubishi EA12V vs Sodick AG40L
Mitsubishi Electric vs Sodick · Sinker EDM
Summary
The Mitsubishi EA12V and the Sodick AG40L are sinker EDMs with the same 400 mm X and 300 mm Y travel, aimed at mold inserts, core pins and rib details in hardened tool steel.
The EA12V has slightly more capacity: 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z travel against 270 mm (10.63 in) and a 700kg table load against 550 kg (1,213 lb). The machines weigh almost the same, 3,856 kg (8,500 lb) against 3,900 kg (8,598 lb). The real choice is between generators and controls: Mitsubishi's FP80V with Fine Pulse 2 and the M700 PC-based CNC, against Sodick's TMM3 power supply and LQ controller, which Sodick pairs with linear motor drives and no-flush machining.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mitsubishi EA12V | Sodick AG40L |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 400 mm (15.75 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) ▲ | 270 mm (10.63 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 700kg ▲ | 550 kg (1,213 lb) |
| Generator | FP80V with Fine Pulse 2 (FP2) | TMM3 power supply |
| Control | M700 CNC (PC-based, touchscreen) | Sodick LQ controller |
| Machine Weight | 3,856 kg (8,500 lb) | 3,900 kg (8,598 lb) |
Advantages
Mitsubishi EA12V
- 300 mm (11.8 in) Z travel against 270 mm (10.63 in)
- 700kg table load against 550 kg (1,213 lb)
- FP80V generator with Fine Pulse 2 and M700 touchscreen CNC
Sodick AG40L
- TMM3 power supply aimed at carbide and other difficult-to-cut materials
- Linear motor design and no-flush EDM capability, which removes flushing setup
Verdict
Choose the Mitsubishi EA12V when parts are taller or heavier, needing up to 300 mm of Z travel and a 700kg table load, or when the shop already runs Mitsubishi EDMs. Choose the Sodick AG40L for insert-sized mold work in tool steel and carbide where no-flush machining, low electrode wear and the TMM3 generator matter more than the extra capacity.