Machine Comparison
Mitsubishi MP1200 vs Sodick ALC400G
Mitsubishi Electric vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The Mitsubishi MP1200 and the Sodick ALC400G are wire EDMs of the same size. Both travel 400 mm in X and 300 mm in Y, and both are rated for a 500 kg workpiece. The published differences are small: Z travel, weight and the shape of the footprint.
The Sodick ALC400G has 9.84 in (250 mm) of Z travel against 220 mm. Both reach 0.05 mm wire with options: Mitsubishi lists φ0.10 - 0.30 mm with φ0.05 and 0.07 mm optional, Sodick 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) with available options. The Mitsubishi MP1200 measures 2025 x 2702 x 2015 mm (W x D x H) and weighs 3100 kg including the dielectric fluid reservoir; the Sodick ALC400G is listed at 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in (2,115 × 2,500 × 2,230 mm) and 7,496 lb (3,400 kg).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mitsubishi MP1200 | Sodick ALC400G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 220 mm | 9.84 in (250 mm) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 500 kg | 1,102 lb (500 kg) |
| Wire Diameter Range | φ0.10 - 0.30 mm (φ0.05, 0.07 mm opt.) | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) |
| Machine Weight | 3100 kg, including dielectric fluid reservoir | 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) |
| Floor Space | 2025 x 2702 x 2015 mm, W x D x H | 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in (2,115 × 2,500 × 2,230 mm) |
Advantages
Mitsubishi MP1200
- Narrower and lower: 2025 mm wide and 2015 mm high against 2,115 mm and 2,230 mm
- Lighter at 3100 kg including the dielectric fluid reservoir, against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg)
Sodick ALC400G
- More Z travel: 9.84 in (250 mm) against 220 mm
- Shallower footprint: 2,500 mm deep against 2702 mm
Verdict
On published figures there is little to separate these two, so the choice rests on details. Take the Sodick ALC400G for taller workpieces that need its 9.84 in (250 mm) of Z travel, or where floor depth is the constraint. Take the Mitsubishi MP1200 where width and height are tight, at 2025 mm wide and 2015 mm high, or where the lighter 3100 kg machine suits the floor. For work inside 400 x 300 mm and under 500 kg, either machine fits.