Machine Comparison
ONA AV60 vs Sodick ALC400G
ONA Electroerosion vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The ONA AV60 and the Sodick ALC400G are both wire EDM machines, but they serve different jobs. The ONA AV60 is a large-format machine for heavy die and mold plates, with 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel and a 5000 kg (11000 lbs) workpiece load. The Sodick ALC400G is a compact machine for small punches, inserts and die sections, with 15.75 in (400 mm) of X travel and a 1,102 lb (500 kg) load.
The ONA has twice the X and Y travel, 800 x 600 mm against 400 x 300 mm, and Z travel in versions from 500 to 800 mm against 9.84 in (250 mm). The Sodick covers finer wire: 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) with available options, against 0.20 / 0.33 mm on the ONA.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | ONA AV60 | Sodick ALC400G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) ▲ | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 mm (19.7 / 23.6 / 27.5 / 31.5 in) | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 5000 kg (11000 lbs) ▲ | 1,102 lb (500 kg) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.20 / 0.33 mm (0.008 – 0.013 in) | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) |
Advantages
ONA AV60
- 800 mm (31.5 in) of X and 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y travel, twice the 15.75 in (400 mm) and 11.81 in (300 mm) of the Sodick ALC400G
- 5000 kg (11000 lbs) workpiece load against 1,102 lb (500 kg)
- Z travel versions from 500 to 800 mm (31.5 in) against 9.84 in (250 mm)
Sodick ALC400G
- Wire down to 0.002 in (0.05 mm) with available options, where the ONA AV60 starts at 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
- Compact machine for shops with limited floor space
- Sized for small punches, inserts and die sections
Verdict
Choose by workpiece size. The ONA AV60 is for large, heavy die and mold plates and tall sections: 800 mm (31.5 in) of X, Z versions up to 800 mm and a 5000 kg (11000 lbs) load. The Sodick ALC400G is for small punches, inserts and die sections that fit 15.75 in (400 mm) by 11.81 in (300 mm), for shops with limited floor space, and for fine detail that needs wire down to 0.002 in (0.05 mm) with available options. A shop rarely weighs one against the other.