Machine Comparison
Sodick AG40L vs Sodick AG60L
Sodick vs Sodick · Sinker EDM
Summary
The Sodick AG40L and Sodick AG60L are linear-motor sinker EDMs from the same family, and the AG60L is the larger of the two. It offers 600 x 420 x 350 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 400 x 300 x 270 mm, and a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) workpiece limit against 550 kg (1,213 lb).
The AG60L also lists the finer best surface finish, Ra 0.1 µm (4 µin) against VDI 12 / Ra 0.40 µm with graphite on the AG40L, and it runs the LN2W CNC where the AG40L uses the Sodick LQ controller. The AG40L is the lighter machine at 3,900 kg (8,598 lb) against ~4,500 kg (9,921 lb), and its 400 x 300 mm X/Y travel is aimed at typical injection mold inserts, core pins and rib details.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Sodick AG40L | Sodick AG60L |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.75 in) | 600 mm (23.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.81 in) | 420 mm (16.5 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.63 in) | 350 mm (13.8 in) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 550 kg (1,213 lb) | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) ▲ |
| Best Surface Finish | VDI 12 / Ra 0.40 um with graphite | Ra 0.1 µm (4 µin) ▲ |
| Control | Sodick LQ controller | LN2W CNC |
| Machine Weight | 3,900 kg (8,598 lb) | ~4,500 kg (9,921 lb) |
Advantages
Sodick AG40L
- Lighter machine at 3,900 kg (8,598 lb) against ~4,500 kg (9,921 lb)
- 400 x 300 mm X/Y travel sized for typical mold inserts without moving to a larger platform
- Aimed at no-flush burning of core pins and rib details in hardened tool steel and carbide
Sodick AG60L
- 600 x 420 x 350 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 400 x 300 x 270 mm
- 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) workpiece load against 550 kg (1,213 lb)
- Ra 0.1 µm (4 µin) best surface finish against VDI 12 / Ra 0.40 µm with graphite
Verdict
Choose by part size and finish requirement. The Sodick AG40L suits mid-volume mold shops burning inserts, core pins and ribs that fit within 400 x 300 mm of X/Y travel and stay under 550 kg. The Sodick AG60L is the choice for larger cavity and die work up to 1,000 kg, and for mold shops that want Ra 0.1 µm cavity surfaces straight off the machine instead of polishing after EDM.