Machine Comparison
Sodick ALC400G vs Sodick ALC600G
Sodick vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The Sodick ALC400G Premium and the Sodick ALC600G are wire EDMs from the same Sodick line, separated by size. The ALC600G offers 23.62 in (600 mm) of X travel against 15.75 in (400 mm), and twice the workpiece load: 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) against 1,102 lb (500 kg).
The ALC600G also has more Y travel, 15.75 in (400 mm) against 11.81 in (300 mm), and more Z travel, 13.78 in (350 mm) against 9.84 in (250 mm). Both list the same wire range of 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm), with the finest sizes needing optional equipment. The ALC400G Premium is the smaller machine, at 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) against 10,141 lb (4,600 kg) and a floor space of 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in against 98.23 in × 113.98 in × 92.32 in.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Sodick ALC400G | Sodick ALC600G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 15.75 in (400 mm) | 23.62 in (600 mm) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 11.81 in (300 mm) | 15.75 in (400 mm) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 9.84 in (250 mm) | 13.78 in (350 mm) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,102 lb (500 kg) | 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) ▲ |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) |
| Machine Weight | 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) | 10,141 lb (4,600 kg) |
| Floor Space | 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in (2,115 × 2,500 × 2,230 mm) | 98.23 in × 113.98 in × 92.32 in (2,495 × 3,500 × 2,345 mm) |
Advantages
Sodick ALC400G
- Lighter at 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) against 10,141 lb (4,600 kg)
- Smaller floor space: 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in against 98.23 in × 113.98 in × 92.32 in
Sodick ALC600G
- 23.62 in (600 mm) of X and 15.75 in (400 mm) of Y travel against 15.75 in (400 mm) and 11.81 in (300 mm)
- 13.78 in (350 mm) of Z travel against 9.84 in (250 mm) for thicker plates
- Twice the workpiece load: 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) against 1,102 lb (500 kg)
Verdict
Choose by plate size. The Sodick ALC600G suits progressive die and mold shops cutting large die plates and mold bases that need 23.62 in (600 mm) of X travel, 13.78 in (350 mm) of Z travel and a 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) load. The Sodick ALC400G Premium suits precision die components, carbide inserts and medical or aerospace profiles that fit within 15.75 in (400 mm) of X travel, and it takes less floor space. Wire range does not separate them.