Machine Comparison
Sodick ALC400G vs Sodick ALN400G
Sodick vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The Sodick ALC400G Premium and the Sodick ALN400G are both 400 mm-class wire EDMs, and on the published figures they share one envelope: 15.75 in (400 mm) of X travel, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y, 9.84 in (250 mm) of Z and a 1,102 lb (500 kg) workpiece load. Both list a wire range of 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm), with the finest wire needing optional equipment.
The remaining rows differ only slightly. The ALN400G weighs 7,385 lb (3,350 kg) against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg). Its floor space is 86.22 in × 95.47 in × 86.81 in against 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in: wider, but shallower and lower. The table does not pick a winner, so the choice comes down to the role each machine is positioned for.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Sodick ALC400G | Sodick ALN400G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 15.75 in (400 mm) | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 11.81 in (300 mm) | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 9.84 in (250 mm) | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,102 lb (500 kg) | 1,102 lb (500 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) | 7,385 lb (3,350 kg) |
| Floor Space | 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in (2,115 × 2,500 × 2,230 mm) | 86.22 in × 95.47 in × 86.81 in (2190 × 2425 × 2205 mm) |
Advantages
Sodick ALC400G
- Narrower floor space, 83.27 in wide against 86.22 in
- Positioned as the premium model for precision mold, die, carbide and PCD work
Sodick ALN400G
- Slightly lighter at 7,385 lb (3,350 kg) against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg)
- Shallower and lower: 95.47 in deep and 86.81 in high against 98.43 in and 87.80 in
- Positioned for first wire EDM purchases and for adding machines to tight production layouts
Verdict
On the published figures these two Sodick machines cut the same size of part, so the decision is about the shop rather than the envelope. Choose the Sodick ALC400G Premium for precision die components, carbide and PCD inserts and medical or aerospace profiles, where it is positioned as the premium model. Choose the Sodick ALN400G for a first wire EDM, or for a second or third machine in a tight layout, where its slightly shallower footprint helps.