Machine Comparison
Sodick ALC600G vs Sodick ALC800G
Sodick vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The Sodick ALC600G and the Sodick ALC800G are wire EDMs from the same Sodick line, and the ALC800G is the larger of the two. It offers 800 mm (31.50 in) of X travel against 23.62 in (600 mm), 600 mm (23.62 in) of Y travel against 15.75 in (400 mm), and twice the workpiece load: 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) against 2,204 lb (1,000 kg).
Z travel is shared at 350 mm (13.78 in), so both take plates of the same thickness. The wire ranges differ at the fine end: the ALC600G lists 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm), with the finest sizes needing optional equipment, while the ALC800G is listed at 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Sodick ALC600G | Sodick ALC800G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 23.62 in (600 mm) | 800 mm (31.50 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 15.75 in (400 mm) | 600 mm (23.62 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 13.78 in (350 mm) | 350 mm (13.78 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) ▲ |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) | 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in) |
Advantages
Sodick ALC600G
- Takes wire down to 0.05 mm (0.002 in) with optional equipment, against 0.10 mm on the ALC800G
- Sized for die plates and mold bases that fit 23.62 in (600 mm) of X travel, without paying for an 800 mm envelope
Sodick ALC800G
- 800 mm (31.50 in) of X travel against 23.62 in (600 mm)
- 600 mm (23.62 in) of Y travel against 15.75 in (400 mm)
- Twice the workpiece load: 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) against 2,204 lb (1,000 kg)
Verdict
Choose by plate size. The Sodick ALC800G suits large progressive die plates, oversized mold bases and automotive body panel die sections that need 800 mm (31.50 in) of X travel and a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) load. The Sodick ALC600G covers die plates and mold bases that fit within 23.62 in (600 mm) of X travel and 2,204 lb (1,000 kg), and it is the one to pick when work calls for wire finer than 0.10 mm, available as an option down to 0.05 mm.