Machine Comparison
Sodick ALC800G vs Sodick ALN400G
Sodick vs Sodick · Wire EDM
Summary
The Sodick ALC800G and the Sodick ALN400G are both Sodick wire EDMs, but they serve different jobs. The ALC800G is a large-format machine with 800 mm (31.50 in) of X travel and a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) workpiece load; the ALN400G is a smaller 400 mm-class machine with 15.75 in (400 mm) of X travel and a 1,102 lb (500 kg) load.
The ALC800G also leads on Y travel, 600 mm (23.62 in) against 11.81 in (300 mm), and on Z travel, 350 mm (13.78 in) against 9.84 in (250 mm). The ALN400G reaches finer wire: 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) with optional equipment, against 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in) on the ALC800G.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Sodick ALC800G | Sodick ALN400G |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.50 in) ▲ | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.62 in) ▲ | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.78 in) ▲ | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) ▲ | 1,102 lb (500 kg) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in) | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) |
Advantages
Sodick ALC800G
- 800 mm (31.50 in) of X and 600 mm (23.62 in) of Y travel against 15.75 in (400 mm) and 11.81 in (300 mm)
- 350 mm (13.78 in) of Z travel against 9.84 in (250 mm)
- 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) workpiece load against 1,102 lb (500 kg)
Sodick ALN400G
- Wire down to 0.05 mm (0.002 in) with optional equipment, against 0.10 mm on the ALC800G
- Positioned for first wire EDM purchases and for shops where floor space is tight
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. Choose the Sodick ALC800G for large die plates, oversized mold bases and big structural parts that need 800 mm (31.50 in) of X travel and a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) load. Choose the Sodick ALN400G for smaller die and mold components that fit within 15.75 in (400 mm) of X travel and 1,102 lb (500 kg), for a first wire EDM, or for adding capacity where floor space is tight.