Sodick AG1200L
This model was not found in Sodick's current lineup when we checked on 2026-09-24 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
x y travel
z travel
u v travel
max workpiece dimensions
max workpiece weight
wire diameter range
How much does the Sodick AG1200L cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a wire edm in this class — not a quote from Sodick. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Sodick AG1200L is a large linear-motor wire EDM listed with 1200 x 800 mm (47.2 x 31.5 in) of X/Y travel, 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z, and room for workpieces up to 1750 x 1300 x 500 mm and 3,000 kg (6,614 lb). It is not in Sodick's current lineup and may be an older model. Its table has not been checked against Sodick's documents, so the figures here are the listed ones and should be confirmed on any machine offered.
The size suits large stamping dies, extrusion dies and thick mould plates cut in one setup. U/V travel of ±120 mm (±4.7 in) and a maximum taper of ±30° over 100 mm height give room for die clearance and steep draft on tall sections. Wire runs from 0.1 to 0.3 mm in brass or coated wire, and the listed cutting speed is 500 mm²/min in 50 mm steel with 0.3 mm wire, a figure that applies to that wire and thickness only.
The listed drive is an all-axis linear motor with no ballscrews, with a Sodick SP digital generator with K-SMC adaptive control and a Sodick LN2W CNC. Automatic wire threading is listed with water-jet assist and automatic re-threading at wire breaks, which matters on long unattended cuts in thick plate. The finish given is Ra 0.1 µm on final skim passes on steel.
Installation is the main hurdle. The machine is listed at approx. 18,000 kg on a 200V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz supply, so the floor, the crane and the route into the building need checking before anything else.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Y Travel | 1200 x 800 mm (47.2 x 31.5 in) |
| Z Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| U V Travel | ±120 mm (±4.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Dimensions | 1750 x 1300 x 500 mm |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.1 – 0.3 mm (brass or coated wire) |
| Max Cutting Speed | 500 mm²/min (in 50 mm steel with 0.3 mm wire) |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.1 µm (final skim passes on steel) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±30° over 100 mm height |
| Drive System | All-axis linear motor (no ballscrews) |
| Generator | Sodick SP digital generator with K-SMC adaptive control |
| Auto Wire Threading | Yes — water-jet assist, auto re-thread at breaks |
| CNC Control | Sodick LN2W CNC |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 18,000 kg |
| Power Supply | 200V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1200 x 800 mm (47.2 x 31.5 in) X/Y travel and 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z for large dies and plates
- Workpieces up to 1750 x 1300 x 500 mm and 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
- ±30° taper over 100 mm height with ±120 mm (±4.7 in) of U/V travel
- Listed automatic wire threading with water-jet assist and re-threading at breaks
- All-axis linear motor drive with no ballscrews
Limitations
- Not in Sodick's current lineup, and the listed figures have not been checked against Sodick's documents
- Listed at approx. 18,000 kg, which needs a prepared floor and heavy rigging
- Wire range stops at 0.1 mm, so very fine corner radii need a fine-wire machine
- The 500 mm²/min cutting speed applies only to 50 mm steel with 0.3 mm wire
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. The AG1200L is not in Sodick's current lineup and may be an older model. Its table could not be checked against Sodick's documents, so confirm the travels, the control and the threading system on the actual machine before buying.
02
Up to 1750 x 1300 x 500 mm and 3,000 kg (6,614 lb). The wire reaches 1200 x 800 mm (47.2 x 31.5 in) of it in X and Y, with 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z, so a plate can be larger than the cutting area as long as every cut lies within the stroke.
03
The listed maximum is ±30° over 100 mm height, with ±120 mm (±4.7 in) of U/V travel. On thicker sections the U/V stroke sets the limit, so check the angle you need at your actual plate thickness.
04
Brass or coated wire from 0.1 to 0.3 mm. The listed cutting speed of 500 mm²/min was given for 50 mm steel with 0.3 mm wire; thinner wire cuts more slowly, and other materials and thicknesses give different rates.
