Sodick AG40L

Est. $120,000 - $180,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-03

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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 Travel

400 mm (15.75 in)

Y Travel

300 mm (11.81 in)

Z Travel

270 mm (10.63 in)

work table size

600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.75 in)

work tank dimensions

750 x 620 x 350 mm (29.5 x 24.4 x 13.8 in)

max workpiece weight

550 kg (1,213 lb)

How much does the Sodick AG40L cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $180,000

Our best estimate for a sinker edm (ram edm) in this class — not a quote from Sodick. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Sodick AG40L is a linear-motor sinker EDM with 400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in) of X/Y travel, a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.75 in) work table and a 750 x 620 x 350 mm (29.5 x 24.4 x 13.8 in) work tank. It takes workpieces up to 550 kg (1,213 lb). The model is not in Sodick's current lineup, and the table on this page has not been checked against Sodick.

That table mixes in rows from a wire EDM: U/V travel, a taper angle, a wire diameter range, a cutting speed and automatic wire threading. A sinker EDM has none of these, so ignore those rows when assessing an AG40L. It also gives Z twice, as 270 mm (10.63 in) and 250 mm (9.8 in). The AGL Series Sinker EDM page, which covers the AG40L, gives 270 mm of Z with the same 600 x 400 mm table, the same 750 x 620 x 350 mm tank and the same 550 kg workpiece limit, so 270 mm is the figure to expect.

Among the sinker rows, X, Y and Z run on linear motors, the electrode-to-table clearance is 150 - 420 mm (5.9 - 16.5 in) and the listed generator is the TMM3 power supply on a 200V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz supply. The machine measures 1,550 x 2,350 x 2,330 mm (61.0 x 92.5 x 91.7 in) and weighs 3,900 kg (8,598 lb), where the AGL Series Sinker EDM page lists 1,550 x 2,440 x 2,330 mm and 4,000 kg with power supply and service tank.

The current machine of the same size is the AL40G+, with 15.75 in (400 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y, 10.63 in (270 mm) of Z and a 600 × 400 mm table.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	400 mm (15.75 in)
Y-Axis Travel	300 mm (11.81 in)
Z-Axis Travel	270 mm (10.63 in)
Work Table Size	600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.75 in)
Work Tank Dimensions	750 x 620 x 350 mm (29.5 x 24.4 x 13.8 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	550 kg (1,213 lb)
Electrode to Table Clearance	150 - 420 mm (5.9 - 16.5 in)
Axis Feed Rate	36,000 mm/min (1,400 ipm)
Acceleration	1.2G
Drive System	Linear motors (X, Y, Z)
Generator	TMM3 power supply
Surface Finish	VDI 12 / Ra 0.40 um with graphite
Electrode Wear	Near-zero on finishing (zero-wear circuit)
CNC Control	Sodick LQ controller
Machine Dimensions	1,550 x 2,350 x 2,330 mm (61.0 x 92.5 x 91.7 in)
Machine Weight	3,900 kg (8,598 lb)
X Y Travel	400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in)
Z Travel	250 mm (9.8 in)
U V Travel	±40 mm (±1.6 in)
Max Workpiece Dimensions	750 x 600 x 250 mm
Wire Diameter Range	0.1 – 0.3 mm (brass or coated wire)
Max Cutting Speed	350 mm²/min (in 50 mm steel with 0.25 mm wire)
Max Taper Angle	±30° over 80 mm height
Auto Wire Threading	Yes — water-jet assist
Machine Footprint	Approx. 1,800 x 2,100 mm
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

Travels, table, tank and workpiece limit agree with the AGL Series Sinker EDM page for the AG40L
Linear motors on X, Y and Z
750 x 620 x 350 mm (29.5 x 24.4 x 13.8 in) work tank around a 600 x 400 mm table
Electrode-to-table clearance of 150 - 420 mm (5.9 - 16.5 in)

Limitations

Not in Sodick's current lineup, and the table has not been checked against the manufacturer
The table carries wire EDM rows that do not apply to this machine, and two different Z travels
The 550 kg (1,213 lb) workpiece limit rules out heavy mould bases
X/Y travel of 400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in) limits multi-cavity setups

Best For

Buyers comparing a used AG40L with the AGL Series figures Mould inserts within 400 x 300 mm of X/Y travel Parts up to 550 kg on a 600 x 400 mm table

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much Z travel does the AG40L have?

This table lists both 270 mm (10.63 in) and 250 mm (9.8 in). The AGL Series Sinker EDM page gives the AG40L 270 mm of Z, together with a 150 – 420 mm distance from the workpiece mounting surface to the table, so 270 mm is the more likely figure. Measure it on the machine.

02 Is the AG40L a wire EDM or a sinker EDM?

A sinker EDM. The table on this page includes wire diameter, taper angle, U/V travel and wire threading rows that belong to a wire machine. They do not describe the AG40L, which has a work table, a 750 x 620 x 350 mm work tank and linear motors on X, Y and Z.

03 What is the current equivalent of the AG40L?

The AL40G+ has 15.75 in (400 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 10.63 in (270 mm) of Z on a 600 × 400 mm table, the same travels and table that the AGL Series Sinker EDM page gives for the AG40L. The AL40G+ weighs 9,039 lb (4,100 kg).

04 What power and space does the AG40L need?

The listed supply is 200V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz. The machine measures 1,550 x 2,350 x 2,330 mm (61.0 x 92.5 x 91.7 in) and weighs 3,900 kg (8,598 lb), so plan rigging and floor loading for close to four tonnes.