Sodick AG60L CNC Sinker EDM
Key Specifications
Table Travel
Maximum Workpiece
Maximum Workpiece Weight
Drive System
Generator
Electrode Changer
Overview
The Sodick AG60L is a large-table CNC sinker EDM machine from Sodick, a Japanese manufacturer widely recognized as a technology leader in EDM control and generator design. The AG60L accommodates workpieces up to 1000x700x400 mm in a 600x400 mm work tank, making it suitable for large die cavities, aerospace structural inserts, and large-format tool and mold components that exceed the capacity of smaller sinker EDM machines. Sodick's linear motor drive system on all axes — unique in the sinker EDM market — delivers zero backlash, exceptional surface finish stability, and rapid electrode positioning without mechanical wear accumulation. The K-SMC (Smart Motion Control) adaptive machining generator automatically adjusts spark parameters based on gap conditions, reducing electrode wear and maintaining stable erosion on complex cavity shapes. The LN2W Control, Sodick's proprietary CNC, provides graphical electrode management, orbit cycle programming, and full integration with Sodick's SP generator technology. The AG60L achieves surface finishes to Ra 0.1 micron with appropriate finishing conditions.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Travel | 600x400x400 mm (X/Y/Z) |
| Maximum Workpiece | 1000x700x400 mm |
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | 800 kg |
| Drive System | All-axis linear motor drive (no ballscrews) |
| Generator | Sodick SP generator (digital) with K-SMC adaptive |
| Electrode Changer | 16-position AEC optional |
| Dielectric Tank | 600x400 mm working area |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.1 micron (finishing conditions) |
| Control | Sodick LN2W CNC |
| Power Input | 200V, 3-phase |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- All-axis linear motor drive delivers zero-backlash positioning unique in sinker EDM
- K-SMC adaptive generator reduces electrode wear on complex cavity shapes
- Ra 0.1 micron surface finish capability for optical mold surfaces
- Large 600x400 mm tank handles die cavities that exceed smaller machine capacity
- Sodick's global service network covers North America, Europe, and Asia
Limitations
- Linear motor drive system requires specialist Sodick technicians for maintenance
- High capital cost versus conventional ballscrew sinker EDM alternatives
- 600x400 mm tank still limits very large components — larger AG100 or AL series needed
- Electrode consumption depends on material pair selection — graphite management needed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Linear motors eliminate ballscrews and mechanical drive transmission. This removes backlash, mechanical wear, and thermal drift from the drive system, providing more stable electrode positioning and superior surface finish consistency throughout long unattended burns.
02
The AG60L works with graphite, copper, copper-tungsten, and silver-tungsten electrodes. Graphite is most common for die and mold work due to its machinability and low wear ratio with modern SP generators.
03
Yes. Sinker EDM is material-hardness independent — it erodes any electrically conductive material. Titanium, Inconel, tungsten carbide, and hardened steel are all processable with appropriate generator settings and electrode selection.
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