Sodick ALC400G
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
uv axis travel
wire diameter
work tank size
How much does the Sodick ALC400G 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 ALC400G is a small wire EDM with 15.75 in (400 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 9.84 in (250 mm) of Z, a 33.45 in × 24.01 in (850 × 610 mm) work tank and a workpiece limit of 1,102 lb (500 kg). The U and V axes each travel 5.91 in (150 mm) for taper cutting.
Its published table is short, and a buyer should know what it leaves out. It states no taper angle, no maximum workpiece dimensions and no electrical supply. The wire range, 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm), carries the qualifier "With Available Options", which suggests the full range depends on optional equipment; ask which wire diameters the quoted configuration actually runs before relying on the fine end for small radii.
On the envelope it matches the AL400P exactly: the same three travels, the same 850 × 610 mm tank, the same 500 kg limit and the same footprint. The AL400P's table goes further and quotes ±25° at a 5.12 in (130 mm) plate thickness and a workpiece of 23.62 in × 18.50 in × 9.49 in (600 × 470 × 240 mm). Those figures are a reasonable starting point for questions, but they belong to the AL400P and should be confirmed for this model.
The machine weighs 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) and occupies 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in (2,115 × 2,500 × 2,230 mm), with the table top 39.17 in (995 mm) above the floor. The ALN400G of the same size is slightly lighter at 7,385 lb (3,350 kg).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Uv Axis Travel | 5.91 in × 5.91 in (150 × 150 mm) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) (With Available Options) |
| Work Tank Size | 33.45 in × 24.01 in (850 × 610 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 1,102 lb (500 kg) |
| Floor to Table | 39.17 in (995 mm) |
| Floor Space Required | 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in (2,115 × 2,500 × 2,230 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 15.75 in × 11.81 in × 9.84 in (400 × 300 × 250 mm) of travel in a compact 2,115 × 2,500 mm footprint
- Workpiece weight limit of 1,102 lb (500 kg)
- U/V travel of 5.91 in × 5.91 in (150 × 150 mm) for taper cutting
- Wire range of 0.05 - 0.30 mm with the available options fitted
- Work tank of 33.45 in × 24.01 in (850 × 610 mm)
Limitations
- The published table gives no taper angle, no maximum workpiece size and no power requirement
- The 0.05 - 0.30 mm wire range is quoted "With Available Options", so the base machine may cover less
- Z travel of 9.84 in (250 mm) limits part height
- At 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) it is heavier than the 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) VN400Q of the same X/Y size
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 15.75 in (400 mm), Y 11.81 in (300 mm) and Z 9.84 in (250 mm), with 5.91 in × 5.91 in (150 × 150 mm) of U/V travel. The work tank is 33.45 in × 24.01 in (850 × 610 mm).
02
The table gives 0.002 in - 0.012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) and adds "With Available Options". Ask for the wire range of the configuration being quoted, especially if you need the fine end for small inside radii.
03
Travels, tank, U/V and the 1,102 lb (500 kg) part limit are the same. The ALN400G weighs 7,385 lb (3,350 kg) against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) and has a footprint of 86.22 in × 95.47 in × 86.81 in (2190 × 2425 × 2205 mm) against 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in.
04
A floor area of 83.27 in × 98.43 in (2,115 × 2,500 mm), 87.80 in (2,230 mm) of height and support for 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) plus the part and dielectric. The table gives no power figure, so request the electrical requirement with the quotation.
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