Sodick AQ35L
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Y Travel
Z Travel
Table Size
max workpiece weight
max workpiece height
How much does the Sodick AQ35L 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 AQ35L is a small wire EDM with 350 mm of X, 250 mm of Y and 220 mm of Z travel on a 450 x 320 mm table. It is not part of Sodick's current lineup and is probably an older model, so it is most likely to be bought second-hand.
The listed figures give a workpiece limit of 300 kg and a maximum workpiece height of 185 mm. Z travel is 220 mm, so the height limit, not the Z travel, sets the thickest plate the machine can take. The 450 x 320 mm table is larger than the travels, which leaves room to clamp a part bigger than the area the wire can reach.
The table names a digital solid-state transistor generator rated at 8 A peak, a Sodick LN (Linear iQ) control and an achievable finish of Ra 0.2 µm. It does not list a wire diameter range, a taper angle, U/V travel, a work tank size, floor dimensions or a power supply. Those are the questions to settle before buying: without a taper figure the table cannot tell you whether the machine will cut the draft angles your dies need, and the wire range decides how small an inside corner it can produce.
At 2,800 kg the AQ35L is lighter than the AL400G, which has 400 × 300 × 250 mm of travel and weighs 3,400 kg. On a used machine, ask to see the generator and control running under cut, and check how well the age of the control fits with your programming and support needs.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 450 x 320 mm |
| X-Axis Travel | 350 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 250 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 220 mm |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 300 kg |
| Max Workpiece Height | 185 mm |
| Generator Power | Digital solid-state transistor generator, 8A peak |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.2 µm (precision finish capable) |
| CNC Control | Sodick LN (Linear iQ) control |
| Machine Weight | 2,800 kg |
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
- Table of 450 x 320 mm, larger than the 350 x 250 mm X/Y travel, for clamping oversize plates
- Workpieces up to 300 kg, generous for a 350 x 250 mm machine
- Listed surface finish of Ra 0.2 µm
- Light at 2,800 kg, against 3,400 kg for the AL400G
Limitations
- Workpiece height is limited to 185 mm although Z travel is 220 mm
- No wire diameter, taper angle or U/V travel in the listed figures
- Not in Sodick's current lineup; check control and parts support before buying
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. It does not appear in Sodick's current lineup and is probably an older model. Expect to find it second-hand, and confirm with Sodick what support remains for its LN (Linear iQ) control and generator.
02
The listed maximum workpiece height is 185 mm, even though Z travel is 220 mm. Workpiece weight is limited to 300 kg and the table is 450 x 320 mm.
03
The listed table names a digital solid-state transistor generator with 8 A peak current and the Sodick LN (Linear iQ) control, with an achievable surface finish of Ra 0.2 µm. Ask the seller to demonstrate both under cut before buying.
04
Wire diameter range, taper angle, U/V travel, work tank size, floor dimensions and power supply are not listed. Get them from Sodick or from the machine's own documentation before planning work or installation.
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