Sodick AQ900L
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
uv axis travel
wire diameter
work tank size
How much does the Sodick AQ900L 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 AQ900L is a large wire EDM with 35.43 in (900 mm) of X, 23.62 in (600 mm) of Y and 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z travel. It carries workpieces up to 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) in a 54.09 in × 44.61 in (1,374 × 1,133 mm) work tank, and it is the smallest of the AQ900L, AQ1200L and AQ1500L group.
The useful comparison is with the ALN800G, which covers 31.50 in (800 mm) by 23.62 in (600 mm) and has more Z at 19.69 in (500 mm), for 12,125 lb (5,550 kg) of machine. Against it, the AQ900L gives up Z height but extends X to 35.43 in (900 mm), and at 17,637 lb (8,000 kg) it is the heavier build. Long parts favour the AQ900L, tall ones the ALN800G.
Sodick lists U/V travel as 36.22 in × 24.41 in (920 × 620 mm), slightly larger than the X/Y travel, and gives no taper angle. Ask Sodick what that U/V figure allows in taper at the plate thickness you plan to cut. Wire diameter is 0.006 in - 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm). There is no fine wire in that range, which points the machine at large dies and structural parts rather than micro detail.
The footprint is 93.70 in × 124.02 in × 94.29 in (2,380 × 3,150 × 2,395 mm) and the table sits 41.34 in (1,050 mm) above the floor. The table on Sodick's site has no power supply figure and no separate flushing and submerged limits.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 35.43 in (900 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 23.62 in (600 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Uv Axis Travel | 36.22 in × 24.41 in (920 × 620 mm) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.006 in - 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm) |
| Work Tank Size | 54.09 in × 44.61 in (1,374 × 1,133 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) |
| Floor to Table | 41.34 in (1,050 mm) |
| Floor Space Required | 93.70 in × 124.02 in × 94.29 in (2,380 × 3,150 × 2,395 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 17,637 lb (8,000 kg) |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 35.43 in (900 mm) of X travel, against 31.50 in (800 mm) on the ALN800G
- Workpieces up to 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) in a 54.09 in × 44.61 in (1,374 × 1,133 mm) tank
- Listed U/V travel of 36.22 in × 24.41 in (920 × 620 mm)
- Wire from 0.006 in to 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm) covers standard and heavy wire for thick, long parts
Limitations
- Z travel of 15.75 in (400 mm), against 19.69 in (500 mm) on the ALN800G
- Smallest wire is 0.006 in (0.15 mm), so fine-wire detail work is not covered
- No taper angle, power supply or flushing versus submerged limits in the listed table
- Weighs 17,637 lb (8,000 kg) and occupies 93.70 in × 124.02 in × 94.29 in (2,380 × 3,150 × 2,395 mm)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The AQ1200L moves up to 47.24 in (1,200 mm) of X and 31.50 in (800 mm) of Y on the same 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z, and weighs 24,251 lb (11,000 kg) against 17,637 lb (8,000 kg) for the AQ900L. If parts fit within 35.43 in × 23.62 in (900 × 600 mm), the AQ900L is the smaller and lighter install.
02
It depends on the shape of the work. The ALN800G has 31.50 in (800 mm) of X, 23.62 in (600 mm) of Y and 19.69 in (500 mm) of Z and weighs 12,125 lb (5,550 kg). The AQ900L trades Z for X, with 35.43 in (900 mm) of X and 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z.
03
Sodick lists U/V travel of 36.22 in × 24.41 in (920 × 620 mm) for this model but no taper angle. Because the U/V figure is larger than the X/Y travel, it does not tell you the taper limit directly; ask Sodick for the maximum angle at your plate thickness.
04
The machine is 93.70 in × 124.02 in × 94.29 in (2,380 × 3,150 × 2,395 mm) and weighs 17,637 lb (8,000 kg). The table is 41.34 in (1,050 mm) above the floor. With no power rating in the table, the electrical requirement has to come from Sodick.
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