Sodick AD55L

Est. $200,000 - $280,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · sodick.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

23.62 in (600 mm)

Y Travel

15.75 in (400 mm)

Z Travel

15.75 in (400 mm)

Table Size

29.53 in × 21.65 in (750 × 550 mm)

work tank size

47.25 in × 31.50 in × 19.69 in (1,200 × 800 × 500 mm)

work tank fluid level

6.69 in - 17.72 in (170 - 450 mm)

How much does the Sodick AD55L cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $280,000

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 AD55L is a mid-size sinker EDM with 23.62 in (600 mm) of X and 15.75 in (400 mm) each of Y and Z, working over a 29.53 in × 21.65 in (750 × 550 mm) table. It carries workpieces up to 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) and weighs 10,140 lb (4,600 kg).

Z stroke is what sets it apart from the AL60G, which shares the 750 × 550 mm table and 23.62 in (600 mm) of X but has 16.54 in (420 mm) of Y, 14.57 in (370 mm) of Z and a weight of 11,794.73 lb (5,350 kg). For deep ribs and long electrodes the AD55L has the longer stroke; for wider parts the extra Y of the other machine counts for more. Against the smaller AD35L, with 13.78 in (350 mm) of X, 9.84 in (250 mm) of Y and 10.63 in (270 mm) of Z, the AD55L adds stroke on every axis.

The tank is 47.25 in × 31.50 in × 19.69 in (1,200 × 800 × 500 mm), and the fluid level adjusts from 6.69 in to 17.72 in (170 - 450 mm). That higher maximum is what allows taller parts to be machined fully submerged than on the AD35L, whose level tops out at 11.81 in (300 mm). The dielectric system holds 470 L, so budget for that volume of oil and its filters.

Table height is 35.43 in (900 mm) above the floor. The machine occupies 91.93 in × 91.54 in × 107.09 in (2,335 × 2,325 × 2,720 mm), almost square in plan; the 2,720 mm height is the dimension to check against crane hooks and low ceilings.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	23.62 in (600 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	15.75 in (400 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	15.75 in (400 mm)
Table Size	29.53 in × 21.65 in (750 × 550 mm)
Work Tank Size	47.25 in × 31.50 in × 19.69 in (1,200 × 800 × 500 mm)
Work Tank Fluid Level	6.69 in - 17.72 in (170 - 450 mm)
Dielectric Capacity	124 gal (470 L)
Floor to Table	35.43 in (900 mm)
Floor Space Required	91.93 in × 91.54 in × 107.09 in (2,335 × 2,325 × 2,720 mm)
Max Workpiece Weight	2,204 lb (1,000 kg)
Machine Weight	10,140 lb (4,600 kg)

Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

15.75 in (400 mm) of Z, more than the 14.57 in (370 mm) of the AL60G on the same 750 × 550 mm table
Takes workpieces up to 2,204 lb (1,000 kg)
1,200 × 800 × 500 mm work tank with a fluid level adjustable from 170 to 450 mm
At 10,140 lb (4,600 kg) it is lighter than the 11,794.73 lb (5,350 kg) AL60G
Nearly square footprint of 91.93 in × 91.54 in (2,335 × 2,325 mm)

Limitations

Y travel of 15.75 in (400 mm) is less than the 16.54 in (420 mm) of the AL60G
The 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) workpiece limit is below the 3,307 lb (1,500 kg) rating of the AL60G
A 470 L dielectric fill is a larger volume of oil to buy, filter and dispose of than the 180 L of the AD35L
No electrode weight, generator or accuracy figures in the spec table

Best For

Deep cavities and ribs that need up to 400 mm of Z stroke Mould plates up to 1,000 kg on a 750 × 550 mm table Parts machined submerged at up to a 450 mm fluid level Shops that need 600 mm of X stroke in a square footprint

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the AD55L differ from the AL60G?

Both have a 750 × 550 mm table and 23.62 in (600 mm) of X. The AD55L has 15.75 in (400 mm) of Y and Z; the AL60G has 16.54 in (420 mm) of Y and 14.57 in (370 mm) of Z, takes heavier workpieces at 3,307 lb (1,500 kg) and weighs 11,794.73 lb (5,350 kg) against 10,140 lb (4,600 kg).

02 What is the largest workpiece the AD55L can take?

Up to 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) on a 29.53 in × 21.65 in (750 × 550 mm) table. The tank is 1,200 × 800 × 500 mm, so a part can overhang the table inside the tank, but anything machined fully submerged must sit below the 17.72 in (450 mm) maximum fluid level.

03 How much dielectric does the AD55L hold?

The dielectric system holds 470 L. The fluid level in the 47.25 in × 31.50 in × 19.69 in (1,200 × 800 × 500 mm) tank adjusts from 6.69 in to 17.72 in (170 - 450 mm), so shallow work does not need the tank filled to the top.

04 What floor space does the AD55L need?

The machine measures 91.93 in × 91.54 in × 107.09 in (2,335 × 2,325 × 2,720 mm) and weighs 10,140 lb (4,600 kg). The table is 35.43 in (900 mm) above the floor, so plan a hoist for heavy plates.