Sodick AL400P
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
work tank size
uv axis travel
max taper angle
How much does the Sodick AL400P 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 AL400P is a compact wire EDM with 15.78 in (400 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 9.84 in (250 mm) of Z travel, set in a work tank of 33.46 in × 24.02 in (850 × 610 mm). It is the smallest of the three sizes alongside the AL600P and AL800P, and it accepts a workpiece of up to 23.62 in × 18.50 in × 9.49 in (600 × 470 × 240 mm) weighing up to 1,102.3 lb (500 kg).
The part envelope is wider than the axis travel, and that difference shapes how the machine is used. A plate of 600 × 470 mm fits on the table, but the wire can only reach a 400 × 300 mm window of it in one setup. Die plates with features spread close to their edges may need a second clamping, so lay out the cut path against the travels rather than against the tank.
For taper work the U and V axes move 5.91 in × 5.91 in (150 × 150 mm), and the table quotes ±25° at a plate thickness of 5.12 in (130 mm). With a fixed U/V stroke, the angle you can hold on a thicker section is smaller, so punch and die clearances on tall parts should be checked against that pairing. Wire runs from 0.05 to 0.30 mm (.002 to .012 in) at a tension of 3 to 23 N, with a wire feed rate of up to 16.54 in/sec (420 mm/sec).
On the floor the AL400P takes 83.27 in × 98.43 in × 87.80 in (2,115 × 2,500 × 2,230 mm) and weighs 7,496 lb (3,400 kg). Power is 3-phase 50/60 Hz at 13 kVA, and the table top sits 39.17 in (995 mm) above the floor, which sets the loading height for an operator or a hoist.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Work Tank Size | 33.46 in × 24.02 in (850 × 610 mm) |
| X-Axis Travel | 15.78 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) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±25° plate thickness: 5.12 in (130 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 23.62 in × 18.50 in × 9.49 in (600 × 470 × 240 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 1,102.3 lb (500 kg) |
| Wire Diameter | .002 in - .012 in (0.05 - 0.30 mm) |
| Wire Tension | 3 - 23 N |
| Wire Feed Rate | 16.54 in/sec (420 mm/sec) |
| 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) |
| Power Supply | 3-phase 50/60 Hz 13 kVA |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Workpiece envelope of 23.62 in × 18.50 in × 9.49 in (600 × 470 × 240 mm) on a 15.78 in × 11.81 in (400 × 300 mm) travel machine, so oversized plates can still be clamped
- ±25° taper at a plate thickness of 5.12 in (130 mm), with 5.91 in × 5.91 in (150 × 150 mm) of U/V stroke
- Wire range of 0.05 to 0.30 mm (.002 to .012 in) with 3 to 23 N of tension covers both fine and heavier wire
- Wire feed rate of up to 16.54 in/sec (420 mm/sec)
- A 13 kVA, 3-phase supply and a footprint of 2,115 × 2,500 mm keep the installation modest
Limitations
- Z travel is 9.84 in (250 mm) and the workpiece height limit is 9.49 in (240 mm), so tall blocks need the AL600P with 13.78 in (350 mm) of Z
- The cutting window is 400 × 300 mm even though a 600 × 470 mm part fits, so widely spaced features may need re-clamping
- The table gives one workpiece weight, 1,102.3 lb (500 kg), without saying whether it applies to flushing or submerged cutting
- At 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) the machine needs a floor and rigging plan despite its small travels
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The AL600P moves 23.62 in (600 mm) in X, 15.75 in (400 mm) in Y and 13.78 in (350 mm) in Z, against 15.78 in (400 mm), 11.81 in (300 mm) and 9.84 in (250 mm) on the AL400P. The AL600P also weighs 10,141 lb (4600 kg) against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg). Both have 5.91 in × 5.91 in (150 × 150 mm) of U/V travel.
02
23.62 in × 18.50 in × 9.49 in (600 × 470 × 240 mm) and 1,102.3 lb (500 kg). The part can be larger than the 400 × 300 mm travel, but only the area the wire can reach within those travels can be cut in one setup.
03
±25° at a plate thickness of 5.12 in (130 mm). The U and V axes have 5.91 in × 5.91 in (150 × 150 mm) of stroke. Because that stroke is fixed, check the angle you need on any section thicker than the quoted plate before quoting the job.
04
The two share 400 mm of X, 300 mm of Y, 250 mm of Z and a machine weight of 3,400 kg. The AL400G's table separates flushing and submerged limits, 500 kg and 350 kg, while the AL400P's table gives a single 1,102.3 lb (500 kg) figure, so ask which mode it refers to.
05
A floor area of 83.27 in × 98.43 in (2,115 × 2,500 mm) with 87.80 in (2,230 mm) of height, support for 7,496 lb (3,400 kg), and a 3-phase 50/60 Hz supply of 13 kVA. The table top is 39.17 in (995 mm) above the floor.
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