Sodick Sodick ALN400G
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
u axis
v axis
max taper angle
Overview
The Sodick ALN400G i Groove+ Edition is the compact-footprint variant of the 400mm-class lineup, offering 400 x 300 x 250 mm (15.75 x 11.81 x 9.84 in) X/Y/Z travel in a narrow-body envelope. At 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) and 2,190 x 2,425 mm footprint, it is 200 kg lighter and 165 mm shorter than the AL400G.
Four-axis linear motor drive with glass scale feedback on all axes. Zero-backlash, frictionless positioning backed by 10-year positioning accuracy guarantee.
Digital HF control with i Groove+ corner control and taper compensation. +/-25 degree taper at 130 mm. 850 x 610 mm work tank, 500 kg flushing capacity, wire 0.05-0.30 mm.
Pricing typically $90,000-$135,000.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.75 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 250 mm (9.84 in) |
| U Axis | +/-75 mm (+/-2.95 in) |
| V Axis | +/-75 mm (+/-2.95 in) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±25°(plate thickness：130mm) |
| Max Workpiece Size Flushing | 600 x 470 x 240 mm (23.6 x 18.5 x 9.45 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size Submerged | 600 x 470 x 230 mm (23.6 x 18.5 x 9.06 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight Flushing | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Max Workpiece Weight Submerged | 350 kg (772 lb) |
| Work Tank Dimensions | 850 x 610 mm (33.5 x 24.0 in) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.05 - 0.30 mm (0.002 - 0.012 in) |
| Wire Tension | 3 ～ 23 |
| Max Wire Feed Rate | 420 mm/sec |
| Drive System | 4-axis linear motor (X, Y, U, V) - in-house developed |
| CNC Control | Digital HF control with i Groove+ |
| Power Input | 3-phase 50/60 Hz, 9 kVA normal / 13 kVA max |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,190 x 2,425 x 2,205 mm (86.2 x 95.5 x 86.8 in) |
| Machine Weight | 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) |
| Accuracy Guarantee | 10-year positioning accuracy guarantee |
| Work Tank Inner Dimensions W X D | 850 x 610 |
| Axis Stroke Xyz | 400 x 300 x 250 |
| U X V Axis Travel | 150 x 150 |
| Max Workpiece Dimensionsduring Flushing Machiningw X D X H | 600 x 470 x 240 |
| Max Workpiece Dimensionsduring Submerged Machiningw X D X H | 600 x 470 x 230 |
| Max Weight Of Workpieceduring Flushing Machiningkg | 500 |
| Max Weight Of Workpieceduring Submerged Machiningkg | 350 |
| Wire Electrode Diameter | 0.05 ～ 0.3*1 |
| Maximum Wire Feed Rate | 420 |
| Distance From Floor Surface To Upper Surface Of Table | 995 |
| Machine Tool Dimensions W X D X H | 2190 x 2425 x 2205 |
| Machine Installation Dimensions W X D | 3440 x 3660 |
| Total Unit Weightkg | 3200 |
| Total Power Input | 3-phase 50/60 Hz Normal Use 9 kVA Maximum Use 13 kVA*2 |
Specifications sourced from sodick.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Compact 2,190x2,425 mm footprint saves floor space vs AL400G
- Linear motors on all four axes with 10-year guarantee
- 200 kg lighter than AL400G, simplifying installation
- i Groove+ corner control is standard
- Same travel and capacity as larger AL400 variants
- Wire 0.05-0.30 mm covers fine detail through production
Limitations
- Z limited to 250 mm
- Digital HF does not match Smart Pulse speed
- Compact design may limit maintenance access
- North American service smaller than Mitsubishi
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Compact: 2,190x2,425 vs 2,190x2,590 mm, 200 kg lighter. Same travel, drives, generator, i Groove+.
02
No. Same linear motors and glass scales with same 10-year guarantee.
03
500 kg flushing, 350 kg submerged — identical to AL400G.
04
$5,000-$10,000 less than AL400G.
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