Sodick Sodick ALN400Q
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
u axis
v axis
max taper angle
Overview
The Sodick ALN400Q i Groove Edition is a compact linear motor wire EDM with 400 x 300 x 250 mm (15.75 x 11.81 x 9.84 in) X/Y/Z travel. The Q designation identifies the value-tier platform delivering core linear motor benefits — zero backlash, no wear-related degradation, maintenance-free drives — at the most accessible price in the lineup.
Features AIM (AI Maintenance) environmental temperature diagnosis and TH COM thermal displacement correction for consistent accuracy in shops without tight temperature control.
850 x 745 mm work tank, 500 kg flushing capacity, workpieces up to 600 x 470 x 240 mm. Wire 0.10-0.30 mm. +/-25 degree taper at 130 mm.
At 3,100 kg and 2,190 x 2,425 mm footprint. Installation space 3,440 x 3,660 mm. Pricing typically $80,000-$120,000.
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 745 mm (33.5 x 29.3 in) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in) |
| Wire Tension | 3 ～ 23 |
| Max Wire Feed Rate | 420 mm/sec |
| Drive System | Linear motor drive (non-contact, maintenance-free) |
| CNC Control | Sodick control with AIM temperature diagnosis and TH COM thermal correction |
| Power Input | 3-phase 50/60 Hz, 13 kVA max |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,190 x 2,425 x 2,205 mm (86.2 x 95.5 x 86.8 in) |
| Installation Space | 3,440 x 3,660 mm (135.4 x 144.1 in) |
| Machine Weight | 3,100 kg (6,834 lb) |
| Work Tank Inner Dimensions W X D | 850 x 745 |
| 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 | 0.1 ～ 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*2 |
| Machine Installation Dimensions W X D | 3440 x 3660*3 |
| Total Unit Weightkg | 3100*4 |
| Total Power Input | 3-phase 50/60Hz 13 kVA |
Specifications sourced from sodick.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Most accessible entry price with linear motor accuracy
- AIM/TH COM maintain accuracy in varying environments
- Compact 2,190x2,425 mm footprint
- Maintenance-free linear motor drive
- 500 kg workpiece capacity
- Lightest 400mm-class at 3,100 kg
Limitations
- i Groove Edition lacks enhanced i Groove+ corner control
- Wire minimum 0.10 mm, no ultra-fine wire
- Z limited to 250 mm
- Value-tier generator vs Smart Pulse or Digital HF
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
i Groove is standard wire deflection compensation. i Groove+ is enhanced with more advanced corner control algorithms.
02
Monitors environmental temperature and compensates for thermal drift via TH COM.
03
Yes. Same linear motor drive as all Sodick wire EDMs.
04
ALN400G has i Groove+, Digital HF, fine wire to 0.05 mm. ALN400Q has i Groove, value generator, wire from 0.10 mm, but adds AIM/TH COM. ALN400G costs $10,000-$15,000 more.
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