Sodick AP250L
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
uv axis travel
wire diameter
max workpiece weight
How much does the Sodick AP250L 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 AP250L is a small precision wire EDM with 9.84 in (250 mm) of X, 5.91 in (150 mm) of Y and 4.72 in (120 mm) of Z travel. Its wire range is what defines it: the listed range starts at 0.001 in (0.03 mm) and goes up to 0.008 in (0.20 mm).
Wire of 0.03 mm leaves very small inside corner radii, which is what connector, lead-frame and micro-mould parts call for, while the 0.20 mm ceiling means this is not a machine for heavy-wire roughing. Workpieces are limited to 176.4 lb (80 kg) and U/V travel is 1.38 in × 1.38 in (35 × 35 mm).
The frame is heavy for the envelope. The machine weighs 8,223 lb (3,730 kg) and occupies 79.33 in × 99.09 in × 82.48 in (2,015 × 2,517 × 2,095 mm), with the table 42.52 in (1,080 mm) above the floor. The AP450L, the next size up, offers 17.72 in (450 mm) by 11.81 in (300 mm) by 5.91 in (150 mm) and weighs 14,109.6 lb (6,400 kg). Sodick's table gives no taper angle, power rating or flushing versus submerged limits for the AP250L.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 5.91 in (150 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 4.72 in (120 mm) |
| Uv Axis Travel | 1.38 in × 1.38 in (35 × 35 mm) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.001 in - 0.008 in (0.03 - 0.20 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 176.4 lb (80 kg) |
| Floor to Table | 42.52 in (1,080 mm) |
| Floor Space Required | 79.33 in × 99.09 in × 82.48 in (2,015 × 2,517 × 2,095 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 8,223 lb (3,730 kg) |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Wire range from 0.001 in to 0.008 in (0.03 - 0.20 mm), down to very fine wire for small corner radii
- A heavy 8,223 lb (3,730 kg) machine carrying a 9.84 in × 5.91 in (250 × 150 mm) X/Y envelope
- U/V travel of 1.38 in × 1.38 in (35 × 35 mm)
Limitations
- Workpieces are limited to 176.4 lb (80 kg) and 4.72 in (120 mm) of Z travel
- Wire tops out at 0.008 in (0.20 mm), so heavy-wire roughing is outside its range
- No taper angle, power supply or flushing/submerged limits in the listed table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
0.001 in (0.03 mm). The listed range runs up to 0.008 in (0.20 mm), so the machine is set up for fine and medium wire rather than heavy roughing wire.
02
The AP450L has 17.72 in (450 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 5.91 in (150 mm) of Z and weighs 14,109.6 lb (6,400 kg). The AP250L has 9.84 in (250 mm), 5.91 in (150 mm) and 4.72 in (120 mm) of travel at 8,223 lb (3,730 kg).
03
Floor space of 79.33 in × 99.09 in × 82.48 in (2,015 × 2,517 × 2,095 mm) and a floor that carries 8,223 lb (3,730 kg). The table is 42.52 in (1,080 mm) high. No power rating is listed, so ask Sodick for the supply requirement.
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