Sodick Sodick AP250L

$180,000 - $260,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

X Travel

250 mm (9.8 in)

Y Travel

150 mm (5.9 in)

Z Travel

120 mm (4.7 in)

uv travel

35 x 35 mm

work tank inner

895 x 740 mm (35.2 x 29.1 in)

max workpiece dimensions

400 x 270 x 100 mm (15.7 x 10.6 x 3.9 in)

Overview

The Sodick AP250L is a compact precision wire EDM from Sodick's AP series, engineered for oil-dielectric machining of motor cores, lead frames, electronic component dies, and precision stamping tooling. With 250 x 150 x 120 mm X/Y/Z travel and a maximum workpiece weight of 80 kg, the AP250L targets applications where ultra-fine wire capability and oil-based dielectric cutting produce results that water-dielectric machines cannot match. The machine supports wire diameters from 0.03 to 0.20 mm, extending into the micro-wire range.

The AP250L employs Sodick's linear motor drive architecture with a gantry-type construction, delivering frictionless, zero-backlash positioning. The 5th-generation EDM Perfect Active Control technology manages spark discharge with fine energy resolution across the full range of ultra-thin wire diameters, critical when cutting with 0.03-0.05 mm wire where discharge energy must be precisely controlled to prevent breakage.

Oil dielectric machining on the AP250L provides advantages over water dielectric for certain precision applications: no workpiece corrosion risk, no electrolysis-related surface contamination, and superior surface finish on materials sensitive to water-based dielectric chemistry. This makes the AP250L particularly valuable for copper alloy lead frames, magnetic core laminations, and precision connector tooling.

The work tank inner dimensions of 895 x 740 mm accommodate workpieces up to 400 x 270 x 100 mm during flushing. At 3,730 kg machine weight and 1,860 x 2,515 mm footprint, the AP250L fits into existing shop floor layouts without major facility modifications.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	250 mm (9.8 in)
Y-Axis Travel	150 mm (5.9 in)
Z-Axis Travel	120 mm (4.7 in)
Uv Travel	35 x 35 mm
Work Tank Inner	895 x 740 mm (35.2 x 29.1 in)
Max Workpiece Dimensions	400 x 270 x 100 mm (15.7 x 10.6 x 3.9 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	80 kg (176 lb)
Max Taper Angle	±7°（plate thickness：100mm）
Wire Diameter Range	0.03 - 0.20 mm (0.03 mm optional)
Wire Tension	3 ～ 18
Max Wire Feed Rate	250 mm/sec
Drive System	Linear motors, gantry-type construction
Generator	5th-generation EDM Perfect Active Control
Dielectric	Oil dielectric
CNC Control	Sodick LQ controller with 1 Gbit/sec communication
Machine Dimensions	1,860 x 2,515 x 2,105 mm (73.2 x 99 x 82.9 in)
Installation Footprint	2,575 x 3,505 mm (101.4 x 138 in)
Machine Weight	3,730 kg (8,223 lb)
Table Height	1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Power Supply	3-phase 50/60 Hz 10 kVA
Work Tank Inner Dimensions W X D	895 x 740
Axis Stroke Xyz	250 x 150 x 120
U X V Axis Travel	35 x 35
Max Workpiece Dimensionsduring Flushing Machiningw X D X H	400 x 270 x 100
Max Weight Of Workpieceduring Flushing Machiningkg	80
Wire Electrode Diameter	0.03 ～ 0.2*1
Maximum Wire Feed Rate	250
Distance From Floor Surface To Upper Surface Of Table	1080
Machine Tool Dimensions W X D X H	1860 x 2515 x 2105*2
Machine Installation Dimensions W X D	2575 x 3505
Total Unit Weightkg	3730*3
Total Power Input	3-phase 50/60Hz 10 kVA

Specifications sourced from sodick.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ultra-fine wire capability down to 0.03 mm enables micro-features impossible on standard wire EDMs
Oil dielectric eliminates workpiece corrosion, electrolysis, and water chemistry surface effects
Linear motor drives with gantry construction provide zero-backlash positioning for micro-precision work
5th-generation Perfect Active Control precisely manages spark energy for ultra-thin wire
Compact 3,730 kg footprint fits existing shop layouts without major facility modifications
1 Gbit/sec serial communication ensures high-speed generator-controller interaction

Limitations

250 x 150 mm X/Y travel limits the machine to small-format precision work only
80 kg workpiece weight limit restricts to lightweight precision components
Oil dielectric requires fire suppression and enhanced ventilation provisions
Plus/minus 7 degree taper is more restrictive than standard wire EDMs

Best For

Motor core die manufacturers producing precision lamination stamping dies Lead frame toolmakers cutting ultra-fine features in copper alloy stamping dies Electronic connector manufacturers producing micro-pitch connector tooling Precision stamping die shops where oil-dielectric cutting benefits corrosion-sensitive materials Medical device manufacturers cutting micro-features in precision tooling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why does the AP250L use oil dielectric?

Oil dielectric eliminates workpiece corrosion, electrolysis contamination, and water chemistry surface effects. For motor core dies, lead frame tooling, and connector dies where surface integrity affects part quality, oil produces cleaner cuts with fewer post-processing requirements.

02 What is the smallest feature it can cut?

With 0.03 mm wire (30 microns), the AP250L can produce features approaching 40-50 microns in width depending on skim passes and material. Practical minimum depends on wire diameter, workpiece thickness, and required accuracy.

03 How does it compare to AQ series water-dielectric machines?

The AP series uses oil dielectric and supports ultra-fine wire down to 0.03 mm for precision electronic and motor core die work. The AQ series uses water dielectric with 0.10-0.30 mm wire for general-purpose die and mold work with larger travel envelopes.

04 What maintenance does the oil dielectric system require?

Regular dielectric fluid monitoring, periodic fluid replacement, filter element changes, and temperature control maintenance. Oil systems also require fire suppression and ventilation provisions.