Sodick AP30L
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Table Size
work tank size
work tank fluid level
How much does the Sodick AP30L cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a sinker edm (ram edm) in this class — not a quote from Sodick. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Sodick AP30L is a compact sinker EDM with 11.81 in (300 mm) of X, 9.84 in (250 mm) of Y and 7.87 in (200 mm) of Z travel, a 19.69 in × 13.78 in (500 × 350 mm) table and a 440.9 lb (200 kg) workpiece limit. It is sized for inserts, small cavities and detail burns rather than mould bases.
The tank figures are the ones to check against your parts. The work tank is 27.95 in × 21.26 in × 12.99 in (710 × 540 × 330 mm), and the fluid level can be set from 5.12 in to 10.24 in (130 - 260 mm). For a submerged burn the cut has to sit below that maximum level, so a tall part with its feature near the top may not fit even though it clears the tank walls. The dielectric reservoir holds 31.70 gal (120 L), a small volume to fill, filter and replace.
Z travel is the tightest figure. With 7.87 in (200 mm) of stroke, the electrode length and the height of the part above the table share a short range, so deep features call for short, stiff electrodes or a lower fixture. Floor-to-table height is 30.71 in (780 mm), a comfortable height for loading inserts by hand.
The AD35L travels 13.78 in (350 mm) in X, 9.84 in (250 mm) in Y and 10.63 in (270 mm) in Z on a 23.62 in × 15.74 in (600 × 400 mm) table and weighs 7,054 lb (3,200 kg), so it offers more X and Z at a lower machine weight. The AP30L is listed at 7,981 lb (3,620 kg) on a footprint of 44.88 in × 66.14 in × 76.77 in (1,140 × 1,680 × 1,950 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 7.87 in (200 mm) |
| Table Size | 19.69 in × 13.78 in (500 × 350 mm) |
| Work Tank Size | 27.95 in × 21.26 in × 12.99 in (710 × 540 × 330 mm) |
| Work Tank Fluid Level | 5.12 in - 10.24 in (130 - 260 mm) |
| Dielectric Capacity | 31.70 gal (120 L) |
| Floor to Table | 30.71 in (780 mm) |
| Floor Space Required | 44.88 in × 66.14 in × 76.77 in (1,140 × 1,680 × 1,950 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 440.9 lb (200 kg) |
| Machine Weight | 7,981 lb (3,620 kg) |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Small floor area of 44.88 in × 66.14 in (1,140 × 1,680 mm), 76.77 in (1,950 mm) high
- Fluid level adjustable from 5.12 in to 10.24 in (130 - 260 mm) in a 27.95 in × 21.26 in × 12.99 in (710 × 540 × 330 mm) tank
- Only 31.70 gal (120 L) of dielectric to fill and filter
- 19.69 in × 13.78 in (500 × 350 mm) table for vices and insert fixtures
- Floor-to-table height of 30.71 in (780 mm) suits loading by hand
Limitations
- 7.87 in (200 mm) of Z travel has to cover both electrode length and part height
- Workpieces are limited to 440.9 lb (200 kg)
- X travel of 11.81 in (300 mm) against 13.78 in (350 mm) on the AD35L
- At 7,981 lb (3,620 kg) it outweighs the larger-travel AD35L at 7,054 lb (3,200 kg)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table is 19.69 in × 13.78 in (500 × 350 mm) and the workpiece limit is 440.9 lb (200 kg). The electrode reaches 11.81 in × 9.84 in (300 × 250 mm) of it, and the tank is 27.95 in × 21.26 in × 12.99 in (710 × 540 × 330 mm) inside, so a fixture can be wider than the stroke but must stay inside the tank.
02
The fluid level is adjustable from 5.12 in to 10.24 in (130 - 260 mm). For submerged burning the feature being cut must sit below the chosen level, so check the height of the cut above the table, not just the overall part height. The reservoir holds 31.70 gal (120 L).
03
The AD35L travels 13.78 in (350 mm) in X, 9.84 in (250 mm) in Y and 10.63 in (270 mm) in Z on a 23.62 in × 15.74 in (600 × 400 mm) table and weighs 7,054 lb (3,200 kg). The AP30L has 11.81 × 9.84 × 7.87 in (300 × 250 × 200 mm) of travel on a 19.69 in × 13.78 in (500 × 350 mm) table and weighs 7,981 lb (3,620 kg).
04
The footprint is 44.88 in × 66.14 in × 76.77 in (1,140 × 1,680 × 1,950 mm) and the machine weighs 7,981 lb (3,620 kg). Allow extra space around it for opening the tank, changing filters and reaching the control.
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