Sodick AQ1200L
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
uv axis travel
wire diameter
work tank size
How much does the Sodick AQ1200L 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 AQ1200L is a large-format wire EDM with 47.24 in (1,200 mm) of X, 31.50 in (800 mm) of Y and 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z. Workpieces can weigh up to 8,818 lb (4,000 kg), and the work tank measures 71.81 in × 55.12 in (1,824 × 1,400 mm).
Between its two AQ neighbours it is the step for plan size rather than height. The AQ900L has the same 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z with 35.43 in (900 mm) by 23.62 in (600 mm) of X/Y and weighs 17,637 lb (8,000 kg). The AQ1500L goes to 59.05 in (1,500 mm) by 39.37 in (1,000 mm) and adds Z, at 23.62 in (600 mm), for 33,069 lb (15,000 kg) of machine. Parts that are long and wide but no taller than 15.75 in (400 mm) get the full benefit of the AQ1200L without the floor space of the bigger machine.
The table sits 47.24 in (1,200 mm) above the floor. That is high for hand loading, so heavy plates go in by crane, and operators may need a platform to reach the far side of a 71.81 in (1,824 mm) tank during setup.
U/V travel is listed as 48.03 in × 32.28 in (1,220 × 820 mm), with no taper angle given. Wire diameter is 0.006 in - 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm). The machine weighs 24,251 lb (11,000 kg) and occupies 161.42 in × 152.36 in × 98.03 in (4,100 × 3,870 × 2,490 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 47.24 in (1,200 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 31.50 in (800 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Uv Axis Travel | 48.03 in × 32.28 in (1,220 × 820 mm) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.006 in - 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm) |
| Work Tank Size | 71.81 in × 55.12 in (1,824 × 1,400 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 8,818 lb (4,000 kg) |
| Floor to Table | 47.24 in (1,200 mm) |
| Floor Space Required | 161.42 in × 152.36 in × 98.03 in (4,100 × 3,870 × 2,490 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 24,251 lb (11,000 kg) |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 47.24 in × 31.50 in (1,200 × 800 mm) of X/Y travel for large plates and die sets
- Workpieces up to 8,818 lb (4,000 kg)
- Work tank of 71.81 in × 55.12 in (1,824 × 1,400 mm)
- Same 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z as the AQ900L with a much larger X/Y envelope
Limitations
- Table height of 47.24 in (1,200 mm) above the floor makes hand loading and setup harder
- Z travel stays at 15.75 in (400 mm); taller parts need the AQ1500L with 23.62 in (600 mm)
- Footprint of 161.42 in × 152.36 in × 98.03 in (4,100 × 3,870 × 2,490 mm) at 24,251 lb (11,000 kg)
- No taper angle listed, and no wire finer than 0.006 in (0.15 mm)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is 47.24 in (1,200 mm), Y 31.50 in (800 mm) and Z 15.75 in (400 mm), inside a 71.81 in × 55.12 in (1,824 × 1,400 mm) work tank. The table is rated for workpieces up to 8,818 lb (4,000 kg).
02
When parts are taller than 15.75 in (400 mm) or larger than the AQ1200L's X/Y travel. The AQ1500L has 59.05 in (1,500 mm) of X, 39.37 in (1,000 mm) of Y and 23.62 in (600 mm) of Z and weighs 33,069 lb (15,000 kg), against 24,251 lb (11,000 kg) for the AQ1200L.
03
47.24 in (1,200 mm) from the floor. Plan on crane loading for heavy plates and check whether operators need a step or platform to reach across the tank during setup.
04
Wire diameter is 0.006 in - 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm). U/V travel is listed as 48.03 in × 32.28 in (1,220 × 820 mm), but the table gives no maximum taper angle; get the angle at your plate thickness from Sodick before quoting taper work.
05
The machine measures 161.42 in × 152.36 in × 98.03 in (4,100 × 3,870 × 2,490 mm) and weighs 24,251 lb (11,000 kg). Sodick's table has no power rating, so obtain the electrical requirement and foundation guidance from Sodick.
