Sodick Sodick AQ1500L
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
uv travel
work tank inner
max workpiece dimensions
Overview
The Sodick AQ1500L is the largest wire EDM in Sodick's AQ series, offering 1,500 x 1,000 x 600 mm X/Y/Z travel and an 8,000 kg maximum workpiece capacity. This machine occupies the extreme end of the wire EDM market, purpose-built for the largest progressive die plates, heavy forging die blocks, oversized aerospace structural components, and extra-large mold bases. The work tank inner dimensions of 2,124 x 1,600 mm accept workpieces up to 1,900 x 1,400 x 600 mm during flushing.
The AQ1500L's 600 mm Z-axis travel is a significant differentiator. Most large-format wire EDMs top out at 400-420 mm. This extended height enables cutting of thick die blocks, stacked part assemblies, and tall aerospace structural components without setup compromises. The LP power supply with Intelligent Q3vic EDW technology delivers adaptive spark energy management optimized for the full 600 mm workpiece height.
Direct-drive linear motors power all positioning axes. On a 1,500 mm X-axis, the thermal and mechanical advantages of screwless drives are at their most dramatic: a conventional ball screw of this length would exhibit multiple microns of thermal expansion under production loads. The linear motor architecture eliminates these degradation mechanisms entirely.
At 15,000 kg machine weight and a 5,600 x 4,435 mm footprint (6,700 x 5,765 mm installation space), the AQ1500L is a facility-defining investment requiring purpose-built foundations, heavy crane access, three-phase 15 kVA power, and dedicated chiller and filtration systems.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Uv Travel | 1,520 x 1,020 mm |
| Work Tank Inner | 2,124 x 1,600 mm (83.6 x 63 in) |
| Max Workpiece Dimensions | 1,900 x 1,400 x 600 mm (74.8 x 55.1 x 23.6 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±30°(plate thickness：150mm) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.15 - 0.33 mm |
| Wire Tension | 3 ～ 23 |
| Max Wire Feed Rate | 420 mm/sec |
| Drive System | Direct-drive linear motors (all axes) |
| Generator | LP power supply with Intelligent Q3vic EDW |
| CNC Control | Sodick LQ controller |
| Awt | Super Jet AWT with annealing capability |
| Machine Dimensions | 5,600 x 4,435 x 2,930 mm (220.5 x 174.6 x 115.4 in) |
| Installation Footprint | 6,700 x 5,765 mm (263.8 x 227 in) |
| Machine Weight | 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) |
| Table Height | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Power Supply | 3-phase 50/60 Hz 15 kVA |
| Work Tank Inner Dimensions W X D | 2124 x 1600 |
| Axis Stroke Xyz | 1500 x 1000 x 600 |
| U X V Axis Travel | 1520 x 1020 |
| Max Workpiece Dimensionsduring Flushing Machiningw X D X H | 1900 x 1400 x 600 |
| Max Weight Of Workpieceduring Flushing Machiningkg | 8000 |
| Wire Electrode Diameter | 0.15 ～ 0.33*1 |
| Maximum Wire Feed Rate | 420 |
| Distance From Floor Surface To Upper Surface Of Table | 1200 |
| Machine Tool Dimensions W X D X H | 5600 x 4435 x 2930*2 |
| Machine Installation Dimensions W X D | 6700 x 5765 |
| Total Unit Weightkg | 15000*3 |
| Total Power Input | 3-phase 50/60Hz 15 kVA |
Specifications sourced from sodick.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,500 x 1,000 mm travel is among the largest in any production wire EDM
- 600 mm Z-axis height exceeds the 400 mm standard on most large-format competitors
- 8,000 kg workpiece capacity handles the heaviest die blocks and forging tooling
- Direct-drive linear motors across 1,500 mm X travel eliminate thermal expansion issues
- LP power supply maintains cut quality through the full 600 mm Z height
- Super Jet AWT with annealing ensures reliable threading for multi-day jobs
Limitations
- At 15,000 kg and 6,700 x 5,765 mm installation space, requires purpose-built facility
- Capital cost of $600,000-$850,000 justified only by consistent extra-large workpiece throughput
- Extended lead times due to machine scale and limited production volume
- Large dielectric volume increases operating consumable costs
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
1,500 x 1,000 mm travel versus 1,200 x 800 mm, doubles workpiece weight to 8,000 kg, and critically offers 600 mm Z-axis versus 400 mm. Weighs 15,000 kg versus 11,000 kg.
02
Most large-format wire EDMs offer 400 mm Z height. The 600 mm enables thick die blocks, tall stacked assemblies, and oversized forging dies. The LP power supply is calibrated for stable spark delivery through the full height.
03
Reinforced concrete for 15,000 kg machine plus 8,000 kg workpiece. Overhead crane rated for machine installation. 6,700 x 5,765 mm installation space with full operator access clearance.
04
Yes. The LP power supply includes carbide technology tables. Carbide generates cobalt-contaminated dielectric requiring more frequent filtration maintenance.
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