Sodick AQ1500L
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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 AQ1500L 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 AQ1500L is the largest machine in its AQ group, a wire EDM with 59.05 in (1,500 mm) of X, 39.37 in (1,000 mm) of Y and 23.62 in (600 mm) of Z travel. Its 83.62 in × 62.99 in (2,124 × 1,600 mm) work tank is sized for very large press dies, extrusion tooling and structural parts.
Unlike the AQ1200L, which stays at 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z on 47.24 in (1,200 mm) by 31.50 in (800 mm) of X/Y, the AQ1500L adds height as well as plan area. Of the three large AQ machines, it is the only one with more Z than the 15.75 in (400 mm) shared by the AQ1200L and AQ900L.
Sodick lists the workpiece limit as 17,760 lb (8,000 kg). The pound and kilogram figures do not convert exactly into each other, so ask Sodick which is the rated value before planning a job near the limit. Either way, a part that heavy goes in by overhead crane, onto a table 47.24 in (1,200 mm) above the floor.
U/V travel is listed as 59.84 in × 40.16 in (1,520 × 1,020 mm) with no taper angle, and wire diameter is 0.006 in - 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm). The machine weighs 33,069 lb (15,000 kg) and occupies 220.47 in × 174.60 in × 115.35 in (5,600 × 4,435 × 2,930 mm), so headroom for both the machine and the crane hook is part of the site survey.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 59.05 in (1,500 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 39.37 in (1,000 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 23.62 in (600 mm) |
| Uv Axis Travel | 59.84 in × 40.16 in (1,520 × 1,020 mm) |
| Wire Diameter | 0.006 in - 0.012 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm) |
| Work Tank Size | 83.62 in × 62.99 in (2,124 × 1,600 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 17,760 lb (8,000 kg) |
| Floor to Table | 47.24 in (1,200 mm) |
| Floor Space Required | 220.47 in × 174.60 in × 115.35 in (5,600 × 4,435 × 2,930 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 33,069 lb (15,000 kg) |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 59.05 in × 39.37 in (1,500 × 1,000 mm) of X/Y travel, the largest envelope among its listed AQ siblings
- 23.62 in (600 mm) of Z, against 15.75 in (400 mm) on the AQ1200L and AQ900L
- Work tank of 83.62 in × 62.99 in (2,124 × 1,600 mm)
- Workpiece rating of 8,000 kg for crane-loaded dies and structural parts
Limitations
- Footprint of 220.47 in × 174.60 in × 115.35 in (5,600 × 4,435 × 2,930 mm) and a weight of 33,069 lb (15,000 kg)
- Table height of 47.24 in (1,200 mm) above the floor means crane loading for most parts
- Pound and kilogram workpiece figures disagree (17,760 lb against 8,000 kg), so the rating needs confirming
- No taper angle or power supply listed, and no wire finer than 0.006 in (0.15 mm)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The AQ1200L has 47.24 in (1,200 mm) of X, 31.50 in (800 mm) of Y and 15.75 in (400 mm) of Z and weighs 24,251 lb (11,000 kg). The AQ1500L extends all three, to 59.05 in (1,500 mm), 39.37 in (1,000 mm) and 23.62 in (600 mm), and weighs 33,069 lb (15,000 kg).
02
Sodick's table gives 17,760 lb (8,000 kg). Those two numbers do not match exactly when converted, so confirm with Sodick which is the rated figure before planning a job near the limit.
03
Floor space of 220.47 in × 174.60 in (5,600 × 4,435 mm), headroom for a machine 115.35 in (2,930 mm) tall plus crane clearance for loading, and a foundation for 33,069 lb (15,000 kg). The table does not list a power requirement.
04
U/V travel is listed as 59.84 in × 40.16 in (1,520 × 1,020 mm), but no maximum taper angle is given. Ask Sodick for the angle that can be held at the plate thickness you plan to cut, especially on tall work near the 23.62 in (600 mm) Z limit.
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