Sodick EXC100L+
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
uv axis travel
max taper angle
max workpiece size
How much does the Sodick EXC100L+ 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 EXC100L+ is a micro wire EDM with 3.94 in (100 mm) of X, 4.72 in (120 mm) of Y and 3.94 in (100 mm) of Z travel, built to run wire as fine as Ø0.0008 in (Ø0.02 mm). The top of its wire range is Ø0.004 in (Ø0.1 mm), so this machine is defined by fine wire rather than by envelope.
Workpieces are limited to 5.91 in × 5.91 in × 2.36 in (150 × 150 × 60 mm) and 22 lb (10 kg), and that weight includes the jigs. The machine is for small precision parts: micro mould inserts, connector and medical components, small punches and instrument parts. Fixtures need to be light, since a heavy vise could use up most of the 10 kg allowance on its own.
Taper is up to ±6° at 2.36 in / 60 mm thickness, with 0.79 in × 0.79 in (20 × 20 mm) of U/V travel. Wire tension is adjustable from 0.5 to 10 N, and the low end matters at this scale because very fine wire needs low tension to survive the cut. Wire feed runs at 590 in/min (250 mm/sec).
For a machine with 3.94 in (100 mm) of X it is not small. It weighs 5,512 lb (2,500 kg) and occupies 88.58 in × 90.16 in × 78.35 in (2,250 × 2,290 × 1,990 mm), a footprint that includes the power supply and dielectric tank. It needs 0.6 - 0.9 MPa of air and a 3-phase 50/60Hz 9 kVA supply, and the table is 41.34 in (1,050 mm) above the floor. If parts outgrow this envelope, the ALC400G offers 15.75 in (400 mm) by 11.81 in (300 mm) by 9.84 in (250 mm) at 7,496 lb (3,400 kg).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 3.94 in (100 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 4.72 in (120 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 3.94 in (100 mm) |
| Uv Axis Travel | 0.79 in × 0.79 in (20 × 20 mm) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±6° (at 2.36 in / 60mm thickness) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 5.91 in × 5.91 in × 2.36 in (150 × 150 × 60 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 22 lb (10 kg, includes jigs) |
| Wire Diameter | Ø0.0008 in - Ø0.004 in (Ø0.02 - Ø0.1 mm) |
| Wire Tension | 0.5 - 10 N |
| Wire Feed Rate | 590 in/min (250 mm/sec) |
| Floor to Table | 41.34 in (1,050 mm) |
| Floor Space Required | 88.58 in × 90.16 in × 78.35 in (2,250 × 2,290 × 1,990 mm); Includes power supply and dielectric tank |
| Air Pressure | 0.6 - 0.9 MPa |
| Machine Weight | 5,512 lb (2,500 kg) |
| Power Supply | 3-phase 50/60Hz 9 kVA |
Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Wire from Ø0.0008 in to Ø0.004 in (Ø0.02 - Ø0.1 mm) for very small inside radii and narrow slots
- Wire tension adjustable down to 0.5 N, suited to the finest wire
- Taper up to ±6° at 2.36 in (60 mm) thickness with 0.79 in × 0.79 in (20 × 20 mm) of U/V travel
- The 88.58 in × 90.16 in (2,250 × 2,290 mm) footprint already includes the power supply and dielectric tank
- Runs on a 3-phase 50/60Hz supply rated at 9 kVA
Limitations
- Workpieces limited to 22 lb (10 kg) including jigs and 5.91 in × 5.91 in × 2.36 in (150 × 150 × 60 mm)
- Wire range ends at Ø0.004 in (Ø0.1 mm), so it is not a general-purpose machine for thick or large parts
- Weighs 5,512 lb (2,500 kg) for 3.94 in (100 mm) of X travel
- Needs a compressed air supply of 0.6 - 0.9 MPa
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Ø0.0008 in (Ø0.02 mm). The range runs up to Ø0.004 in (Ø0.1 mm), and wire tension can be set from 0.5 to 10 N, so very fine wire can be run at low tension. It is not built for the heavier wire used on general-purpose wire EDMs.
02
Up to 5.91 in × 5.91 in × 2.36 in (150 × 150 × 60 mm) and 22 lb (10 kg), with the jig counted in that weight. X, Y and Z travel are 3.94 in (100 mm), 4.72 in (120 mm) and 3.94 in (100 mm).
03
When parts exceed the micro machine's envelope. The ALC400G has 15.75 in (400 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 9.84 in (250 mm) of Z and weighs 7,496 lb (3,400 kg). The EXC100L+ is the choice when wire size, not part size, sets the limit.
04
A 3-phase 50/60Hz supply rated at 9 kVA and compressed air at 0.6 - 0.9 MPa. Floor space is 88.58 in × 90.16 in × 78.35 in (2,250 × 2,290 × 1,990 mm), which already includes the power supply and dielectric tank, and the machine weighs 5,512 lb (2,500 kg).
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