Sodick K1BL
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Table Size
max workpiece weight
footprint
How much does the Sodick K1BL 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 K1BL is a small drilling EDM, with shorter X and Y strokes than the K1C, K3BL, K3HS or K4HL: 120 mm of X, 150 mm of Y and 300 mm of Z travel over a 200 × 250 mm table, with a 50 kg workpiece limit. Sodick lists it among its drilling machines, the small-hole EDMs used for start holes ahead of wire cutting and for holes in hardened or awkward material.
The X stroke is the shortest axis, so a row of holes is better laid out along Y. The 300 mm of Z is long next to a 120 mm X stroke and gives room for a long electrode pipe above the part. The K1C has 200 × 300 × 300 mm of travel, a 250 × 350 mm table and a 100 kg limit, yet stands on a floor area of only 810 × 870 mm. The K1BL needs 1,600 × 1,530 mm and is 2,305 mm tall, so do not pick it for floor space alone.
The table lists no electrode diameter range, drilling speed or generator data; ask Sodick for them against your hole sizes.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 120 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 150 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm |
| Table Size | 200 × 250 mm |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 50 kg |
| Floor Space Required | 1,600 × 1,530 × 2,305 mm |
Specifications sourced from sodick.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 300 mm of Z travel for long electrode pipes over a small part
- 200 × 250 mm table for small plates, inserts and punches
- Holds workpieces up to 50 kg
Limitations
- X travel of only 120 mm and Y of 150 mm limit hole patterns to a small area
- Needs 1,600 × 1,530 mm of floor, more than the K1C at 810 × 870 mm
- No electrode diameter range or drilling speed is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The K1C travels 200 mm in X, 300 mm in Y and 300 mm in Z over a 250 × 350 mm table, holds 100 kg and occupies 810 × 870 × 2,015 mm. The K1BL has 120 × 150 × 300 mm of travel, a 200 × 250 mm table, a 50 kg limit and a footprint of 1,600 × 1,530 × 2,305 mm.
02
Parts up to 50 kg on a 200 × 250 mm table. Holes can be placed anywhere within 120 mm of X and 150 mm of Y, and 300 mm of Z leaves room for the electrode above the part.
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