Sodick VN400Q

Est. $70,000 - $105,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · sodick.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

15.75 in (400 mm)

Y Travel

11.81 in (300 mm)

Z Travel

9.06 in (230 mm)

uv axis travel

3.54 in × 3.54 in (90 × 90 mm)

wire diameter

0.004 in - 0.012 in (0.10 - 0.30 mm)

work tank size

33.85 in × 27.16 in (860 × 690 mm)

How much does the Sodick VN400Q cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$70,000 - $105,000

Our best estimate for a wire edm in this class — not a quote from Sodick. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Sodick VN400Q is a compact wire EDM with 15.75 in (400 mm) of X travel, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 9.06 in (230 mm) of Z. It runs wire from 0.004 in to 0.012 in (0.10 to 0.30 mm), has a 3.54 in × 3.54 in (90 × 90 mm) U/V stroke for taper work and accepts workpieces up to 1,102 lb (500 kg).

Its X and Y are the same as the 400-size ALN400G and ALC400G, which also list 15.75 in (400 mm) by 11.81 in (300 mm). Where the VN400Q differs is height and mass. Z is 9.06 in (230 mm) against 9.84 in (250 mm) on those two, and the VN400Q weighs 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) against 7,385 lb (3,350 kg) for the ALN400G and 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) for the ALC400G. For a shop whose parts stay below 230 mm, that is a lighter machine for the same plan-view envelope.

Sodick does not give a maximum workpiece size in this table, only the work tank, which is 33.85 in × 27.16 in (860 × 690 mm). So the tank, the 1,102 lb (500 kg) limit and the 230 mm Z are the three figures to check a die plate or fixture against. The table sits 35.43 in (900 mm) above the floor, which is the height a hoist or crane has to clear when loading.

The larger VN600Q keeps the layout and moves to 23.62 in (600 mm) by 15.75 in (400 mm) with 12.20 in (310 mm) of Z, at 7,275 lb (3,300 kg). The VN400Q itself needs 79.52 in × 90.94 in × 78.35 in (2,020 × 2,310 × 1,990 mm) of floor space.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	15.75 in (400 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	11.81 in (300 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	9.06 in (230 mm)
Uv Axis Travel	3.54 in × 3.54 in (90 × 90 mm)
Wire Diameter	0.004 in - 0.012 in (0.10 - 0.30 mm)
Work Tank Size	33.85 in × 27.16 in (860 × 690 mm)
Max Workpiece Weight	1,102 lb (500 kg)
Floor to Table	35.43 in (900 mm)
Floor Space Required	79.52 in × 90.94 in × 78.35 in (2,020 × 2,310 × 1,990 mm)
Machine Weight	5,952 lb (2,700 kg)

Specifications sourced from sodick.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Weighs 5,952 lb (2,700 kg), against 7,496 lb (3,400 kg) for the ALC400G with the same 15.75 in (400 mm) by 11.81 in (300 mm) X/Y travel
U/V stroke of 3.54 in × 3.54 in (90 × 90 mm) for taper cutting
Takes wire from 0.004 in to 0.012 in (0.10 to 0.30 mm), so one machine covers fine detail and heavier cutting wire
Workpieces up to 1,102 lb (500 kg) in a 33.85 in × 27.16 in (860 × 690 mm) work tank
Floor space of 79.52 in × 90.94 in (2,020 × 2,310 mm) suits a crowded EDM room

Limitations

Z travel is 9.06 in (230 mm), below the 9.84 in (250 mm) of the ALN400G and ALC400G, so the tallest parts need another machine
The 1,102 lb (500 kg) workpiece limit rules out heavy die sets
No taper angle is listed, only the 90 × 90 mm (3.54 in × 3.54 in) U/V stroke, so confirm the angle you need at your part height
X travel stops at 15.75 in (400 mm); longer parts need the VN600Q with 23.62 in (600 mm)

Best For

Punch and die inserts within 400 × 300 mm (15.75 × 11.81 in) of travel Parts under 230 mm (9.06 in) tall Fine detail work with wire down to 0.10 mm (0.004 in) Shops with limited floor space or floor load

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VN400Q compare with the VN600Q?

The VN400Q has 15.75 in (400 mm) of X, 11.81 in (300 mm) of Y and 9.06 in (230 mm) of Z, and weighs 5,952 lb (2,700 kg). The VN600Q moves to 23.62 in (600 mm), 15.75 in (400 mm) and 12.20 in (310 mm), and weighs 7,275 lb (3,300 kg). Choose by the largest plate and the tallest part you expect to cut.

02 How large and heavy can a workpiece be on the VN400Q?

Weight is limited to 1,102 lb (500 kg). The table gives no separate maximum workpiece size, so work from the 33.85 in × 27.16 in (860 × 690 mm) work tank and the 9.06 in (230 mm) Z travel, and allow room for clamps and the upper guide.

03 What wire diameters does it run?

0.004 in to 0.012 in (0.10 to 0.30 mm). The thin end of that range is for small radii and narrow slots, the thick end for faster roughing on thicker plate.

04 Can the VN400Q cut tapers?

Yes, it has U/V axes with 3.54 in × 3.54 in (90 × 90 mm) of travel. The listed table gives no taper angle, and the angle you can reach depends on part thickness and guide spacing, so ask Sodick for the angle at your part height.

05 What floor space and loading height does it need?

The footprint is 79.52 in × 90.94 in × 78.35 in (2,020 × 2,310 × 1,990 mm) and the machine weighs 5,952 lb (2,700 kg). The table is 35.43 in (900 mm) above the floor, which sets the height parts are lifted to when loading.