Sodick Sodick AL600G
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
u axis
v axis
max taper angle
Overview
The Sodick AL600G i Groove+ Edition is a mid-large format linear motor wire EDM with 600 x 400 x 350 mm (23.6 x 15.75 x 13.78 in) X/Y/Z travel and a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) workpiece capacity. Uses Digital HF control generator rather than Smart Pulse, providing linear motor accuracy at lower cost than the AL600P.
Four-axis linear motor drive powers X, Y, U, V axes with in-house motors. At 600 mm X-travel, linear motor advantages over ball screws are more pronounced. Backed by 10-year positioning accuracy guarantee.
i Groove+ provides real-time wire deflection compensation. +/-25 degree taper at 130 mm plate thickness. 1,050 x 710 mm work tank accommodates up to 800 x 570 x 340 mm workpieces.
At 4,600 kg and 2,575 x 2,945 mm footprint. Pricing typically $130,000-$185,000. Competes with Mitsubishi MV2400S and Fanuc ROBOCUT alpha-C600iC.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.75 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.78 in) |
| U Axis | +/-75 mm (+/-2.95 in) |
| V Axis | +/-75 mm (+/-2.95 in) |
| Max Taper Angle | ± 25° (Thickness: 130 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Size Flushing | 800 x 570 x 340 mm (31.5 x 22.4 x 13.4 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size Submerged | 800 x 570 x 280 mm (31.5 x 22.4 x 11.0 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Work Tank Dimensions | 1,050 x 710 mm (41.3 x 28.0 in) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.05 - 0.30 mm (0.002 - 0.012 in) |
| Wire Tension | 3 ～ 23 |
| Max Wire Feed Rate | 420 mm/sec |
| Drive System | 4-axis linear motor (X, Y, U, V) - in-house developed |
| CNC Control | Digital HF control with i Groove+ |
| Power Input | 3-phase 50/60 Hz, 13 kVA max |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,575 x 2,945 x 2,345 mm (101.4 x 115.9 x 92.3 in) |
| Machine Weight | 4,600 kg (10,141 lb) |
| Accuracy Guarantee | 10-year positioning accuracy guarantee |
| Work Tank Inner Dimensions W X D | 1050 x 710 |
| Axis Stroke Xyz | 600 x 400 x 350 |
| U X V Axis Travel | 150 x 150 |
| Max Workpiece Dimensionsduring Flushing Machiningw X D X H | 800 x 570 x 340 |
| Max Workpiece Dimensionsduring Submerged Machiningw X D X H | 800 x 570 x 280 |
| Max Weight Of Workpieceduring Flushing Machiningkg | 1000 |
| Max Weight Of Workpieceduring Submerged Machiningkg | 1000 |
| Wire Electrode Diameter | 0.05 ～ 0.3*1 |
| Maximum Wire Feed Rate | 420 |
| Distance From Floor Surface To Upper Surface Of Table | 995 |
| Machine Tool Dimensions W X D X H | 2575 x 2945 x 2345 |
| Machine Installation Dimensions W X D | 3860 x 4245 |
| Total Unit Weightkg | 4600 |
| Total Power Input | 3-phase 50/60 Hz Normal Use 9 kVA Maximum Use 13 kVA*2 |
Specifications sourced from sodick.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 600x400x350 mm travel handles mid-large die plates that 400mm machines cannot
- Linear motors on all four axes with 10-year guarantee
- Lower cost than AL600P with identical accuracy
- 1,000 kg capacity for heavy die plates
- Digital HF control reliable across standard materials
- 350 mm Z provides more height than 400mm-class machines
Limitations
- Digital HF does not match Smart Pulse peak speeds
- At 4,600 kg requires more floor space than 400mm machines
- North American dealer network smaller than Mitsubishi
- Control not as modern as latest competing HMIs
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
AL600G uses Digital HF; AL600P has Smart Pulse for faster cutting. Same linear motors, i Groove+, and capacity.
02
600x400x350 vs 400x300x250 mm, 1,000 vs 500 kg. Both use Digital HF and linear motors.
03
Ra 0.20-0.25 um with standard wire. Ra 0.15 um with coated wire.
04
Yes. AWT included. Lights-out operation is standard practice.
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