Sodick Sodick AP450L

The Sodick AP450L is a mid-to-large oil-dielectric wire EDM from the AP series, offering 450 x 300 x 120 mm X/Y/Z travel for precision machining of motor core dies, electronic component tooling, and stamping dies where oil-based cutting delivers superior surface integrity. With a maximum workpiece weight of 100 kg and workpiece dimensions up to 600 x 400 x 100 mm, the AP450L extends the AP series work envelope to cover larger die plates.

The AP450L 450 mm X-axis travel addresses a common requirement in motor core die production: lamination dies for larger electric vehicle motors and industrial motor stators that exceed the 350 mm capacity of the AP350L. The machine supports wire diameters from 0.05 to 0.25 mm and uses Sodick linear motor drive architecture with a rigid gantry structure.

Oil dielectric provides corrosion-free, electrolysis-free cutting identical to the smaller AP models. For copper alloy lead frame dies, magnetic steel lamination tooling, and other materials sensitive to water dielectric chemistry, the AP450L oil system eliminates post-cut surface treatment steps.

At 6,300 kg machine weight and 2,185 x 2,015 mm footprint (3,800 x 3,450 mm installation space), the AP450L requires three-phase 13 kVA power and occupies the middle of the AP series lineup between the AP350L and AP650L.