Sodick Sodick EXC100L+
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
uv travel
max workpiece dimensions
max workpiece weight
Overview
The Sodick EXC100L+ is an ultra-precision micro wire EDM from the EXC series, offering 100 x 120 x 100 mm X/Y/Z travel for the finest wire EDM work available. Supporting wire diameters from 0.02 to 0.10 mm, the EXC100L+ operates in the micro-machining domain where features measured in tens of microns are routine. This is not a conventional wire EDM; it is a specialized micro-machining platform for medical device components, semiconductor tooling, MEMS structures, watch components, and applications where dimensional tolerances below 1 micron are required.
The EXC100L+ supports a maximum workpiece of just 150 x 150 x 60 mm and 10 kg, reflecting its exclusive focus on small, high-precision components. The 0.02 mm (20 micron) minimum wire diameter enables slot widths and feature geometries physically impossible on standard wire EDMs with 0.10 mm minimum wire. At these wire diameters, discharge energy must be controlled with extreme precision to prevent immediate wire breakage.
Wire tension range of 0.5 to 10 N is calibrated for micro-wire operation, far lower than the 3-25 N range on standard Sodick wire EDMs. Maximum taper of plus/minus 6 degrees at 60 mm plate thickness provides adequate angular capability for micro-component applications. The EXC100L+ includes linear motor positioning on all axes.
At 2,500 kg total weight (including power supply and relay box) and 2,250 x 2,290 mm footprint (2,850 x 2,900 mm installation space), the EXC100L+ is compact. Three-phase 9 kVA power is required.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Uv Travel | 20 x 20 mm |
| Max Workpiece Dimensions | 150 x 150 x 60 mm (5.9 x 5.9 x 2.4 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±6°（plate thickness：60mm） |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.02 - 0.10 mm |
| Wire Tension | 0.5 ～ 10 |
| Max Wire Feed Rate | 250 mm/sec |
| Drive System | Linear motors (all axes) |
| CNC Control | Sodick LQ controller |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,250 x 2,290 x 1,990 mm (88.6 x 90.2 x 78.3 in) |
| Installation Footprint | 2,850 x 2,900 mm (112.2 x 114.2 in) |
| Machine Weight | 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) including power supply and relay box |
| Power Supply | 3-phase 50/60 Hz 9 kVA |
| Axis Stroke Xyz | 100 x 120 x 100 |
| U X V Axis Travel | 20 x 20 |
| Max Workpiece Dimensionsduring Flushing Machiningw X D X H | 150 x 150 x 60 |
| Max Weight Of Workpieceduring Flushing Machiningkg | 10*1 |
| Wire Electrode Diameter | 0.02 ～ 0.1 |
| Maximum Wire Feed Rate | 250 |
| Distance From Floor Surface To Upper Surface Of Table | 1050 |
| Machine Tool Dimensions W X D X H | 2250 x 2290 x 1990*2 |
| Machine Installation Dimensions W X D | 2850 x 2900 |
| Total Unit Weightkg | 2500*3 |
| Total Power Input | 3-phase 50/60Hz 9 kVA |
Specifications sourced from sodick.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 0.02 mm (20 micron) minimum wire enables micro-features impossible on standard wire EDMs
- Ultra-fine wire tension range 0.5-10 N calibrated for 20-100 micron wire
- Linear motor positioning on all axes for sub-micron servo response
- Compact 2,500 kg footprint fits precision manufacturing environments
- 9 kVA power requirement is modest compared to standard wire EDMs
- Generator calibrated for micro-wire prevents breakage at ultra-fine diameters
Limitations
- 100 x 120 mm X/Y travel limits exclusively to micro-component applications
- 10 kg maximum workpiece weight restricts to very small parts
- Plus/minus 6 degree taper is the most restrictive in Sodick lineup
- Premium pricing justified only by consistent micro-machining workload
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Purpose-built for 0.02-0.10 mm wire versus standard 0.10-0.33 mm. Generator, wire tension (0.5-10 N vs 3-25 N), and travel envelope (100 x 120 mm) are all optimized for micro-scale operation. It is a fundamentally different machine.
02
With 0.02 mm wire, features approaching 25-30 microns in width depending on material, thickness, and finishing passes. Practical minimum depends on specific geometry and required accuracy.
03
Any electrically conductive material: hardened tool steels, stainless steels, tungsten carbide, titanium alloys, copper alloys, and precious metals. Material conductivity and thermal conductivity significantly affect cut quality at micro-wire diameters.
04
Both. Automatic wire threading, linear motors, and robust construction support production utilization. But micro-wire EDM cycle times are inherently long. Extended lights-out operation maximizes throughput.
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