Large capacity wire-cut EDM unit for big dies

In response to the growing demand for large dies, particularly in the automotive sector, for example for instrument panels and bumpers, and electronics, for flat screen television systems, Sodick has created a new large linear motor wire EDM machine, the AQL900L. Developed from the successful AQ750L, the AQ900L Premium offers the smallest footprint of machines of its class, while still providing an ultra-high-rigidity structure. The machine incorporates Q3-vic software, allowing users to directly import 3D solid models with error free data conversion, optimised CNC programming (with no detours) and reduced set up procedure. Machines also include high accuracy linear motors with Sodick motion controller on X,Y,U and V axis - a feature unique to Sodick, and a "Thermal Multi Fit System" capable of coping with a large temperature change of the work environment, supporting high-precision machining even under a temperature fluctuation of 10 ºC. A wide variety of machining shapes can be achieved due to the AQ900L’s high-thickness machining capability, supported by Sodick’s "Tension Servo Function", and its ability to apply stable electrical discharge for a wide variety of die shapes, providing efficient machining in a minimum number of cuts. Sodick has recently developed the revolutionary “Taper Flex” advanced taper compensation software. By using Taper Flex it is now possible to achieve high accuracy on large taper areas and to greatly improve surface finish for wide angles. Taper Flex is available as an option on the AQ900L Premium. The AQ900L makes fully continuous, automatic and high precision machining possible having a wire coil weight capacity of up to 20 kg in weight, while a new high-speed automatic wire threader (AWT) specially designed for thick workpieces and a new triple filter and an improved quick fill and drain tank has increased filtering capacity for longer autonomy.