Wire EDM features linear motor system.

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Featuring 63.0 x 47.2 x 15.7 in. X, Y, Z stroke, Model AQ1200L has maximum workpiece weight of 8,818.5 lb. Linear motor system employs direct-drive, frictionless, vibration-free mechanism that optimizes acceleration and positioning accuracy with no backlash. Glass scale feedback provides true machine positioning at all times, while recycle circuit saves energy by recycling unused discharge pulses that were not originally used in discharge process.



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Sodick Releases Largest Linear Motor Driven Wire EDM, AQ1200L



Sodick, Inc., a manufacturer of EDM technology, is releasing the new AQ1200L Linear Motor Driven Wire EDM. "The AQ1200L is Sodick's largest Wire EDM and features our linear motor system. This system employs a direct-drive, frictionless, vibration-free mechanism that features unrivaled acceleration and positioning accuracy with no backlash," said Yuji Akutsu, Executive Vice-President of Engineering.

The AQ1200L features glass scale feedback that provides true machine positioning at all times. The scales are mounted on the moving axes; this enables them to consistently measure machine accuracy. Glass scale feedback coupled with linear drive motors guarantees machining accuracy.

The environmentally friendly recycle circuit saves on energy cost by recycling unused discharge pulses that were not originally used in the discharge process. The electrolysis-free circuit eliminates oxidation and improves part straightness.

The AQ1200L is suitable for larger parts in industries; such as, automotive, aerospace and energy. The AQ1200L is also ideal for larger mold applications. The AQ1200L features a 63.0" x 47.2" x 15.7" X, Y, Z stroke and has a maximum workpiece weight of 8,818.5 lbs.

"At Sodick we try to develop our product range according to market demand; in speaking with customers, we noticed a need for a larger Wire EDM. This is when the AQ1200L was born", added Akutsu. Prior to the introduction of the AQ1200L into the market, Sodick's largest Wire EDM was the AQ900L, which featured a 35.4" x 23.6" x 15.7" X, Y, Z stroke. Now the AQ Series consists of the AQ750L, AQ900L and AQ1200L.

Sodick Inc., established in 1976, has sold over 50,000 EDMs worldwide and has had over 20,000 linear motor EDM deliveries. Sodick machines are used for the production of dies and molds and other various applications that cannot be produced by standard machining methods. Sodick has three ISO certified manufacturing facilities with over 3,100 employees worldwide and technical centers located in Chicago, New Jersey and California. Sodick offers the industry's first 10 year positioning guarantee on all of its linear motor driven EDMs.

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