Manufacturing Machinery World April 2024

SODICK TO SHOW
FULL-LINE
SOLUTIONS
Stand 350 Hall 20
Returning to MACH bigger and better than
ever before, Sodick Europe together with sole
UK distributor Sodi-Tech EDM will return to
MACH with its largest-ever MACH show
stand. On Stand 350 Hall 20, there will be a
host of exhibition premieres with a total of
six machines at the show to provide live
demonstrations for show visitors.
The Sodick showstopper will
undoubtedly be the new VN600Q precision
wire-cut EDM machine, the GL30-LP
injection moulding machine with the new V-
Line system, the UX450L linear motor driven
machining centre and the ALC600G iG+E
wire EDM machine with iGroove+
technology. The MACH debutants will be
accompanied by the AD35L die sink EDM
and the AL60G EDM die sink machine. The
AL60G will incorporate an Erowa Compact
80 robotic loading system with a Zeiss
DuraMax measurement and probing system.
This combination will provide live
demonstrations of how you can integrate a
state-of-the-art automation solution with
your EDM machine for applications in the
mould and die industry.
Dazzling the crowds at MACH will be the
facelift model of the AD35L EDM die sink
machine, a model typified by its high-speed
capabilities and rapid acceleration linear
motors that deliver optimum performance.
From a specification standpoint, the AD35L
has a compact footprint with a spacious work
area with a travel of 350 X 250 X 270mm in
the X, Y and Z-axis. This powerful, precise
workhorse has a tank capacity of 180L, a
workpiece capacity of up to 550kg and a
maximum electrode weight of 50kg.
Manufacturers attending MACH can witness
the merits of the new LN3 control with a
touchscreen Windows interface that
streamlines programming and operation
through the LN Professional suite while the
extra large tank is easily accessible and
ergonomically efficient for users.
Incorporating in-house developed direct
drive linear motors, a 4-station ATC shuttle
and the SGF discharge unit that minimises
electrode wear. This is perfect for
manufacturers of high-end precision parts in
the aerospace, automotive and electronics
industries.
From the wire EDM portfolio, Sodick will
give a UK exhibition premiere to the new
VN600Q precision wire-cut EDM machine.
With an automatic wire threading unit for
continuous machining and Sodick’s Fixed Jet
AWT system that has a pop-up search, wire
annealing, a compact wire collection
mechanism, precision wire threading guides
as well as upper and lower guides with
automated cleaning, the VN600Q has been
designed for continuous production with
unparalleled flexibility. With 70% of EDM
energy typically consumed in the treatment
of dielectric fluid, the VN600Q significantly
reduces operational costs with its new fluid
control circuit that uses an inverter to control
the vertical flushing flow rate during
machining. With its newly developed
energy-saving pump and the Intelligent
Monitoring Circuit that monitors the vertical
flushing flow rate, the VN Series achieves a
remarkable 20% decrease in power
consumption, including standby, when
compared to standard models – making this
range attractive to all budgets. When
combined with the LN3W controller, the
cutting speed is increased by up to 15%,
making this new arrival an exceptionally
efficient and productive addition to your
machine shop.
Destined to wow the crowds at MACH
will be the ALC600G iG+E wire-cut EDM
machine with the new standard iGroove Plus
wire rotation mechanism. This new
technology patented by Sodick rotates the
wire during the skim cut to enable parts to be
machined from top to bottom with the
unconsumed surface of the wire. This
provides improved surface finishes and
geometric accuracy whilst significantly
reducing wire consumption and associated
costs. The machine also has the Sodick
Motion Controller (K-SMC) which plays a
pivotal role in accurately controlling the
high-speed and precise movements of the
linear motor drive. The ALC600G iG+E is
also equipped with the all-new SPW Power
Supply Unit with a multi-touch LCD
monitor, the Smart Pulse electrical discharge
power supply unit and Sodick’s Smart Linear
technology. This combination of features
delivers unsurpassed levels of precision and
repeatability with astounding speed,
productivity and efficiency.
Certain to stop MACH visitors in the
aisles will be the new UX450L high-end
machining centre that will be making its UK
exhibition premiere, this ultra-rigid gantry
structure machine utilises Sodick’s linear
drive technology and proprietary cooling
system that minimises thermal displacement
and guarantees unprecedented levels of
precision and stability for exceptional
machining results. Powered by the LNX4
CNC system that is displayed on a userfriendly
19-inch touch panel, ease of
operation is further enhanced by the
SEPTune processing support system that
adopts a graphical design platform to
optimise programming and machine
operation whilst enabling users to make fine
adjustments to machining parameters.
For the injection moulding industry,
Sodick will introduce its new 30-tonne
hydraulic hybrid GL30-LP injection
moulding machine. The GL30-LP injection is
perfect for manufacturers in the medical,
electronic and precision instrumentation
sectors, the new GL30-LP is equipped with
Sodick’s unique V-LINEÒ technology, direct
pressure mould clamping and the new Total
Servo Drive system.
As with all Sodick injection moulding
machines, the new GL30-LP is equipped with
Sodick’s unique V-LINE® two-stage plunger
injection system. This groundbreaking
innovation separates the injection and
plasticisation processes in one unit, resulting
in extremely accurate, rapid and repeatable
resin injection. This suppresses outgassing,
reduces fibre fracture and prevents backflow
to provide remarkable levels of performance,
consistency and quality throughout the
manufacturing process. For further
information, please visit Sodick Europe on
Stand 350 in Hall 20 at MACH 2024.
www.sodick.eu
22 Manufacturing Machinery World, April 2024