New AD55L Sinker EDM
February 1, 2015
Sodick will show the new AD55L Rigid Linear Motor Driven Sinker EDM machine at HOUSTEX in PD Browne South's booth 539. According to the company, the AD55L is a high-performance machine that features no-flush technology, a user-friendly control and zero-electrode wear technology combined with increased machining speed. Sodick's latest EDM technology advancements are designed to provide higher manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction and shortened delivery time.
The machine uses a full-frame, floor-standing bed design. Heavily ribbed, high-strength Meehanite castings are used for the bed, table and column construction for long-lasting accuracy.
Sodick's zero electrode wear technology is standard on all Sodick sinker EDM machines. "This technology allows for the EDM machining of steel materials with virtually zero electrode wear when using graphite or copper electrodes," said a company spokesperson. "Less electrode wear results in fewer electrodes, saving on production costs. In some cases, only one electrode is necessary. The ability to minimize wear is made possible by Sodick's advanced control technology, which stabilizes the use of extremely high discharge 'on' times; this reduces the amount of times the discharge is started and extinguished. In the past, control technology was not as advanced, and the use of high discharge 'on' time resulted in an unstable EDM machining environment, which caused poor productivity. Today, however, with SGF technology, the application of high discharge 'on' time can be stabilized, producing virtually zero electrode wear."
The AD55L has an XYZ travels of 23.62" x 15.75" x 15.75" (600 x 400 x 400 mm) and can accommodate a workpiece weight of up to 2,204 lbs. (1,000 kg). The machine comes with a 10-year positioning accuracy guarantee on its rigid linear motor drives.
For more information contact:
Sodick Inc.
1605 N. Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-310-9000
info@sodick.com
www.sodick.com
HOUSTEX 2015 PD Browne South Booth 539
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