AP1L
Sinker EDM
The AP1L Sinker EDM features Sodick’s Linear Motor Technology. The AP1L is a micro precision machine which features linear servo motors that can reduce EDMing time up to 50%. Production is improved through advanced functions for automation and labor saving operation. Revolutionary technology is needed for electrode dressing to support ultra precision, high speed machining of hard and difficult materials in order to achieve manufacturing capability of mini and micro molds.
Features
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Linear Motor Drives (X, Y and Z Axes)
10-Year Positioning Guarantee
Glass Scale Feedback (X, Y and Z Axes)
LAN Connection Port
SVC Circuit – Fine Finishing Circuit
Remote Pendant Control
Energy Saving Circuit
Specifications
| X - Axis Travel | 7.87” (200 mm) |
| Y - Axis Travel | 4.72” (120 mm) |
| Z - Axis Travel | 7.87” (200 mm) |
| Work Table Size | 14.17” x 8.66” (360 x 220 mm) |
| Work Tank Size | 19.80” x 13.74” x 9.84” (503 x 349 x 250 mm) |
| Fluid Level (min ~ max) | 3.15” ~ 7.87” (80 ~ 200 mm) |
| Work Tank Capacity | 10.30 gallons (39 liters) |
| Distance From Floor to Table Top | 37.01” (940 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 53.54” x 75.59” x 79.92” (1,360 x 1,920 x 2,030 mm) |
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | 55.12 lbs (25 kg) |
| Machine Weight | 6,834.3 lbs (3,100 kg) |
Sample
Material: SKD11
Depth: .031” (.8 mm)
Surface Roughness: 0.28 μm Ra
Machining Time: 3 hours 30 min
Electrode Material: Graphite TTK5
Detailed Product Description
Linear Motor Drive System
Linear Motors are standard on the AP1L Sinker EDM. Linear motors provide smooth, vibration-free table movement, which results in unsurpassed positioning and machining accuracy. Since there are no ball-screws or couplings, backlash and lost motions is completely eliminated. With the use of linear glass scales on the X, Y and Z axes, precise positioning accuracy with direct feedback is accomplished.
The Linear Motors come with Sodick’s 10-Year Positioning Guarantee.
The New LN2 Control
The New LN Series power supply unit incorporates all functions necessary for high-speed, high-precision and high-efficiency RAM EDMing. It incorporates a CF card for data storage to enhance reliability and to save energy. The ease of operation has been further enhanced with the newly designed operation and control panel, which provides touch-screen operation and LAN function. The LN professional automatic programming system offers a wide variety of machining shape patterns that can be used in various kinds of machining.
Eco-Friendly
The AP Series features energy-saving designs and technologies. Compared to conventional EDMs, the Sodick Sinker EDM Range can reduce average energy consumption by up to 60%.
SVC Circuit
The SVC Circuit is standard on the AP Series Sinker Electrical Discharge Machine. It enhances the cutting speed (finishes) by 2-4 times, provides a uniform discharge pulse to the polarity. The surface roughness has largely improved as well as boosted the machining speed.
3-Sided Automatic Vertical-Move Work Tank
The AP1L is equipped with a 3-sided automatic vertical-move work tank for easy set-up in ultra precision machining; enabling future automated and labor saving operation by use of a robot.