VZ500L
Wire EDM
The VZ500L features Sodick’s Linear Motor Technology. The VZ Series is a cost-friendly line of Wire EDMs that maintains the quality you expect when owning a Sodick – at a more affordable price. The medium sized VZ500L is specially designed for versatile machining.
Features
- 10-Year Positioning Guarantee
- Linear Motor Drives (X, Y, U and V axes)
- Glass Scale Feedback (X, Y, U and V)
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Super Jet Annealing High Speed AWT
Ceramic Components
Wire Tip Disposal Unit
Z Axis Automatic Dielectric Fluid Level Control
Automatic Tension Servo Control
Advanced Tension Servo Control
FTII (Precision Pick-Up Function)
High Speed Electrolysis-Free Power Supply
USB and LAN Connection Port
Remote Hand Control and Mouse
Energy Saving Circuit
Dielectric Cooling Unit
Built-In Voltage Stabilizer
Motion Controller
On-Board, User-Friendly Heart NC Software
Specifications
| X - Axis Travel | 19.69” (500 mm) |
| Y - Axis Travel | 13.78” (350 mm) |
| Z - Axis Travel | 9.84” (250 mm) |
| U, V Axis Travel | 3.15” x 3.15” (80 x 80 mm) |
| Wire Diameter Range (min ~ max) | 0.004” ~ 0.012” (0.10 ~ 0.30 mm) |
| Work Tank Dimensions (W x D) | 39.0” x 30.0” (990 x 750 mm) |
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | 1,874 lbs (850 kg) |
| Distance From Floor to Table Top | 36.61” (930 mm) |
| Machine Tool Dimensions | 90.55” x 101.97” 80.31” (2,300 x 2,590 x 2,040 mm) |
| Required Floor Space (W x D) |
118.11” x 129.92” (3,000 x 3,300 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 6,490 lbs (2,950 kg) |
Sample
Sodick’s Linear Motor Driven Wire EDMs have no backlash and are vibration-free, this results in machining accuracy combined with a fine surface finish.
Material: Steel (SUS304)
Thickness: 5.905” (150 mm)
Surface Finish: 3.1 μm Rz
Accuracy: +/- .003 mm
Wire: .01” (.25 mm)
Detailed Product Description
Linear Motor Drives with Glass Scale Feedback
Sodick’s VZ500L linear motor driven, precision Wire EDM features new user-friendly EDMing technology which further enhances productivity and EDMing precision. The machine’s linear motor axes drives are coupled with glass scales on the X, Y, U and V axes which ensure precision cutting and positioning accuracy. Sodick’s X, Y, U and V linear motor drives have no backlash and are backed by Sodick's 10-Year positioning accuracy guarantee.
SMART Control Technology – LN2W
The VZ500Ls Windows XP based, ergonomically friendly, high speed control comes standard with a large 15.1” LCD touch screen. Standard items; such as, the LAN network connection and a 1GB USB memory stick make it easy to transfer programming files. The 4 GB compact flash card memory eliminates hard drives which can crash resulting in lost data.
The Heart NC on-board, user-friendly programming software is beneficial for shops that are on a tight budget. Heart NC can program both 2 and 4 axes shapes and import CAD files.
Eco-Friendly
The VZ Series features energy-saving designs and technologies. Compared to conventional Electrical Discharge Machines, the Sodick WEDM Range can reduce average energy consumption by up to 60%.
Easy Access
The VZ500L features a large capacity worktank that includes a vertical access door for ergonomic accessibility. Since the door slides down, the machine requires less operating space. The no-drip feature insures a clean shop floor, maintaining a safe work environment.