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Grand Rapids Location:
Braun Machinery
4130 44th St., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Phone: 616-698-6400 
Fax: 616-698-8789



CONTACT BRAUN MACHINERY
E-mail us or or call toll free at
800-968-1000

 

 

SODICK, INC.
For over 35 years Sodick has been manufacturing EDM machines that are among the best in the world - and they are now the biggest CNC EDM builder in the world (in fact, Sodick has 50% market share in their home country of Japan).  Any company that wants to become an industry leader must be committed to the highest quality standards.  For Sodick, this commitment does not stop at sales, but applies equally to providing support in all the technical aspects of applications, training, customer and after-sales service.  Consequently, we provide you with our services on all aspects of EDM machining quickly and in a manner suited to your individual needs.
 

AFFORDABLE WIRE EDM
Sodick's AD325L is an ideal machining solution for the medical/aerospace industries, production jobs and small size parts:

  • Axis travels of 13" x 10" x 9"

  • Fits in a 6 ft x 7 ft area

  • 1 skim pass technology

  • Automatic wire threader

  • Glass scale feedback

  • Linear motor drives

  • On-board programming

  • 10 year positioning accuracy guarantee.

PREMIUM WIRE EDM
Sodick's AQ327L/AQ537L Series offers customers the following benefits:
  • Two models of 15" x 11" x 10" or 23" x 15" x 14"

  • Rise/fall worktank

  • 1 skim pass technology

  • Automatic wire threader

  • Glass scale feedback

  • Linear motor drives

  • On-board programming including import of 3D CAD files

  • 10 year positioning accuracy guarantee.

LARGE WORK/EXTREME TAPER WIRE EDM
Sodick's AQ750L/AQ900L Series feature a fixed table design and allow a greater workpiece weight without affecting the table positioning or workpiece accuracy:

  • Two models of 30" x 20" x 16" or 36" x 24" x 16"

  • +/- 30 degrees taper - independent U, V travel

  • 1 skim pass technology

  • Automatic wire threader

  • Built in wire spooler and wire chopper

  • Glass scale feedback

  • Linear motor drives

  • On-board programming including import of 3D CAD files

  • 10 year positioning accuracy guarantee.

FINE WIRE EDM
Sodick's AP Series is used to EDM small intricate precision parts requiring fine wire diameter.  These machines use oil dielectric which results in the maximum cutting accuracy:

  • Two models of 9" x 6" x 5" or 18" x 12" x 6"

  • .012" - .002" wire diameter

  • Automatic wire threader

  • Glass scale feedback

  • Linear motor drives

  • On-board programming including import of 3D CAD files

  • 10 year positioning accuracy guarantee

  • Ultra in EDM precision.

 

AFFORDABLE SINKER EDM
Sodick's C32 sinker is the world's most affordable and compact CNC sinker:
  • Axis travels of 12" x 8" x 6"

  • Menu driven control

  • No flush technology

  • Z-axis glass scale feedback

  • Z-axis linear motor drive

  • Zero electrode wear circuit

  • High technology for low price.

 

SINKER EDM
Sodick's AD3L sinker EDM offers features normally found on higher priced machines as standard:
  • Axis travels of 12" x 10" x 10"

  • Worktank dimensions of 37" x 22" x 12"

  • Menu driven control

  • No flush technology

  • Glass scale feedback

  • Linear motor drives

  • 10 year positioning accuracy guarantee.

 

SINKER EDM with G-CONTROL
Sodick's AG35L/AG55L/AG75L Series uses fewer electrodes because of zero electrode wear:
  • Models from 14" x 10" x 10" to 22" x 16" x 14" to 28" x 20" x 14"

  • Rise/fall worktank

  • No flush technology

  • Glass scale feedback

  • Linear motor drives

  • On-board programming including import of 3D CAD files

  • Optional toolchangers

  • 10 year positioning accuracy guarantee.

 

SMALL HOLE EDM
Sodick's small hole EDM machines include manual hole poppers to CNC:
  • K1C is a 8" x 12" x 12" manual machine

  • K3HN is a 12" x 16" x 12" CNC machine

  • K1BL is a 5" x 6" x 12" precision CNC hole machine

  • All machines cut with Sodick's patented Vitol machining fluid that allows EDMing at much faster speeds than small hole machines that use water as a dielectric

  • Optional toolchangers

  • Optional W axis.

 

HIGH SPEED HARD MILLING
Sodick's HS Series of high-speed hard milling machines feature linear motor axis drives and glass scale feedback for exceptional speed and accuracy:

  • Two models HS430L (17" x 14" x 8") and HS650L (25" x 20" x 12")

  • 16 position toolchanger (expandable)

  • 40,000 rpm spindle

  • Glass scale feedback

  • Linear motor drives

  • 1 G axis acceleration

  • LN2X CNC control is Windows-based with 1,000 block look ahead

  • HS650L model available as 5-axis machine.


Contact us by Email or call 800-968-1000 for information on specific Sodick models and features. You may also use the More Info Form. For more product information or to order consumables, please visit www.sodick.comUse these links to return to Metal Cutting or Home.

 


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We stock a variety of tooling items and machine accessories at our Grand Rapids location. 

If they are not in our inventory, most of the items we offer are available by next day shipment to your facility.