The Sodick VL400Q is a CNC wire EDM with a reputation for dependable, repeatable accuracy that has made it a staple in tool and die, mold, aerospace, and medical job shop environments. This 2020 machine offers X, Y, and Z travels of 15.75 x 11.81 x 8.66 inches and U/V travels of 3.15 x 3.15 inches for taper cutting, with a 33.85 x 27.16 inch (860 x 690 mm) work tank and a maximum workpiece weight of 1,102 lbs. Sodick's rigid linear drive technology powers the X, Y, U, and V axes, while 1 micron glass scale feedback closes the position loop for fine contouring and consistent corner geometry. The machine runs the Sodick LN2W control with a color LCD display and Heart NC on-board programming, letting operators build and edit wire paths directly at the machine. An automatic wire threader handles wire diameters from 0.004 to 0.012 inch, and the 4-sided work table provides open access for fixturing, setup, and part loading.
Compared with Sodick's earlier AQ-series wire EDMs such as the AQ360Q and AQ400L, the VL400Q moves to the newer LN2W control platform, with a color touch-screen interface and on-board Heart NC programming that streamline setup and job creation at the machine instead of relying on an offline workstation for every change. The VL400Q keeps Sodick's linear drive approach across X, Y, U, and V, pairs it with 1 micron glass scale feedback, and packages it in a compact frame with a 4-sided work table for easier access. For shops replacing an older Sodick or a ball-screw wire EDM, the VL400Q is a meaningful step forward in control capability, setup convenience, and positioning precision, not just a newer model year.