VL600QH

Overview

The VL600QH is a Sodick Wire EDM in the VL Series that uses Sodick’s Linear Motor Technology and is described as an ideal solution for even the tallest workpieces. It includes a reliable threader and flat rigid linear motor drives and is said to maintain excellent performance and accuracy along all 20 inches of Z.. Glass scale feedback is provided on the X, Y, U, and V axes and the X, Y, U, and V flat rigid linear motor drives are backed by Sodick’s 10-Year positioning accuracy guarantee. Key specifications: X-Axis Travel 23.62" (600 mm); Y axis travel 15.75" (400 mm); Z axis travel 19.69" (500 mm); U v axis travel 3.54" x 3.54" (90 x 90 mm); Wire diameter range min max 0.004" ~ 0.012" (0.10 ~ 0.30 mm); Work tank dimensions w d 40.94" x 30.71" (1040 x 780 mm); Maximum workpiece weight 1,874 lbs (850 kg); Distance from Floor to Table 36.61" (930 mm); Machine Tool Dimensions 118.89" x 102.56" x 100.0" (3,020 x 2,605 x 2,540 mm); Machine weight 7,275 lbs (3,300 kg). Control, features and ancillary equipment include SMART Control Technology – LN2W (Windows XP based) with a 15.1" LCD touch screen, LAN and 1GB USB memory stick connectivity, and a 4 GB compact flash card memory. On-board Heart NC programming software can program both 2 and 4 axes shapes and import CAD files. Additional listed features include Fixed Jet High Speed AWT, Improved Surface Finish Circuit, Ceramic Components, Wire Tip Disposal Unit, Z Axis Automatic Dielectric Fluid Level Control, Advanced Tension Servo Control, FTII (Precision Pick-Up Function), High Speed Electrolysis-Free Power Supply, Remote Hand Control and Mouse, Energy Saving Circuit, Dielectric Cooling Unit, Built-In Voltage Stabilizer, Motion Controller, and a Wire Tip Disposal Unit. Optional items and services offered are Sodick Rotary Table (WS4P or WS5P), L-Cut Wire Chopper, 44 lb. Wire Spool Feeder, and SodickCare +2 or +4 Extended Warranty. The machine features a large capacity worktank with a vertical access door that slides down and a no-drip feature for a cleaner shop floor. Sodick states the VL Series can reduce average energy consumption by up to 60% compared to conventional Electrical Discharge Machines. The VL600QH is described as well-suited for a wide range of machining applications with even the tallest workpieces and provides Z axis travel of 19.69" (500 mm) and a maximum workpiece weight capacity of 1,874 lbs (850 kg). Its on-board Heart NC programming software can program both 2 and 4 axes shapes and import CAD files, and the SMART Control LN2W includes LAN, 1GB USB, and 4 GB compact flash memory for file transfer. The machine’s large capacity worktank with a vertical sliding access door and the no-drip feature are presented as features that support ergonomic access and a cleaner shop floor. Available options such as Sodick Rotary Table (WS4P or WS5P), L-Cut Wire Chopper, and a 44 lb. Wire Spool Feeder are listed as configurable additions. The Heart NC software is described as beneficial for shops that are on a tight budget.