New PCD Option, New Wire EDM Model
July 1, 2016
EDM manufacturer, Sodick, has announced a new option for customers working with polycrystalline diamond (PCD). "Previously, Sodick customers interested in working with the specialty material were limited to premium tools such as the AP250L precision Wire EDM. With Sodick's new PCD package, even economy EDMs may be equipped to machine PCD with greater accuracy," said a company spokesperson. "Sodick's PCD package includes a WS-4P/WS-5P rotary axis, Renishaw touch probe, tool clamping system and ProfDia programming software. These offerings open new doors to PCD tooling OEMs as well as shops that maintain their own tooling. By making PCD machining accessible across Wire EDM models, Sodick has found a way to create cost savings for customers who would otherwise need to upgrade their machine."
Sodick's new PCD capabilities will be on display at IMTS 2016, where Sodick will be showing another new product, the VL400Q Wire EDM. The VL400Q, which will feature a demo of the PCD option, is an extension of the VL line of performance wire EDMs, released in November 2015. The VL400Q features XYZ travels of 400 x 300 x 220 mm and UV travels of 80 x 80 mm. Despite the large workspace size, the VL400Q requires a small amount floor space, with a footprint of 2,020 x 2,310 mm.
The VL line of machines features upgrades to surface finish circuitry, as well as an integrated pop-up auto-rethread function for its AWT. This pop-up function automatically detects errors in threading, and repeats the threading motion until successful. This feature can be helpful for threading stepped or hollow forms, as well as tilted or inclined surfaces. "Achieving full-sized workspaces within small-footprint machines is due to Sodick's vertically-integrated manufacturing process. Because all parts - from castings to microchips - are produced in Sodick's ISO certified factories, each component is designed to fit into the others as efficiently as possible. The result is a performance machine without wasted floorspace," said the spokesperson.
Like all Sodick EDMs, the VL400Q comes standard with frictionless rigid linear motor drives, absolute glass scales, thermally stable ceramics and Sodick Motion Control systems.
For more information contact:
Sodick Inc.
1605 N. Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-310-9000 / 888-639-2325
info@sodick.com
www.sodick.com
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