Sodick Inc. is releasing the AD25L Sinker EDM. The AD25L Sinker EDM has a small footprint and can machine at high speeds.

The highly compact AD25L provides improved machining accuracy and speeds due to the incorporation of the Sodick High Speed Finish Circuit (SVC). SVC controls the discharge voltage of each pulse to ensure surface finish. Surface finish can be uniformly and efficiently controlled to provide a high-grade texture or mirror surface in a very short period of time. The AD25L also features Zero Electrode Wear Technology; this technology allows the EDMing of steel materials with virtually zero electrode wear when using graphite or copper electrodes. The AD25L has an X, Y, and Z travel of 11.81" (300mm) x 7.87" (200mm) x 5.91" (150mm) and can accommodate workpieces up to 220 lbs (100 kg). The AD25L is Sodick's cost-friendly Sinker EDM.

The AD25L can reduce EDMing time by up to 50 percent over conventional EDMs. Since the AD25L has a Z-Axis which is linear motor driven, there are no ball screws or couplings and backlash is completely eliminated.