Checkmate for Conventional Machining? Intricate Chess Piece Demo Steals Attention at MACH 2026

One of the standout demonstrations on the Sodi-Tech EDM stand at MACH 2026 was an eye-catching chess piece manufacturing application produced on the Sodick ALC600P using high-speed rotary EDM technology.

The demonstration attracted significant attention throughout the exhibition, showcasing the capability of modern EDM technology to produce highly intricate geometries and detailed forms that can often be difficult to achieve using conventional machining methods.

Using the Sodick ALC600P, Sodi-Tech EDM demonstrated how manufacturers can machine complex profiles and fine-detail components in hard-to-machine materials while maintaining exceptional levels of precision, repeatability and surface finish quality.

The application highlighted not only the machining capability of the technology, but also the flexibility it offers manufacturers looking to produce complex shapes and challenging components with greater confidence and consistency.

Another key takeaway from the demonstration was the simplicity of the programming process, helping visitors understand how advanced EDM technology can deliver sophisticated results without introducing unnecessary complexity to production environments.

For Sodi-Tech EDM, demonstrations such as this are an important way of showing manufacturers the wider possibilities available through modern EDM solutions, particularly for industries where precision, intricate detail and process stability are essential.

The feature was filmed live at MACH 2026 in collaboration with MTDCNC, with Lyndsey Vickers joining Sodi-Tech EDM Technical Sales Manager Conor Plaskitt to explore the machine, application and technology in greater detail.

Visitors who missed the demonstration at MACH 2026 can now watch the full feature online and see the Sodick ALC600P in action.