What do you know about Sodick's history?
Sodick’s journey in technological innovation began with its groundbreaking advancements in electrical discharge machining (EDM), a field that has significantly shaped modern manufacturing. Over the years, Sodick’s commitment to precision and innovation has established the company as a leader in the machine tool industry, with its products being recognized for their exceptional quality and performance worldwide.
A Legacy of Excellence in Japanese Manufacturing
Today, Japan is renowned for its manufacturing excellence, with its products highly valued across the globe. This reputation is the result of decades of technological breakthroughs, and Sodick has been at the heart of this transformation. Through the continuous development of high-performance machine tools, Sodick has helped revolutionize industries ranging from automotive to electronics, enabling manufacturers to produce increasingly complex and precise components.
One of the key drivers behind this evolution is Sodick's early adoption of Numerical Control (NC) technology. In 1977, Sodick developed the GPC Series power supply for NC Die-sinker EDM, marking a significant milestone in the history of EDM. This innovation allowed for dramatically improved mold accuracy, laying the foundation for future advancements in precision manufacturing.
Innovating with Ceramics and Linear Motors
Sodick’s pursuit of precision didn’t stop there. The company soon recognised the potential of ceramics as a structural material for machines, leveraging its high rigidity and low coefficient of thermal expansion to achieve even greater precision. In 1981, this vision came to fruition with the development of the NC Wire-cut EDM 330W, equipped with 5-axis simultaneous control, revolutionizing the industry with its enhanced accuracy.
Building on these innovations, Sodick developed cutting-edge technologies such as linear motors for high-speed, high-precision machine movements, and the Sodick Motion Controller (SMC), which enabled precise control of these motors, setting a new standard for machine tool performance.
Expanding Beyond EDM: The V-LINE® System
Sodick’s commitment to innovation led it to expand beyond EDM machines. In response to customer feedback regarding the instability of plastic parts produced by traditional molding machines, Sodick developed the V-LINE® System—an advanced plasticization mechanism that divides the melting and injection processes, improving the reproducibility and precision of plastic molds. This breakthrough, coupled with the Straight-Hydraulic Mold Clamping System, further solidified Sodick’s position as a leader in high-precision manufacturing.
Continuing to Lead the Industry
Sodick's dedication to innovation is evident in its continuous development of new technologies. From pioneering the sequential control of machine tools to introducing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for automatic control, Sodick has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in machine tool engineering. In 2012, Sodick took another leap forward by introducing the 19-inch multi-touch LCD CNC Unit, setting new standards for operator interface and usability in machine tools.
These innovations reflect Sodick’s commitment to providing customers with the most advanced tools for ultra-precision processing, with capabilities ranging from sub-micron to nano-level manufacturing.
Sodi Tech: Proud to Supply Sodick Machines in the UK
As the exclusive supplier of Sodick machines in the UK, Sodi Tech is proud to provide manufacturers with access to these cutting-edge technologies. We are excited to bring Sodick’s world-class EDM machines, injection molding machines, and other precision tools to the UK market, helping businesses achieve unparalleled levels of quality and productivity.
Sodi Tech is committed to offering the highest standard of machine tools and technical support, ensuring our customers in the UK can benefit from the very best in manufacturing technology.
