2017 SODICK 800GR VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2017 Sodick 800GR is a 3-axis high-speed precision machining center produced by Sodick Co., Ltd., a Japanese company pioneering the use of linear motor drive technology in CNC machine tools. The 800GR is built on Sodick's linear motor platform, eliminating the ballscrew and servo motor assembly in favor of direct linear drive on all axes, achieving near-instantaneous servo response and eliminating backlash inherent in mechanical drive systems. This architecture delivers positioning repeatability and surface finish quality that exceeds conventional ballscrew VMC designs at equivalent cutting speeds. The machine is engineered for high-accuracy die and mold machining, electrode manufacture, and precision component production in aerospace and medical device industries. The high-speed spindle operates at elevated RPM suited to fine-pitch tooling and small-diameter endmill work in hardened steel, graphite, and non-ferrous alloys. Sodick's proprietary CNC control integrates thermal compensation and adaptive feed control to maintain dimensional accuracy across varying ambient conditions and workpiece temperatures. The 800GR designation indicates a work envelope in the 800mm class, providing a practical table area for medium-format die and mold production. Flood and mist coolant systems, along with integrated chip management, support clean high-speed cutting of difficult materials. The machine is suited to precision mold shops and manufacturers where surface finish and dimensional accuracy are the primary performance metrics.