All Sodick machines operate with Sodick Motion control(K-SMC) technology, developed specifically for Sodick Linear Motor drives. The external features include maximum and logical ease of use. The K-SMC functions on the basis of a 64-bit multifunctional open system. The K-SMC directly automatically re-adjusts the spark gap – without any of the delays formerly experienced detector. The energy consumption is cut by approximately 40% and machining times are significantly reduced.

• The K-SMC controls the axes movement and replaces the older style motor drivers.
• Sodick’s K-SMC motion controller maximizes the speed and acceleration of the linear motor axes drives resulting in improved table positioning accuracy and reduced axes delays.
• The K-SMC board is developed in the U.S.A. by Sodick’s own R&D division in the silicon valley.

Sodick’s Motion Controller (K-SMC) is integrated into the machine generator. It controls the axes motion, and monitors the changes in the spark gap. Because of its ultra quick response time, it can adjust to the spark gap at 500X per second resulting in instantaneous servo response.


The K-SMC can move up to 8 axes simultaneously unlike conventional motor drivers that move only one axis at a time. When linear motors are combined with the K-SMC, it vastly reduces wire breaks whilst simultaneously increasing the EDM rate and maintaining the optimal discharge spark gap.