Machine Comparison
Hwacheon Vesta 1000 vs Hwacheon Vesta 660
Hwacheon vs Hwacheon · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Hwacheon Vesta 1000 and Vesta 660 are two sizes of the same Hwacheon VMC line. Both run a 12,000 RPM BT40 spindle, rapid at 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) and use a Fanuc 0i-MF Plus control. The headline difference is size and power: the Vesta 1000 has 1,000 mm of X travel and a 30/25 kW (40/33 hp) spindle, against 660 mm and 15 kW (20 hp) on the Vesta 660.
The Vesta 1000 also has the larger table, 1,100 x 500 mm against 800 x 450 mm, and slightly more Y travel at 550 mm against 510 mm. Its changer is a 30-position ATC, against 24 tools on the Vesta 660. The Vesta 660 offers more Z travel, 560 mm against 500 mm, a Fanuc 31i-B as an option, and weighs 4,800 kg against 6,500 kg.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hwacheon Vesta 1000 | Hwacheon Vesta 660 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) ▲ | 660 mm (26.0 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) ▲ | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 560 mm (22.0 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 1,100 x 500 mm (43.3 x 19.7 in) | 800 x 450 mm (31.5 x 17.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Power | 30/25 kW (40/33 hp) ▲ | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT40 | BT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30-position ATC | 24 |
| Rapid Traverse | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Control | Fanuc 0i-MF Plus | Fanuc 0i-MF Plus (31i-B optional) |
| Machine Weight | 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) | 4,800 kg (10,582 lb) |
Advantages
Hwacheon Vesta 1000
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) X travel against 660 mm (26.0 in)
- 30/25 kW (40/33 hp) spindle against 15 kW (20 hp)
- 1,100 x 500 mm table against 800 x 450 mm
- 550 mm (21.7 in) Y travel against 510 mm (20.1 in)
Hwacheon Vesta 660
- 560 mm (22.0 in) Z travel against 500 mm (19.7 in) for taller parts and tooling
- Fanuc 31i-B control available as an option
- Lighter machine at 4,800 kg (10,582 lb) against 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
Verdict
Choose the Hwacheon Vesta 1000 for longer parts and heavier steel and cast iron roughing, where 1,000 mm of X travel and the 30/25 kW spindle are worth the larger machine. Choose the Hwacheon Vesta 660 for small-to-medium molds and mid-volume parts that fit in 660 mm of X, especially tall parts that use its 560 mm of Z travel. Spindle speed and rapids are the same, so the choice comes down to part size and cutting load.