Hanwha HM151
Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Max Turn Length
Accuracy
Repeatability
max bar capacity
How much does the Hanwha HM151 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Hanwha Precision Machinery. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Hanwha HM151 is a two-axis (X, Z) turning centre with a 6 in (150 mm) chuck, 51 mm (2.008 in) of bar capacity and a 12-station turret. The listed figures put the maximum turning diameter at 220 mm (8.66 in) and the maximum turning length at 300 mm (11.81 in), so it suits short chucked parts and bar work, not long shafts.
The spindle runs to 5,000 rpm and is rated 7.5 kW (10 hp) continuous and 11 kW (15 hp) on the 30-min rating. Travels are 145 mm (5.71 in) in X and 310 mm (12.20 in) in Z, with rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z. Z travel is only slightly longer than the turning length, so long drills and boring bars need checking against the actual part before a job is quoted.
The turret is a VDI 30 bolt-on type. Only two axes are listed and the table has no live-tool, C-axis or sub-spindle row, so milled flats, cross holes and back-end work belong on another machine. A tailstock is standard, which supports slender work inside the 300 mm (11.81 in) length. The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF.
Listed positioning accuracy is ±0.005 mm and repeatability is ±0.003 mm, and the machine weighs 3,200 kg (7,055 lb). Treat all of these as the listed figures for the model and confirm them against the documentation of the specific machine before planning work around them.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 51 mm (2.008 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 220 mm (8.66 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Chuck Size | 6 in (150 mm) |
| Main Spindle Speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Power | 7.5 kW (10 hp) continuous / 11 kW (15 hp) 30-min rating |
| Number of Axes | 2 axes (X, Z) |
| Turret Stations | 12 stations |
| Turret Type | VDI 30 bolt-on |
| X-Axis Travel | 145 mm (5.71 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 310 mm (12.20 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.005 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.003 mm |
| Tailstock | Standard |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF |
| Machine Weight | 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 51 mm (2.008 in) bar capacity behind a 6 in (150 mm) chuck, so one machine runs both bar and chucked blanks
- 12-station VDI 30 bolt-on turret leaves room for a full set of OD and ID tools
- Spindle rated 7.5 kW (10 hp) continuous and 11 kW (15 hp) on the 30-min rating, with a 5,000 rpm top speed
- Tailstock is listed as standard, supporting slender work within the 300 mm (11.81 in) turning length
- Rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z keep non-cutting time short on small parts
Limitations
- Two axes (X, Z) only: no live tooling, C-axis, Y-axis or sub-spindle row is listed, so milled or cross-drilled features need a second operation elsewhere
- Turning length stops at 300 mm (11.81 in) and turning diameter at 220 mm (8.66 in), with 145 mm (5.71 in) of X travel
- A 5,000 rpm top speed holds back surface speed on small-diameter bar
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed maximum turning diameter is 220 mm (8.66 in) and the maximum turning length is 300 mm (11.81 in). Bar up to 51 mm (2.008 in) passes through the spindle, and the chuck is a 6 in (150 mm) size. X travel is 145 mm (5.71 in) and Z travel is 310 mm (12.20 in).
02
Neither appears in the listed figures. The table gives 2 axes (X, Z), a 12-station VDI 30 bolt-on turret and a standard tailstock, with no live-tool, C-axis, Y-axis or sub-spindle row. Parts that need milling or cross-drilling would go to another machine for a second operation.
03
It is rated 7.5 kW (10 hp) continuous and 11 kW (15 hp) on the 30-min rating, with a top speed of 5,000 rpm. The higher number is a time-limited rating, so plan sustained roughing around the 7.5 kW (10 hp) continuous figure.
04
Positioning accuracy is listed at ±0.005 mm and repeatability at ±0.003 mm. The table does not name the standard those were measured to, so ask for the inspection report of the specific machine if the work depends on them.