Hwacheon Mill-Turn / Multi-Tasking Machines

Hwacheon C1

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Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hwacheon.com Updated 2026-10-03

Hwacheon C1 mill-turn / multi-tasking machine

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm (main and sub)

Tool Capacity

12 (magazine, CAPTO C4)

Rapid Traverse

30 / 30 / 15 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 / 591 ipm) (X / Z / Y)

Spindle Power

11 / 7.5 kW (15 / 10 HP); sub: 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10 / 7.4 HP)

Max Turn Length

591 mm (23.3 in); YSMC sub-spindle: 579.5 mm (22.8 in)

variants

YMC (Y axis, milling, tailstock) / YSMC (Y axis, sub-spindle, milling)

How much does the Hwacheon C1 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hwacheon C1 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Hwacheon C1 is a compact Y-axis turn-mill with A2-5 spindle noses, a 6 in chuck (8 in optional), Ø51 mm (Ø2.0 in) bar capacity and 6,000 rpm on both the main and the sub spindle. It comes in two versions: the YMC, with Y axis, milling and a tailstock, and the YSMC, with Y axis, milling and a sub-spindle. Maximum turning diameter is Ø530 mm (Ø20.9 in) over a Ø730 mm (Ø28.7 in) swing, and maximum turning length is 591 mm (23.3 in).

The tooling is what sets it apart from a plain turret lathe. An 18-station turret, taking BMT 55 or CAPTO C4 plus BMT 55 and indexing at 0.467 s/step, is paired with a 12-tool CAPTO C4 magazine. Driven tools run to 4,000 rpm on 5.5 / 3.7 kW (7.4 / 5 HP), the Y axis gives ±50 mm (±2.0 in) and the C axis indexes in 0.0001° steps, enough for cross holes, flats and off-centre slots in the same setup. Magazine tools are limited to Ø40 mm (Ø1.6 in) and 7 kgf (15 lb).

The main spindle is rated 11 / 7.5 kW (15 / 10 HP) through a Ø62 mm (Ø2.4 in) bore. On the YSMC the sub-spindle gives 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10 / 7.4 HP), holds a 6 in chuck and passes Ø45 mm (Ø1.8 in) bar, turning up to Ø410 mm (Ø16.1 in) over 579.5 mm (22.8 in). Because that bar capacity is close to the main spindle's, bar parts can be transferred and finished on the back almost at full size. The YMC instead carries a tailstock with a Ø80 mm (Ø3.1 in) quill, 750 mm (29.5 in) of travel and an MT #4 taper.

The larger Hwacheon C2 offers an 8 in chuck, Ø65 mm (Ø2.6 in) bar and 15 / 11 kW (20 / 15 HP), but its sub-spindle takes only Ø29 mm (Ø1.1 in) bar. For smaller bar work done on both ends, the C1 is the better match. With the part catcher in use, turning diameter is limited to Ø250 mm (Ø9.8 in). The machine needs 40 kVA, a 200 L coolant tank and 3,555 x 2,493 mm (140.0 x 98.1 in) of floor, weighs 10,500 kgf (23,148 lb) and runs Fanuc 0i-TF Plus.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Variants	YMC (Y axis, milling, tailstock) / YSMC (Y axis, sub-spindle, milling)
Swing Over Bed	Ø730 mm (Ø28.7 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø530 mm (Ø20.9 in); YSMC sub-spindle: Ø410 mm (Ø16.1 in)
Max Turning Diameter with Part Catcher	Ø250 mm (Ø9.8 in)
Max Turning Length	591 mm (23.3 in); YSMC sub-spindle: 579.5 mm (22.8 in)
Chuck Size	6 in (opt. 8 in); YSMC sub-spindle: 6 in
Spindle Nose	A2-5 (main and sub)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm (main and sub)
Spindle Bore	Ø62 mm (Ø2.4 in); sub: Ø56 mm (Ø2.2 in)
Bar Capacity	Ø51 mm (Ø2.0 in); sub: Ø45 mm (Ø1.8 in)
Spindle Motor Power	11 / 7.5 kW (15 / 10 HP); sub: 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10 / 7.4 HP)
C Axis Indexing	0.0001°
Turret Stations	18
Turret Tooling	BMT 55 / CAPTO C4 + BMT 55
Turret Tool Size	□25 x Ø40 mm / CAPTO C4
Turret Index Time	0.467 s/step
X Axis Travel	310 mm (12.2 in)
Z Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Y Axis Travel	±50 mm (±2.0 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	30 / 30 / 15 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 / 591 ipm) (X / Z / Y)
Live Tool Power	5.5 / 3.7 kW (7.4 / 5 HP)
Live Tool Speed Max	4,000 rpm
Tool Capacity	12 (magazine, CAPTO C4)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø40 mm (Ø1.6 in)
Max Tool Length	100 / 145 mm (3.9 / 5.7 in) (X / Z, from tool shank center)
Max Tool Weight	7 kgf (15 lb)
Tailstock	YMC: Ø80 mm (Ø3.1 in) quill, 750 mm (29.5 in) travel, MT #4
Power Requirement	40 kVA
Coolant Tank Capacity	200 L
Machine Height	2,300 mm (90.6 in)
Machine Dimensions	3,555 x 2,493 mm (140.0 x 98.1 in) (L x W)
Machine Weight	10,500 kgf (23,148 lb)
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-TF Plus

Specifications sourced from hwacheon.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Main and sub spindle both run to 6,000 rpm on A2-5 noses
YSMC sub-spindle passes Ø45 mm (Ø1.8 in) bar against Ø51 mm (Ø2.0 in) on the main, so back-side work runs almost at full bar size
18-station turret plus a 12-tool CAPTO C4 magazine, with 0.467 s/step turret indexing
±50 mm (±2.0 in) Y axis, 0.0001° C axis and 4,000 rpm driven tools for off-centre milling and drilling
Compact 3,555 x 2,493 mm (140.0 x 98.1 in) footprint on a 40 kVA supply

Limitations

Driven tools are limited to 4,000 rpm and 5.5 / 3.7 kW (7.4 / 5 HP), slow for small end mills
Main spindle power of 11 / 7.5 kW (15 / 10 HP) is below the 15 / 11 kW (20 / 15 HP) of the Hwacheon C2, which limits heavy roughing
With the part catcher, turning diameter is limited to Ø250 mm (Ø9.8 in)
Tailstock and sub-spindle are split between versions: the YMC has the tailstock, the YSMC the sub-spindle

Best For

Bar-fed parts up to Ø51 mm (Ø2.0 in) finished on both ends (YSMC) Small turned parts with cross holes, flats and off-centre slots Shafts supported by the MT #4 tailstock (YMC) Shops with limited floor space and a 40 kVA supply

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the C1 YMC and YSMC?

Both have the Y axis and milling. The YMC adds a tailstock with a Ø80 mm (Ø3.1 in) quill, 750 mm (29.5 in) of travel and an MT #4 taper. The YSMC replaces it with a sub-spindle: A2-5 nose, 6 in chuck, 6,000 rpm, 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10 / 7.4 HP) and Ø45 mm (Ø1.8 in) bar capacity, turning up to Ø410 mm (Ø16.1 in) and 579.5 mm (22.8 in).

02 How does the C1 compare with the Hwacheon C2?

The Hwacheon C2 is the bigger machine, with an 8 in chuck (10 in optional), A2-6 nose, 5,000 rpm, Ø65 mm (Ø2.6 in) bar, 15 / 11 kW (20 / 15 HP) and Ø630 mm (Ø24.8 in) turning diameter. The C1 runs a 6 in chuck (8 in optional) to 6,000 rpm with Ø51 mm (Ø2.0 in) bar. On the YSMC the C1 sub-spindle takes Ø45 mm (Ø1.8 in) bar, where the Hwacheon C2 sub-spindle takes Ø29 mm (Ø1.1 in).

03 What milling can the C1 do?

Driven tools run to 4,000 rpm with 5.5 / 3.7 kW (7.4 / 5 HP). The Y axis travels ±50 mm (±2.0 in) and the C axis indexes in 0.0001° steps, so cross holes, flats, keyways and off-centre features can be cut without a second setup. Magazine tools can be up to Ø40 mm (Ø1.6 in) and 7 kgf (15 lb).

04 What tooling does the C1 turret use?

The 18-station turret takes BMT 55, or CAPTO C4 combined with BMT 55, with tool sizes of □25 x Ø40 mm or CAPTO C4, and indexes at 0.467 s/step. A separate 12-tool CAPTO C4 magazine adds capacity, with tools up to 100 / 145 mm (3.9 / 5.7 in) long in X / Z, measured from the tool shank centre.

05 What does the C1 need on site?

A 40 kVA supply, 3,555 x 2,493 mm (140.0 x 98.1 in) of floor and 2,300 mm (90.6 in) of height. The coolant tank holds 200 L and the machine weighs 10,500 kgf (23,148 lb).