Hwacheon Hi-TECH 700
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
swing over bed
max turning diameter
standard turning diameter
How much does the Hwacheon Hi-TECH 700 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hwacheon Hi-TECH 700 is a single-bed shaft lathe that turns up to Ø680 mm (Ø26.8 in) over a length of 1,986 mm (78.2 in). Unlike the Hi-TECH 650 and 750, it is listed in one bed length and one headstock: a 15 in chuck on an A2-11 nose, a Ø132 mm (Ø5.2 in) bore taking Ø116 mm (Ø4.6 in) bar, and a 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) motor running to 1,800 rpm.
The bed is about two metres between chuck and tailstock. Z travel is 2,050 mm (80.7 in) and the tailstock body moves 1,878 mm (73.9 in) on a Ø150 mm (Ø5.9 in) cylinder, with a 150 mm (5.9 in) MT #5 quill. Choosing the MC version shortens the usable turning length to 1,866 mm (73.5 in), so check the longest part against that figure rather than the plain-turning one.
Both axes rapid at 18 m/min (709 ipm), and X has 360 mm (14.2 in) of travel. The 12-station turret indexes in 0.4 sec/step and takes □32 mm shanks with Ø60 mm boring bars. On the MC version, driven tools run to 2,000 rpm from a 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10.1 / 7.4 hp) motor and take end mills to Ø32 mm in ER 50 collets, with a C axis indexing in 0.0001° steps. That speed suits tapping and cross drilling in large parts more than fine milling.
The machine weighs 17,350 kg (38,250 lb) and occupies 5,065 x 2,282 x 2,535 mm (199.4 x 89.8 x 99.8 in), so the floor and the rigging plan need checking before delivery. It needs a 75 kVA supply, the coolant tank holds 300 L (79 US gal) and the control is a FANUC 0i-TF Plus.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Swing Over Bed | Ø900 mm (Ø35.4 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | Ø680 mm (Ø26.8 in) |
| Standard Turning Diameter | Ø387 mm (Ø15.2 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 1,986 mm (78.2 in); MC 1,866 mm (73.5 in) |
| Chuck Size | 15 in |
| Spindle Nose | A2-11 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 1,800 rpm |
| Spindle Bore | Ø132 mm (Ø5.2 in) |
| Bar Capacity | Ø116 mm (Ø4.6 in) |
| Spindle Bearing Front ID | Ø180 mm (Ø7.1 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| Tool Shank Size | □32 mm × Ø60 mm boring bar |
| Turret Index Time | 0.4 sec/step |
| Rapid Traverse Xz | 18 / 18 m/min (709 / 709 ipm) |
| X Axis Travel | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 2,050 mm (80.7 in) |
| Tailstock Travel | 1,878 mm (73.9 in) |
| Tailstock Cylinder Diameter | Ø150 mm (Ø5.9 in) |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Tailstock Quill Taper | MT #5 |
| Live Tool Motor | 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10.1 / 7.4 hp) (MC) |
| Live Tool Speed Max | 2,000 rpm (MC) |
| Live Tool Capacity | End mill Ø32 mm / ER 50 collet (MC) |
| C Axis Indexing | 0.0001° (MC) |
| Coolant Tank | 300 L (79 US gal) |
| Power Requirement | 75 kVA |
| Machine Dimensions | 5,065 x 2,282 x 2,535 mm (199.4 x 89.8 x 99.8 in) L x W x H |
| Machine Weight | 17,350 kg (38,250 lb) |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-TF Plus |
Specifications sourced from hwacheon.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Ø680 mm (Ø26.8 in) turning diameter over 1,986 mm (78.2 in) of turning length on a single bed
- Tailstock on a Ø150 mm (Ø5.9 in) cylinder with 1,878 mm (73.9 in) of travel for supporting long work
- 12-station turret indexing at 0.4 sec/step, taking □32 mm shanks and Ø60 mm boring bars
- ER 50 driven tools on the MC version take end mills up to Ø32 mm
- Same Ø680 mm (Ø26.8 in) envelope as the Hi-TECH 700BB/BB+ with a 1,800 rpm spindle against 1,300 rpm on the BB
Limitations
- Only one headstock: Ø116 mm (Ø4.6 in) bar capacity through a Ø132 mm (Ø5.2 in) bore
- Turning length drops to 1,866 mm (73.5 in) on the MC version
- Driven tools are limited to 2,000 rpm on a 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10.1 / 7.4 hp) motor
- 18 m/min (709 ipm) rapids on both axes, slower than the 20 / 24 m/min (787 / 945 ipm) of the Hi-TECH 650
- No Y-axis version is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
1,986 mm (78.2 in) on the plain turning version and 1,866 mm (73.5 in) on the MC version with driven tools. Z travel is 2,050 mm (80.7 in) and the tailstock travels 1,878 mm (73.9 in). There is only one bed length in the table.
02
Both turn Ø680 mm (Ø26.8 in) on 360 mm (14.2 in) of X. The Hi-TECH 700 has a 15 in chuck, A2-11 nose, Ø132 mm (Ø5.2 in) bore, 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) and 1,800 rpm. The Hi-TECH 700BB/BB+ has A2-15 or A2-20 noses, Ø185 or Ø300 mm bores, 45 / 37 kW (60.3 / 49.6 hp) and 1,300 rpm (BB) or 1,000 rpm (BB+).
03
Driven tools on the 12-station turret with a 7.5 / 5.5 kW (10.1 / 7.4 hp) motor and up to 2,000 rpm, taking end mills up to Ø32 mm and ER 50 collets, plus a C axis indexing in 0.0001° steps. Turning length falls from 1,986 mm (78.2 in) to 1,866 mm (73.5 in).
04
17,350 kg (38,250 lb), in a footprint of 5,065 x 2,282 x 2,535 mm (199.4 x 89.8 x 99.8 in). The electrical supply is 75 kVA and the coolant tank holds 300 L (79 US gal).
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