Hwacheon Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hwacheon VESTA-1300+

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

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm (BT-40); 8,000 rpm (BT-50)

Spindle Taper

BT-40: ISO#40, 7/24 Taper (BT-40); BT-50: ISO#50, 7/24 Taper (BT-50)

Tool Capacity

BT-40: 30; BT-50: 24 (opt.: 32)

Table Size

1,500 x 670 mm (59.1 x 26.4 in)

Spindle Power

BT-40: 18.5 / 11 kW (24.8 / 14.8 hp); BT-50: 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp)

x axis travel

1,330 mm (52.4 in)

How much does the Hwacheon VESTA-1300+ cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hwacheon VESTA-1300+ 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 VESTA-1300+ is a large-table vertical machining center with 1,330 x 670 x 650 mm (52.4 x 26.4 x 25.6 in) of travel, a 1,500 x 670 mm (59.1 x 26.4 in) table rated for 1,300 kg (2,866 lb), and a choice of BT-40 or BT-50 spindle. Of the two machines Hwacheon builds on this envelope it is the faster one: rapids are 36 / 36 / 30 m/min (1,417 / 1,417 / 1,181 ipm), where the VESTA-1300B+ is listed at 30 / 30 / 24 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 / 945 ipm).

The BT-40 head comes at 10,000, 12,000 or 15,000 rpm, all rated 18.5 / 11 kW (24.8 / 14.8 hp). The BT-50 head runs to 8,000 rpm and is rated lower, at 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp). So the BT-50 is not a power upgrade on this machine. What it buys is tool size: Ø125 mm (Ø4.9 in) with neighbours loaded and Ø245 mm (Ø9.6 in) with the adjacent pockets empty, 350 mm (13.8 in) long and 20 kg (44 lb), against Ø75 / Ø150 mm (Ø3.0 / Ø5.9 in), 300 mm (11.8 in) and 8 kg (18 lb) on BT-40. Large face mills and long boring bars are the reason to pick it, along with the stiffer Ø90 mm (Ø3.5 in) bearing bore in place of Ø70 mm (Ø2.8 in).

The BT-40 magazine holds 30 tools. The BT-50 holds 24, with 32 as an option, and that choice also moves the machine weight: 10,000 kg (22,046 lb) with BT-40, 10,500 kg (23,148 lb) with BT-50 and 24 tools, 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) with 32. Supply is 45 kVA, or 55 kVA for a BT-50 machine with through-spindle coolant.

Plan the installation with the 4,787 x 3,721 mm (188.5 x 146.5 in) footprint including accessories; a rear-type layout is listed at 3,613 x 4,559 mm (142.2 x 179.5 in) for narrower bays. Running height is 3,304 mm (130.1 in).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	1,330 mm (52.4 in)
Y Axis Travel	670 mm (26.4 in)
Z Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	150 ~ 800 mm (5.9 ~ 31.5 in)
Distance Column to Spindle Center	768 mm (30.2 in)
Table Size	1,500 x 670 mm (59.1 x 26.4 in)
Max Table Load	1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
T-Slots	18 x 125 mm (0.71 x 4.92 in), 5 slots (width x pitch, count)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm (BT-40); 8,000 rpm (BT-50)
Spindle Motor Power	BT-40: 18.5 / 11 kW (24.8 / 14.8 hp); BT-50: 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp)
Spindle Taper	BT-40: ISO#40, 7/24 Taper (BT-40); BT-50: ISO#50, 7/24 Taper (BT-50)
Spindle Bearing Bore	BT-40: Ø70 mm (Ø2.8 in); BT-50: Ø90 mm (Ø3.5 in)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	36 / 36 / 30 m/min (1,417 / 1,417 / 1,181 ipm)
Tool Shank	BT-40: BT-40 (opt.: BBT-40, CAT-40, SK40); BT-50: BT-50 (opt.: BBT-50, CAT-50, SK50)
Pull Stud	BT-40: MAS P40T-1 (45˚); BT-50: BT-50 (90˚)
Tool Capacity	BT-40: 30; BT-50: 24 (opt.: 32)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	BT-40: Ø75 / Ø150 mm (Ø3.0 / Ø5.9 in); BT-50: Ø125 / Ø245 mm (Ø4.9 / Ø9.6 in) (with / without adjacent tools)
Max Tool Length	BT-40: 300 mm (11.8 in); BT-50: 350 mm (13.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	BT-40: 8 kg (18 lb); BT-50: 20 kg (44 lb)
Tool Selection	Memory Random
Power Requirement	45 kVA (BT-50 with through-spindle coolant: 55 kVA)
Air Supply	0.5 ~ 0.7 MPa x 690 NL/min
Coolant Tank Capacity	400 L (106 US gal)
Machine Height	3,304 mm (130.1 in); 2,785 mm (109.6 in) with Z axis fixed / Z servo motor removed [BT-50 24T: 2,961 mm (116.6 in)]
Installation Footprint	4,787 x 3,721 mm (188.5 x 146.5 in) incl. accessories [rear type: 3,613 x 4,559 mm (142.2 x 179.5 in)]
Machine Dimensions	BT-40: 3,350 x 2,495 mm (131.9 x 98.2 in); BT-50: 3,350 x 2,514 mm (131.9 x 99.0 in)
Machine Weight	BT-40: 10,000 kg (22,046 lb); BT-50: 10,500 kg (23,148 lb) with 24T, 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) with 32T
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-MF Plus

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Rapids of 36 / 36 / 30 m/min (1,417 / 1,417 / 1,181 ipm), faster than the 30 / 30 / 24 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 / 945 ipm) of the VESTA-1300B+ on the same travels
BT-40 spindle choice of 10,000, 12,000 or 15,000 rpm at 18.5 / 11 kW (24.8 / 14.8 hp)
BT-50 option takes tools up to Ø245 mm (Ø9.6 in), 350 mm (13.8 in) long and 20 kg (44 lb)
1,500 x 670 mm (59.1 x 26.4 in) table rated for 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Rear-type installation listed at 3,613 x 4,559 mm (142.2 x 179.5 in) as an alternative layout

Limitations

The 8,000 rpm BT-50 spindle is rated 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp), lower than the BT-40 heads
The BT-50 magazine holds 24 tools as standard; the 32-tool option raises the weight from 10,500 kg (23,148 lb) to 11,000 kg (24,251 lb)
BT-40 tools are limited to Ø75 mm (Ø3.0 in) with neighbouring pockets loaded
Needs 45 kVA, or 55 kVA for BT-50 with through-spindle coolant, and a 4,787 x 3,721 mm (188.5 x 146.5 in) footprint

Best For

Long plates and multi-part fixtures on a 1,500 x 670 mm (59.1 x 26.4 in) table Mixed work where 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) rapids shorten positioning moves Large face mills and boring bars on the BT-50 option Aluminium and finishing work on the 15,000 rpm BT-40 spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the VESTA-1300+ and the VESTA-1300B+?

Travels, table and table load are the same: 1,330 x 670 x 650 mm (52.4 x 26.4 x 25.6 in), 1,500 x 670 mm (59.1 x 26.4 in) and 1,300 kg (2,866 lb). The VESTA-1300+ rapids at 36 / 36 / 30 m/min, the VESTA-1300B+ at 30 / 30 / 24 m/min. The VESTA-1300B+ also offers a 6,000 rpm BT-50 spindle rated 18.5 / 15 kW (24.8 / 20.1 hp), which the VESTA-1300+ does not list.

02 Should I choose BT-40 or BT-50 on the VESTA-1300+?

BT-40 gives 10,000 to 15,000 rpm at 18.5 / 11 kW (24.8 / 14.8 hp) and a 30-tool magazine. BT-50 gives 8,000 rpm at 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp) and 24 tools (32 optional), but takes tools up to Ø245 mm (Ø9.6 in) and 20 kg (44 lb). Choose BT-50 for large cutters and long reach, BT-40 for speed.

03 How heavy is the VESTA-1300+?

10,000 kg (22,046 lb) with the BT-40 spindle. With BT-50 it is 10,500 kg (23,148 lb) with the 24-tool magazine and 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) with the 32-tool magazine. Height is 3,304 mm (130.1 in) in running condition.

04 How much floor space does the VESTA-1300+ need?

The installation footprint including accessories is 4,787 x 3,721 mm (188.5 x 146.5 in). A rear-type arrangement is listed at 3,613 x 4,559 mm (142.2 x 179.5 in). The machine itself measures 3,350 x 2,495 mm (131.9 x 98.2 in) in BT-40 form and 3,350 x 2,514 mm (131.9 x 99.0 in) in BT-50 form.