Hwacheon Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hwacheon Vesta 650

Est. $130,000 - $210,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

No. 40 (BT40 / CAT40)

Tool Capacity

24 tools (arm-type ATC; 40-tool optional)

Table Size

1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in)

Rapid Traverse

42/42/36 m/min (X/Y/Z)

Spindle Power

22/15 kW (30/20 hp)

How much does the Hwacheon Vesta 650 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$130,000 - $210,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Hwacheon. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hwacheon Vesta 650 is listed as a vertical machining center with 1,050 x 650 x 600 mm (41.3 x 25.6 x 23.6 in) of X, Y and Z travel, a 1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in) table and a No. 40 spindle running to 12,000 RPM, with 15,000 RPM as an option. The figures on this page come from a third-party listing, not from Hwacheon's own product data, so treat them as a starting point and confirm them on the machine or its documents.

The listed spindle rating is 22/15 kW (30/20 hp), and the taper is given as No. 40 in BT40 or CAT40 form. Tools change through an arm-type ATC holding 24 tools, with a 40-tool magazine as an option; jobs with large tool families will want the larger one. Rapids are listed as 42/42/36 m/min (X/Y/Z).

The table carries 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). Linear guides on all axes are standard in this listing, with box ways offered as an option, so a used machine could have either; the guideway type changes how it behaves in heavy cuts and is worth checking on any machine offered for sale. Coolant is described as programmable flood with the machine ready for a chip conveyor, which suggests the conveyor itself may not be included.

The listing gives the control as Fanuc 0iMF Plus and the weight as approx. 11,500 kg (25,353 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in)
X Y Z Travel	1,050 x 650 x 600 mm (41.3 x 25.6 x 23.6 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Taper	No. 40 (BT40 / CAT40)
Spindle Motor Power	22/15 kW (30/20 hp)
Tool Capacity	24 tools (arm-type ATC; 40-tool optional)
Rapid Traverse Rate	42/42/36 m/min (X/Y/Z)
Max Table Load	1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Guideway Type	Linear guides (all axes, standard); Box ways (option)
CNC Control	Fanuc 0iMF Plus
Coolant System	Programmable flood + chip conveyor ready
Machine Weight	Approx. 11,500 kg (25,353 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

Listed spindle rating of 22/15 kW (30/20 hp), with 15,000 RPM available as an option over the standard 12,000 RPM
1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in) table rated for 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Rapids listed at 42/42/36 m/min (X/Y/Z)
40-tool magazine available as an option to the 24-tool arm-type ATC

Limitations

The table comes from a third-party listing and has not been checked against Hwacheon's own data
Standard magazine holds only 24 tools; 40 is an option
Box ways are an option, so the guideway type of a given machine must be checked
Listed as chip conveyor ready, so the conveyor may be an extra

Best For

Buyers checking a Vesta 650 against its listed figures Parts and fixtures within a 1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in) table General No. 40 taper milling at 12,000 or 15,000 RPM

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels of the Hwacheon Vesta 650?

The listing gives 1,050 x 650 x 600 mm (41.3 x 25.6 x 23.6 in) for X, Y and Z, over a 1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in) table rated for 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). These figures come from a third-party listing, so check them on the machine.

02 What spindle and tool changer does the Vesta 650 have?

A No. 40 spindle (BT40 or CAT40) to 12,000 RPM, with 15,000 RPM as an option, listed at 22/15 kW (30/20 hp). The arm-type ATC holds 24 tools, and a 40-tool magazine is listed as an option.

03 Does the Vesta 650 have linear guides or box ways?

The listing gives linear guides on all axes as standard and box ways as an option. A used machine could have either, so ask the seller or check the machine documents before relying on one or the other for your type of cutting.

04 How does the Vesta 650 relate to the VESTA-650T?

They are different machines. The VESTA-650T has a 1,400 x 600 mm (55.1 x 23.6 in) table rated for 800 kg (1,764 lb), 12,000 / 15,000 rpm spindles at 18.5 / 11 kW (24.8 / 14.8 hp), tool magazines listed as Left: 30 / Right: 30 and a weight of 10,000 kg (22,046 lb).