Hwacheon VT-1350 MC
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max swing
max turning diameter
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Overview
The Hwacheon VT-1350 MC is the milling (MC) version of the VT-1350, a large ram-type CNC vertical turning centre built for heavy cutting and high-precision machining of big parts. Hwacheon's catalogue names ship, wind-power and plant components as its target work, and the MC version adds a C axis and a driven milling spindle in the ram so that turning, milling, drilling and tapping can be completed in one chucking.
The machine swings 1,750 mm and turns up to 1,650 mm diameter and 1,300 mm high on a 1,350 mm table rated for 8,000 kgf. The table is driven by a 45/37 kW motor through a two-speed gearbox (1-89 rpm and 90-350 rpm) and delivers up to 23,460 Nm of torque. For milling, the C axis indexes in 0.001 degree steps and the 250 mm square ram carries a BT-50 spindle rated at 26/22 kW and 386/326 Nm, running to 3,000 rpm.
The ram travels -400 to +1,100 mm in X and 1,000 mm in Z, and the cross rail moves 800 mm on the W axis with twin servo motors. X, Z and W run on box ways, with rapid traverse of 12/12/5 m/min. A drum-type ATC holds 16 tools as standard (24 drum or 34 chain optional), taking tools up to 550 mm long, 350 mm diameter without neighbours and 120 kgf.
Control is FANUC 0i-TF Plus with Hwacheon's own turning software. The machine needs 8,090 x 5,125 mm of floor, stands 5,815 mm tall, weighs 30,000 kgf and draws 110 kVA. It sits in the middle of Hwacheon's VT vertical turning range, which runs from the VT-450 to the VT-4500.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Swing | Ø1,750 mm (Ø68.90 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | Ø1,650 mm (Ø64.96 in) |
| Max Turning Height | 1,300 mm (51.18 in) |
| Max Workpiece Height | 1,300 mm (51.18 in) |
| X Axis Travel | -400 to +1,100 mm (-15.75 to +43.31 in) (ram left/right) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.37 in) (ram up/down) |
| W Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.50 in) (cross rail up/down) |
| Table Size | Ø1,350 mm (Ø53.15 in) |
| Table Speed Max | 350 rpm (2-speed: low 1-89 rpm, high 90-350 rpm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 45 / 37 kW (60 / 50 hp) table motor (30 min / cont.) |
| Spindle Torque | 23,460 Nm (17,304 lb-ft) table |
| Max Table Load | 8,000 kgf (17,637 lbf) |
| C Axis Min Increment | 0.001 deg |
| C Axis Speed Max | 3 rpm |
| Milling Spindle Power | 26 / 22 kW (35 / 29.5 hp) (30 min / cont.) |
| Milling Spindle Torque | 386 / 326 Nm (284.7 / 240.5 lb-ft) |
| Milling Spindle Speed Max | 3,000 rpm |
| Ram Size | □250 mm (□9.84 in) |
| Spindle Taper | 7/24 taper BT-50 |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | X / Z / W 12 / 12 / 5 m/min (472 / 472 / 197 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | X / Z 1-2,000 mm/min (0.03-78.74 ipm); C 0-900 deg/min |
| Tool Capacity | 16 (optional 24 drum type or 34 chain type, each including 1 dummy cover) |
| Turning Tool Size | □40 mm (mm type) / □1.5 in (inch type) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø150 / Ø350 mm (Ø5.90 / Ø13.78 in) with / without adjacent tools |
| Max Tool Length | 550 mm (21.65 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 120 kgf (265 lbf) |
| Feed Motors | X / Z / W 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 kW (7.5 / 7.5 / 7.5 hp) |
| Power Requirement | 110 kVA, 380 V, 60 Hz |
| Machine Dimensions | 8,090 x 5,125 mm (318.50 x 201.77 in) L x W, height 5,815 mm (228.94 in) |
| Machine Weight | 30,000 kgf (66,139 lbf) |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-TF Plus |
| Guideways | Box way (X, Z, W axes), cross-rail moving type |
Specifications sourced from hwacheon.com — verified 2026-09-25
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Turning and milling in one chucking: C axis with 0.001 degree indexing plus a 26/22 kW BT-50 milling spindle in the ram
- Very high table torque of 23,460 Nm through a two-speed gearbox for heavy roughing at low speed
- Large capacity: 1,650 mm turning diameter, 1,300 mm height and 8,000 kgf table load
- Box ways on X, Z and W and a twin-servo cross rail for rigidity and positioning accuracy
- ATC expandable from 16 to 24 (drum) or 34 (chain) tools, handling tools up to 120 kgf
Limitations
- Milling spindle tops out at 3,000 rpm, so it is aimed at heavy milling rather than fast finishing
- C axis maximum speed is only 3 rpm, suited to positioning and contouring rather than high-speed rotary milling
- 30,000 kgf machine with an 8,090 x 5,125 mm footprint and 5,815 mm height needs a substantial foundation and building
- 110 kVA supply at 380 V, 60 Hz as listed; other voltages need confirming with Hwacheon
- Rapid traverse of 12/12/5 m/min is modest, typical of a box-way heavy-duty machine
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both share the same swing, table and axes. The MC version adds a C axis (0.001 degree minimum increment, 3 rpm maximum) and a driven milling spindle in the ram rated at 26/22 kW, 386/326 Nm and 3,000 rpm, so milling, drilling and tapping can be done in the same setup.
02
Maximum swing is 1,750 mm, maximum turning diameter 1,650 mm and maximum turning height 1,300 mm. The 1,350 mm table carries up to 8,000 kgf.
03
The table motor is rated 45 kW for 30 minutes and 37 kW continuous, with a two-speed gearbox (1-89 rpm and 90-350 rpm) and a maximum torque of 23,460 Nm.
04
16 tools as standard in a drum magazine, with 24-tool drum and 34-tool chain magazines available as options. Tools can be up to 550 mm long and 120 kgf.
05
The specification table lists a FANUC 0i-TF Plus control, supported by Hwacheon's own turning software such as the HLVC chatter control and L-CAL cutting-condition calculator.
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