Hwacheon VT-3000

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

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Key Specifications

Tool Capacity

Table Size

Ø3,000 mm (Ø118.1 in)

Rapid Traverse

8 / 8 / 0.5 m/min (315 / 315 / 20 ipm) (X / Z / W)

variants

VT-3000 (Milling)

swing over bed

Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in)

max turning diameter

Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in)

How much does the Hwacheon VT-3000 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

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Overview

The Hwacheon VT-3000 is a heavy vertical turning and milling machine with a Ø3,000 mm (Ø118.1 in) table that turns parts up to Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in) in diameter and 2,500 mm (98.4 in) tall. It is listed only as the VT-3000 (Milling), so every machine comes with a BT-50 milling spindle and an indexing C axis on the table, under a SIEMENS 840D sl control.

The table turns at 1 ~ 100 rpm in 2 steps, driven by a 100 / 81 kW (134.1 / 108.6 hp) motor through a double pinion, and delivers 100,299 Nm (73,981 lb-ft) of torque. It carries 30,000 kgf (66,138 lb). Because the maximum turning diameter is well beyond the table diameter, large rings and casings can overhang the table edge, so the clamping arrangement for the biggest parts deserves attention before the order is placed.

The tool works from a □350 mm (□13.8 in) ram. X runs -200 ~ 3,800 mm (-7.9 ~ 149.6 in), Z 1,500 mm (59.1 in), and the cross rail moves 2,000 mm (78.7 in) on W. Rapids are 8 m/min (315 ipm) on X and Z, but the cross rail moves at 0.5 m/min (20 ipm), so W is a setup axis, positioned once per job rather than during cutting. The milling spindle is 38 / 30 kW (51.0 / 40.2 hp) and reaches 1,500 rpm; the C axis indexes in 0.001° steps, turns at up to 0.5 rpm and feeds at 0 ~ 180 deg/min.

The magazine holds 12 tools: □50 mm turning tools and BT-50 milling tools up to Ø180 mm (Ø7.1 in) with adjacent pockets full, Ø350 mm (Ø13.8 in) with them empty, 415 mm (16.3 in) long and 100 kgf (220 lb). Against the VT-2000, which turns Ø2,500 mm (Ø98.4 in) and carries 15,000 kgf (33,069 lb), the VT-3000 doubles the load rating. The installation is substantial: 95,000 kg (209,437 lb), 9,600 mm (378.0 in) high on 11,100 x 7,800 mm (437.0 x 307.1 in), with 200 kVA at 380 V, 60 Hz and 5 ~ 7 bar air.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Variants	VT-3000 (Milling)
Swing Over Bed	Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in)
Max Turning Height	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Table Size	Ø3,000 mm (Ø118.1 in)
Table Speed Max	1 ~ 100 rpm, 2 steps
Table Motor	100 / 81 kW (134.1 / 108.6 hp)
Max Table Torque	100,299 Nm (73,981 lb-ft)
Max Table Load	30,000 kgf (66,138 lb)
C Axis Drive	Double pinion
C Axis	0.001° indexing, 0.5 rpm max, 0 ~ 180 deg/min cutting feed
X Axis Travel	-200 ~ 3,800 mm (-7.9 ~ 149.6 in) (ram)
Z Axis Travel	1,500 mm (59.1 in) (ram)
W Axis Travel	2,000 mm (78.7 in) (cross rail)
Rapid Traverse Rate	8 / 8 / 0.5 m/min (315 / 315 / 20 ipm) (X / Z / W)
Ram Size	□350 mm (□13.8 in)
Milling Spindle Taper	BT-50
Milling Spindle Motor	38 / 30 kW (51.0 / 40.2 hp)
Milling Spindle Speed Max	1,500 rpm
Tool Capacity	12
Turning Tool Size	□50 mm (mm type)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø180 / Ø350 mm (Ø7.1 / Ø13.8 in) (adjacent pockets full / empty)
Max Tool Length	415 mm (16.3 in)
Max Tool Weight	100 kgf (220 lb)
Power Requirement	200 kVA, 380 V, 60 Hz
Air Supply	5 ~ 7 bar
Machine Height	9,600 mm (378.0 in)
Machine Dimensions	11,100 x 7,800 mm (437.0 x 307.1 in) (L x W)
Machine Weight	95,000 kg (209,437 lb)
CNC Control	SIEMENS 840D sl

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Turns parts up to Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in) and 2,500 mm (98.4 in) tall
100,299 Nm (73,981 lb-ft) of table torque from a 100 / 81 kW (134.1 / 108.6 hp) double-pinion drive
Table load of 30,000 kgf (66,138 lb)
Milling spindle of 38 / 30 kW (51.0 / 40.2 hp) with BT-50 taper, standard on every machine
Magazine takes tools up to 100 kgf (220 lb) and Ø350 mm (Ø13.8 in) with adjacent pockets empty

Limitations

Cross rail rapid is only 0.5 m/min (20 ipm) over 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of W travel
C axis turns at no more than 0.5 rpm, slow for milling around the full circumference
Milling spindle tops out at 1,500 rpm
Needs 9,600 mm (378.0 in) of height, 200 kVA and a foundation for 95,000 kg (209,437 lb)

Best For

Large rings, casings and flanges up to Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in) Parts up to 30,000 kgf (66,138 lb) on a Ø3,000 mm table Turning, drilling and milling large parts in one setup Tall parts up to 2,500 mm (98.4 in)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large a part can the VT-3000 turn?

Up to Ø4,000 mm (Ø157.5 in) in diameter and 2,500 mm (98.4 in) tall, on a Ø3,000 mm (Ø118.1 in) table rated for 30,000 kgf (66,138 lb). Parts larger than the table overhang its edge, so plan the fixturing for the largest diameters.

02 Does every VT-3000 have milling?

Yes. The only listed variant is the VT-3000 (Milling), with a 38 / 30 kW (51.0 / 40.2 hp) BT-50 milling spindle to 1,500 rpm and a C axis with 0.001° indexing, 0.5 rpm maximum and 0 ~ 180 deg/min cutting feed.

03 How does the VT-3000 compare with the VT-4500?

The VT-4500 has a Ø4,500 mm (Ø177.2 in) table, turns Ø5,000 mm (Ø196.9 in), carries 40,000 kgf (88,184 lb) and weighs 140,000 kg (308,644 lb), with rapids of 6 m/min (236 ipm). The VT-3000 is smaller and quicker, with 8 m/min (315 ipm) rapids and 95,000 kg (209,437 lb) of machine.

04 What are the VT-3000 travels?

X is -200 ~ 3,800 mm (-7.9 ~ 149.6 in) on the □350 mm (□13.8 in) ram, Z is 1,500 mm (59.1 in), and the cross rail moves 2,000 mm (78.7 in) on W. Rapids are 8 / 8 / 0.5 m/min (315 / 315 / 20 ipm) on X, Z and W.

05 What services does the VT-3000 need?

A 200 kVA supply at 380 V, 60 Hz and compressed air at 5 ~ 7 bar. The machine stands 9,600 mm (378.0 in) high, occupies 11,100 x 7,800 mm (437.0 x 307.1 in) and weighs 95,000 kg (209,437 lb), so the building and foundation have to be checked early.