Hyundai WIA CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Hyundai WIA E160A

Est. $40,000 - $60,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · wiamachine.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

165 mm (6.5 in)

Z Travel

330 mm (13 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

12 tools

Rapid Traverse

X/Z: 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 ipm)

Spindle Power

11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp)

How much does the Hyundai WIA E160A cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$40,000 - $60,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Hyundai WIA. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

At 6,000 rpm, the Hyundai WIA E160A is the high-speed version of the E160 lathe: a 6 in (152 mm) chuck, a 12-station turret and an 11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp) belt-driven spindle on a frame with 165 mm (6.5 in) of X travel and 330 mm (13 in) of Z.

Six thousand rpm matters on small diameters. A slender part needs high spindle speed before the cutting edge reaches a sensible surface speed in aluminium or brass, and this is where the E160A earns its place. The cost is torque. It is listed at 35.8 / 70 N·m (26.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf), against 64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf) on the E160C, which stops at 4,000 rpm.

Maximum turning diameter is 280 mm (11 in) and maximum turning length is 300 mm (11.8 in). A 6 in chuck will not grip anything close to 280 mm, so the practical part range is set by the chuck and its jaws, not by the diameter figure.

The turret has 12 stations, two more than the E160C, which helps when a part needs roughing and finishing tools for both outside and inside diameters in one setup. Rapids are 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 ipm) on X and Z. With strokes this short, tool-to-tool indexing and chuck open and close time will shape the cycle more than axis travel does.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	280 mm (11 in)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp)
Turret Stations	12
Spindle Drive	Belt
Chuck Size	6 in (152 mm)
Max Turning Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
X-Axis Travel	165 mm (6.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	330 mm (13 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	X/Z: 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 ipm)
Spindle Torque	35.8 / 70 N·m (26.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf)
Tool Capacity	12 tools

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6,000 rpm spindle, against 4,000 rpm on the E160C
12-station turret, where the E160C has 10 stations
300 mm (11.8 in) maximum turning length, longer than the 280 mm (11 in) of the E160C
30 / 30 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 ipm) rapids on X and Z
11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp) spindle motor, the same rating as the 8 in E160C

Limitations

Spindle torque is 35.8 / 70 N·m (26.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf), a little over half the 64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf) of the E160C
The 6 in (152 mm) chuck limits gripping diameter well below the 280 mm (11 in) maximum turning diameter
X travel of 165 mm (6.5 in) and Z travel of 330 mm (13 in) leave little room for long boring bars or shaft-type parts

Best For

Small-diameter parts in aluminium and brass at up to 6,000 rpm Short chucked work within 300 mm (11.8 in) of length Jobs that fill all 12 turret stations in one setup Light finishing cuts where 70 N·m (51.6 ft-lbf) is enough

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How fast does the E160A spindle run?

Up to 6,000 rpm. The spindle is belt-driven and rated 11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp) with 35.8 / 70 N·m (26.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf) of torque. That combination favours small diameters and light cuts over heavy roughing.

02 E160A or E160C: which one fits my parts?

Choose on diameter and material. The E160A has a 6 in (152 mm) chuck, 6,000 rpm and a 12-station turret. The E160C has an 8 in (203 mm) chuck, 4,000 rpm, 10 stations and 64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf). Small parts in free-cutting materials favour the E160A. Larger diameters in steel favour the E160C.

03 What is the largest part the E160A can turn?

The listed maximum turning diameter is 280 mm (11 in) and the maximum turning length is 300 mm (11.8 in), with 165 mm (6.5 in) of X travel and 330 mm (13 in) of Z. The 6 in (152 mm) chuck decides what can be held, so parts near the maximum diameter need suitable jaws or a fixture.

04 How many tools does the E160A turret hold?

12. The turret has 12 stations and the tool capacity is listed as 12 tools. The E160C, by comparison, has 10 stations. Tool shank and boring bar sizes are not in the headline table, so get them before ordering holders.