Hyundai WIA E160C

The Hyundai WIA E160C is a compact CNC turning center featuring a 45-degree slant bed and an 8-inch chuck, positioning it as the larger-chuck variant in the E160 family. With a maximum turning diameter of 280 mm (11 in) and turning length of 280 mm (11 in), the E160C handles medium-diameter parts while maintaining the compact footprint that defines the E-series.

The belt-driven spindle produces 11/7.5 kW (15/10 hp) at a maximum speed of 4,000 RPM, with torque output of 64.4/126 Nm. The lower RPM ceiling compared to the 6-inch chuck E160A reflects the larger chuck mass, but the higher torque output makes the E160C better suited to heavier cuts on larger-diameter steel and stainless components. The A2-6 spindle nose accommodates standard 8-inch chucks from major workholding manufacturers.

The 10-station high-speed servo turret indexes at 0.1 seconds per station, minimizing tool change time in multi-tool programs. Linear motion guideways on both axes deliver 30 m/min rapid traverse for efficient positioning between cuts. X-axis travel is 165 mm and Z-axis travel is 330 mm. The 45-degree one-piece cast bed provides the rigidity and thermal stability needed for consistent part quality.

At $45,000-$65,000 new, the E160C competes with the Haas ST-15, DN Solutions Lynx 2100B, and similar 8-inch chuck compact lathes. It offers a strong combination of chuck size, turret speed, and compact footprint for shops that need to handle slightly larger parts than a 6-inch chuck machine allows.