Hyundai WIA CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Hyundai WIA E160C

Est. $45,000 - $65,000 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

4,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

10 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 E160C cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$45,000 - $65,000

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

The Hyundai WIA E160C puts an 8 in (203 mm) chuck and 64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf) of spindle torque on the small E160 frame, and pays for it in top speed, which is 4,000 rpm. The motor is rated 11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp) and drives the spindle by belt.

The other half of the pair is the E160A, which has the same motor rating with a 6 in (152 mm) chuck, 6,000 rpm and 35.8 / 70 N·m (26.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf). Same power with more torque and less speed is what a lower drive ratio produces, so the E160C is the version to pick when the diameters are larger and the material is steel or cast iron.

The envelope is nearly square. Maximum turning diameter and maximum turning length are both 280 mm (11 in), inside 165 mm (6.5 in) of X travel and 330 mm (13 in) of Z. That shape suits flanges, discs, rings and short housings far better than shafts. The turret has 10 stations, and rapids are 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 ipm).

The SE2200 Series is the next step on the same 8 in (203 mm) chuck size, listed with 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp), 167 / 92 N·m (123.2 / 67.9 ft-lbf), 4,500 rpm, 12 stations and a 350 mm (13.8 in) turning diameter. If the parts already fill the E160C's envelope or need more than 10 tools, that is the comparison to make.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	280 mm (11 in)
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp)
Turret Stations	10
Spindle Drive	Belt
Chuck Size	8 in (203 mm)
Max Turning Length	280 mm (11 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	64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf)
Tool Capacity	10 tools

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

8 in (203 mm) chuck on a frame with only 165 mm (6.5 in) of X and 330 mm (13 in) of Z travel
64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf) of spindle torque, 80% more than the E160A
280 mm (11 in) maximum turning diameter and 280 mm (11 in) maximum turning length
Rapids of 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 ipm) on X and Z
11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp) belt-driven spindle

Limitations

Top speed is 4,000 rpm, against 6,000 rpm on the E160A, which limits cutting speed on small diameters
The turret has 10 stations, two fewer than the 12 of the E160A
Maximum turning length is 280 mm (11 in); the SE2200 Series reaches 307 mm (12.1 in) with 340 mm (13.4 in) of Z travel
Spindle power stays at 11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp), where the SE2200 Series offers 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp) on the same chuck size

Best For

Flanges, discs and rings up to 280 mm (11 in) in diameter Steel and cast iron parts that need torque at lower spindle speeds 8 in (203 mm) chuck work on short parts Second-operation facing and boring with up to 10 tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What chuck and torque does the E160C have?

An 8 in (203 mm) chuck and 64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf) of spindle torque from an 11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp) motor. Maximum spindle speed is 4,000 rpm and the drive is by belt.

02 Why is the E160C slower than the E160A?

The two share a motor rating of 11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp). The E160A turns that into 6,000 rpm and 35.8 / 70 N·m (26.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf). The E160C delivers 4,000 rpm and 64.4 / 126 N·m (47.5 / 92.9 ft-lbf). Lower speed with higher torque from the same power is consistent with a lower drive ratio, chosen to suit the larger chuck.

03 How does the E160C compare with the SE2200 Series?

Both use an 8 in (203 mm) chuck. The SE2200 Series is listed with 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp), 167 / 92 N·m (123.2 / 67.9 ft-lbf), 4,500 rpm, 12 stations and a 350 mm (13.8 in) turning diameter. The E160C has 11 / 7.5 kW (14.8 / 10.1 hp), 4,000 rpm, 10 stations and 280 mm (11 in). X and Z rapids are 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 ipm) on the E160C.

04 What part sizes suit the E160C?

Short, larger-diameter parts. Turning diameter and turning length both top out at 280 mm (11 in), with 165 mm (6.5 in) of X travel and 330 mm (13 in) of Z. Long shafts are outside what the table supports, while discs, flanges and rings held in the 8 in (203 mm) chuck are well inside it.