Hyundai WIA CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Hyundai WIA KIT4500

Est. $45,000 - $65,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · wiamachine.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

Z Travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

6 tools

Rapid Traverse

X/Z: 30 / 36 m/min (1,181 / 1,417 ipm)

Spindle Power

15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp)

How much does the Hyundai WIA KIT4500 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 KIT4500 is a small-part turning centre with a 6 in (152 mm) chuck, a maximum turning diameter of 165 mm (6.5 in), a maximum turning length of 300 mm (11.8 in) and a 6,000 rpm belt-driven spindle rated 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp). Everything about the table points at short, light, fast work.

The figure that stands out is X. Travel is 450 mm (17.7 in) in X against 300 mm (11.8 in) in Z, so the cross axis is half as long again as the longitudinal one on a machine that turns only 165 mm (6.5 in). A turret lathe of this capacity normally needs far less cross stroke. Hyundai WIA's table does not say how the extra travel is used, so ask how tools are arranged along X on the configuration you are quoted, and lay out a real part before assuming every tool clears it.

Rapids are 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z. On strokes this short, time between cuts is small, which is the point of the design. Spindle torque is 95.5 / 70 N·m (70.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf). That suits finishing and moderate cuts in bar-sized steel, brass and aluminium, and it rules out heavy roughing.

Tooling is the tightest limit. The table lists 6 turret stations and 6 tools. A part that needs roughing, finishing, grooving, threading, drilling and boring already fills every position, leaving none for a spare. No bar capacity, live tooling or Y axis appears in the table.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	165 mm (6.5 in)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp)
Turret Stations	6
Spindle Drive	Belt
Chuck Size	6 in (152 mm)
Max Turning Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
X-Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	X/Z: 30 / 36 m/min (1,181 / 1,417 ipm)
Spindle Torque	95.5 / 70 N·m (70.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf)
Tool Capacity	6 tools

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6,000 rpm spindle for small diameters, rated 15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp)
Rapids of 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z on short strokes
450 mm (17.7 in) of X travel, long for a 165 mm (6.5 in) turning diameter
6 in (152 mm) chuck matched to parts up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long

Limitations

Only 6 turret stations and 6 tools, which a part with six operations fills completely
Spindle torque is 95.5 / 70 N·m (70.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf), too little for heavy roughing
Maximum turning diameter is 165 mm (6.5 in) and Z travel 300 mm (11.8 in)
The table lists no bar capacity, live tooling or Y axis

Best For

Short-cycle production of small turned parts under 165 mm (6.5 in) in diameter Finishing at up to 6,000 rpm in brass, aluminium and free-cutting steel Parts that need no more than 6 tools Chucked blanks up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size parts does the KIT4500 turn?

Up to 165 mm (6.5 in) in diameter and 300 mm (11.8 in) long, held in a 6 in (152 mm) chuck. Z travel is 300 mm (11.8 in), the same as the turning length, so long drills and boring bars eat directly into the length of part you can reach.

02 Why does the KIT4500 have more X travel than Z travel?

The table does not explain it. It lists 450 mm (17.7 in) in X and 300 mm (11.8 in) in Z with a 165 mm (6.5 in) maximum turning diameter, so most of the X stroke is not needed to reach the centreline of the largest part. Ask Hyundai WIA how tooling is positioned along X, because that layout decides which tool combinations clear the chuck and the workpiece.

03 How many tools does the KIT4500 hold?

The table lists 6 turret stations and a tool capacity of 6 tools. Count your operations before choosing it: turning, facing, grooving, threading, drilling and boring take all six, with nothing left for a duplicate insert on long unattended runs.

04 How powerful is the KIT4500 spindle?

15 / 11 kW (20.1 / 14.8 hp) and 95.5 / 70 N·m (70.4 / 51.6 ft-lbf), belt-driven, with a 6,000 rpm top speed. The pairs are not labelled in the table; treat the lower figure of each as the one to plan sustained cuts on. This is a spindle for speed on small diameters, not for deep cuts.

05 How fast are the KIT4500 axes?

Rapid traverse is 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z. With only 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z travel, non-cutting moves are short, which helps most on parts with cycle times measured in seconds.