Hyundai WIA CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Hyundai WIA KL6500AW

Q: How much does the Hyundai WIA KL6500AW cost?

Our best estimate for the Hyundai WIA KL6500AW is $120,000 - $180,000. This is an estimate for a cnc lathes / turning centers in this class, not a quote from Hyundai WIA; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/hyundai-wia-kl6500aw#price; the request is passed to Hyundai WIA or an authorised dealer.

Est. $120,000 - $180,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · wiamachine.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

400 mm (15.7 in)

Z Travel

720 mm (28.3 in)

Max Spindle

Belt: 2,000 (Built-in: 2,500 optional)

Tool Capacity

12 tools

Rapid Traverse

X/Z: 20 / 24 m/min (787 / 945 ipm)

Spindle Power

37 kW (49.6 hp) (37 kW (49.6 hp) optional)

How much does the Hyundai WIA KL6500AW cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $180,000

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 KL6500AW is a turning centre laid out for wheels. Hyundai WIA's table gives a maximum wheel size of 24 inches (610 mm), a 24 in (610 mm) chuck and a maximum turning diameter of 660 mm (26 in), with a maximum turning length of only 710 mm (28 in). Large in diameter and short in length is the shape of the work it is built around.

Two spindles are listed. The standard one is belt-driven and runs to 2,000 rpm, and a built-in spindle reaching 2,500 rpm is optional. Power is 37 kW (49.6 hp) for either, so the option buys speed and not power. On a 24 in (610 mm) wheel the rim travels fast even at moderate spindle speed, which is why 2,000 rpm is less of a handicap here than it would be on a small-part lathe. Torque is listed as 553 / 448 N·m (407.9 / 330.4 ft-lbf), without a note on which spindle the pair describes.

X travel is 400 mm (15.7 in) and Z travel 720 mm (28.3 in), with rapids of 20 m/min (787 ipm) in X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) in Z. The turret has 12 stations and holds 12 tools. A wheel's turning, facing and boring passes rarely need that many, which leaves positions for duplicate finishing tools on long runs.

Hyundai WIA's LV800AW-TT covers a similar diameter, 650 mm (25.6 in), with a 22.5 in (572 mm) chuck, 55 kW (73.8 hp), 3,000 rpm and 8+8 tools. The KL6500AW is the lower-powered machine with the larger chuck. The table gives no workholding detail, machine weight or power supply, so confirm the chuck jaws or fixture for your wheel range before ordering.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	660 mm (26 in)
Max Wheel Size	24 inches (610 mm)
Max Spindle Speed	Belt: 2,000 (Built-in: 2,500 optional)
Spindle Motor Power	37 kW (49.6 hp) (37 kW (49.6 hp) optional)
Spindle Drive	Belt
Turret Stations	12
Chuck Size	24 in (610 mm)
Max Turning Length	710 mm (28 in)
X-Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	720 mm (28.3 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	X/Z: 20 / 24 m/min (787 / 945 ipm)
Spindle Torque	553 / 448 N·m (407.9 / 330.4 ft-lbf)
Tool Capacity	12 tools

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Sized for wheels up to 24 inches (610 mm), with a 24 in (610 mm) chuck
660 mm (26 in) maximum turning diameter on 400 mm (15.7 in) of X travel
37 kW (49.6 hp) spindle, with a 2,500 rpm built-in spindle offered as an option
12-station turret holding 12 tools
Rapids of 20 m/min (787 ipm) in X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) in Z

Limitations

The standard belt-driven spindle stops at 2,000 rpm; 2,500 rpm requires the optional built-in spindle
Turning length is 710 mm (28 in), so this is not a general shaft lathe
The torque row, 553 / 448 N·m (407.9 / 330.4 ft-lbf), does not say which spindle it describes
No live tooling, workholding or machine weight is listed in the table

Best For

Turning wheels up to 24 inches (610 mm) Disc-shaped parts up to 660 mm (26 in) in diameter Production runs that benefit from duplicate tools across 12 stations Large-diameter aluminium turning with the optional 2,500 rpm built-in spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What wheel sizes does the KL6500AW handle?

The table lists a maximum wheel size of 24 inches (610 mm), a 24 in (610 mm) chuck and a maximum turning diameter of 660 mm (26 in). It gives no minimum wheel size and no detail of the jaws or fixture, so check the clamping range against the smallest and largest wheels you run.

02 What is the difference between the belt and built-in spindles?

Speed. The belt-driven spindle is standard and runs to 2,000 rpm. The built-in spindle is an option and runs to 2,500 rpm. Hyundai WIA lists 37 kW (49.6 hp) for both. The table has one torque row, 553 / 448 N·m (407.9 / 330.4 ft-lbf), and does not assign it to either spindle, so ask for the torque curve of the one you intend to buy.

03 How does the KL6500AW compare with the LV800AW-TT?

The LV800AW-TT lists 650 mm (25.6 in) of turning diameter, a 22.5 in (572 mm) chuck, 55 kW (73.8 hp), 3,000 rpm and 8+8 tools, with rapids of 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in both axes. The KL6500AW has a 24 in (610 mm) chuck, 660 mm (26 in) of diameter, 37 kW (49.6 hp) and a single 12-station turret.

04 How many tools does the KL6500AW carry?

12 tools on a 12-station turret. The table shows no live-tool row, so drilling of bolt or valve holes off the centreline should not be assumed; ask Hyundai WIA what the turret can drive.

05 What are the travels and rapids of the KL6500AW?

X travel is 400 mm (15.7 in) and Z travel 720 mm (28.3 in). Rapid traverse is 20 m/min (787 ipm) in X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) in Z. Maximum turning length is 710 mm (28 in), close to the full Z stroke.