Hyundai WIA CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Hyundai WIA L300MC

Est. $150,000 - $250,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · wiamachine.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

355 mm (14 in)

Z Travel

750 mm (29.5 in)

Max Spindle

3,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

12 tools

Rapid Traverse

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

Spindle Power

22 / 18.5 kW (29.5 / 24.8 hp)

How much does the Hyundai WIA L300MC cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$150,000 - $250,000

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 L300MC puts a 12 in (305 mm) chuck and live tooling on the L300 frame. It turns up to 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter and 600 mm (23.6 in) in length, with a 3,000 rpm main spindle and driven tools at 4,000 rpm.

This is the short, wide one of the family. The L300A carries a 10 in (254 mm) chuck and turns 720 mm (28.3 in) long; the L300MC gives up some of that length for the larger chuck and for 355 mm (14 in) of X travel, where the L300A has 290 mm (11.4 in). The extra X stroke earns its keep with driven tools, since a live holder standing off the turret needs room to clear the part before it can index.

The spindle is belt driven. Torque is printed as 787.3 / 465 N·m (580.7 / 343 ft-lbf) and power as 22 / 18.5 kW (29.5 / 24.8 hp). The first torque figure is above the 739 N·m of the gear-driven L300A, but the second, 465 N·m, is well below the L300A's 622 N·m. WIA's table does not label either pair, so ask which figure is continuous before sizing a heavy cut around the higher number.

Top speed is the lowest of the three sizes: the L300A reaches 3,600 rpm and the L300LMA 3,500 rpm. With a 12 in chuck that is a reasonable trade, though it limits surface speed on small diameters. The turret has 12 stations, Z travel is 750 mm (29.5 in), and rapids are 20 m/min (787 ipm) on X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) on Z. No Y travel is listed.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	12 in (305 mm)
Max Turning Diameter	500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Turning Length	600 mm (23.6 in)
Max Spindle Speed	3,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	22 / 18.5 kW (29.5 / 24.8 hp)
Turret Stations	12
X-Axis Travel	355 mm (14 in)
Z-Axis Travel	750 mm (29.5 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	X/Z: 20 / 24 m/min (787 / 945 ipm)
Spindle Torque	787.3 / 465 N·m (580.7 / 343 ft-lbf)
Spindle Drive	Belt
Tool Capacity	12 tools
Live Tool Speed	4,000 rpm

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

12 in (305 mm) chuck, the largest of the L300A, L300LMA and L300MC, with a 500 mm (19.7 in) turning diameter
Live tools at 4,000 rpm on a 12-station turret
355 mm (14 in) of X travel, against 290 mm (11.4 in) on the L300A and L300LMA
Spindle torque listed at 787.3 / 465 N·m (580.7 / 343 ft-lbf) with 22 / 18.5 kW (29.5 / 24.8 hp)
Rapids of 20 m/min (787 ipm) on X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) on Z

Limitations

Turning length is 600 mm (23.6 in), the shortest of the three; the L300LMA turns 1280 mm (50.4 in)
3,000 rpm top speed, below the 3,600 rpm of the L300A, restricts small-diameter finishing
The second torque figure drops to 465 N·m (343 ft-lbf), a wide gap from 787.3 N·m that needs explaining before heavy continuous cuts are planned
No Y-axis travel in the table, so driven tools work on the centreline only

Best For

Flanges, hubs and housings held in a 12 in (305 mm) chuck Chucked parts up to 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter with drilled bolt circles Turn-and-drill work using 4,000 rpm live tools Short, heavy parts within 600 mm (23.6 in) of turning length

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What chuck size and capacity does the L300MC have?

A 12 in (305 mm) chuck, a maximum turning diameter of 500 mm (19.7 in) and a maximum turning length of 600 mm (23.6 in). X travel is 355 mm (14 in) and Z travel is 750 mm (29.5 in).

02 How does the L300MC differ from the L300A?

The L300MC has the larger chuck, 12 in (305 mm) against 10 in (254 mm) on the L300A, plus live tools at 4,000 rpm and 355 mm (14 in) of X travel. The L300A turns longer, 720 mm (28.3 in) against 600 mm (23.6 in), spins faster at 3,600 rpm against 3,000 rpm, and has a gear-driven spindle listed at 739 / 622 N·m (545.1 / 458.8 ft-lbf).

03 What are the spindle ratings of the L300MC?

WIA lists a belt-driven spindle with a 3,000 rpm maximum, 22 / 18.5 kW (29.5 / 24.8 hp) of power and 787.3 / 465 N·m (580.7 / 343 ft-lbf) of torque. The pairs are not labelled in the table, so confirm which figure is the continuous rating.

04 Can the L300MC mill and drill as well as turn?

Yes, within limits. The table lists live tools at 4,000 rpm on the 12-station turret. It lists X and Z travel only, with no Y travel, so expect centreline drilling, cross holes and slots rather than off-centre milling.