Hyundai WIA CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Hyundai WIA LV500 Series

Est. $140,000 - $200,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · wiamachine.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

325 mm (12.8 in)

Z Travel

625 mm (24.6 in)

Rapid Traverse

20/18 m/min (787/709 ipm) X/Z

Spindle Power

22/18.5 kW (29.5/24.8 hp)

max turning diameter

550 mm (21.7 in)

max turning height

600 mm (23.6 in)

How much does the Hyundai WIA LV500 Series cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$140,000 - $200,000

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 LV500 Series is a belt-driven vertical turning center family that turns up to 550 mm (21.7 in) in diameter and takes parts up to 600 mm (23.6 in) tall. Table speed is 2,000 RPM and spindle power 22/18.5 kW (29.5/24.8 hp).

The turret is the first choice to make inside the series: Hyundai WIA lists 8 or 12 stations depending on the model. Eight stations go quickly once a part needs roughing and finishing tools for both the outside and the bore plus a groove or a thread, so shops that run several part numbers without re-tooling should look at the 12-station models.

Height is the reason to pick this series over the LV4500 Series. Against the LV4500 Series, Z travel is 625 mm (24.6 in) instead of 495 mm (19.5 in) and turning diameter 550 mm instead of 495 mm. The trade is pace. Rapids are 20/18 m/min (787/709 ipm) on X/Z where the LV4500 Series moves at 24/24 m/min (945 ipm), and the top power figure is 22 kW against 26 kW. X travel is 325 mm (12.8 in).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	550 mm (21.7 in)
Max Turning Height	600 mm (23.6 in)
Table Speed Max	2,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	22/18.5 kW (29.5/24.8 hp)
X-Axis Travel	325 mm (12.8 in)
Z-Axis Travel	625 mm (24.6 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	20/18 m/min (787/709 ipm) X/Z
Turret Stations	8 or 12 (model dependent)
Spindle Drive	Belt

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

600 mm (23.6 in) maximum turning height with 625 mm (24.6 in) of Z travel
550 mm (21.7 in) turning diameter, above the 495 mm (19.5 in) of the LV4500 Series
Choice of 8 or 12 turret stations, depending on the model

Limitations

Table speed is limited to 2,000 RPM, which holds back surface speed on small diameters
Rapids of 20/18 m/min (787/709 ipm) on X/Z are slower than the 24/24 m/min (945 ipm) of the LV4500 Series
Some models in the series have only 8 turret stations

Best For

Taller chuck parts up to 600 mm (23.6 in) in turning height Housings, drums and rings up to 550 mm (21.7 in) in diameter Work where 625 mm (24.6 in) of Z travel matters more than rapid rate

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How many turret stations does the LV500 Series have?

Either 8 or 12, depending on the model. Hyundai WIA's table does not tie the count to a model code, so confirm it when specifying the machine, especially if the part family needs more than eight tools.

02 What size of part does the LV500 Series take?

Up to 550 mm (21.7 in) in turning diameter and 600 mm (23.6 in) in turning height. X travel is 325 mm (12.8 in) and Z travel 625 mm (24.6 in).

03 What are the spindle figures for the LV500 Series?

Table speed is 2,000 RPM with a belt drive, and spindle power is listed at 22/18.5 kW (29.5/24.8 hp). The table gives no torque figure for the series.