Hyundai WIA LV8500 Series
Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
Overview
The Hyundai WIA LV8500 Series is a heavy-duty vertical turning center designed for production machining of medium-to-large disc-shaped workpieces up to 850 mm (33.5 in) diameter. Available in R/L (standard turning) and RM/LM (milling-capable) configurations, the LV8500 bridges the gap between the mid-size LV500 and the large-capacity LV1100 in Hyundai WIA's vertical turning lineup. With an 18-inch chuck and 37/22 kW (49.6/29.5 hp) belt-driven spindle, the LV8500 delivers serious cutting power for steel and cast iron disc components.
The spindle reaches 2,000 RPM and produces 1,660/986 N.m of torque, providing excellent material removal rates on workpiece diameters from 300 mm to the full 850 mm capacity. Box way construction on both axes ensures maximum rigidity and vibration damping for heavy roughing operations on castings and forgings. The generous 800 mm (31.5 in) maximum turning height accommodates tall flanged and cylindrical workpieces that smaller VTLs cannot handle.
Axis travels of 465 mm (18.3 in) in X and 800 mm (31.5 in) in Z provide full coverage of the workpiece envelope. The 12-station turret with 32/63 mm tool capacity handles large-shank tooling for heavy cuts. The RM/LM variants add BMT turret capability with 4,000 RPM live tooling for milling, drilling, and tapping operations without workpiece transfer. Rapid traverse of 20 m/min (787 ipm) on both axes maintains good productivity between cuts.
New LV8500 Series machines price between $200,000 and $320,000 depending on R/L or RM/LM configuration. The series competes with the DN Solutions Puma VTR-1012, Emag VSC 400, and similar 800-850 mm class VTLs. The LV8500 offers right-and-left structure options for optimized gantry loader integration in automated production cells.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Max Turning Height | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Chuck Size | inch |
| Table Speed Max | 2,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 37/22 kW (49.6/29.5 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | N.m |
| X-Axis Travel | 465 mm (18.3 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 20/20 m/min (787 ipm) X/Z |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| Tool Size | mm |
| Guideway Type | Box ways (X and Z) |
| Spindle Drive | Belt |
| Milling Tool Speed | r/min |
| Machine Configuration | Vertical turning center |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Description | Unit |
| Max Turning Dia | mm |
| Max Turning Length | mm |
| Spindle Rpm | r/min |
| Spindle Output | kW |
| Travel | mm |
| Rapid Travel | m/min |
| No Of Tools | EA |
| Type Of Business | Business Type 1VehiclesIT/ElectronicsMachinery/ShipbuildingComplex & Precise PartsDie&Mold IndustryEnergyOthersBusiness Type 2 |
| E Mail | @ |
Specifications sourced from wiamachine.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 37 kW spindle power with 1,660 N.m torque provides aggressive material removal capability on steel and cast iron disc components up to 850 mm diameter
- 2,000 RPM table speed enables high surface speeds across the full range of workpiece diameters for productive finishing passes
- Box way construction on both axes delivers superior vibration damping and rigidity for heavy roughing of castings and forgings
- RM/LM variants with 4,000 RPM live tooling enable complete mill-turn operations without transferring large workpieces to a second machine
- 800 mm turning height accommodates tall flanged and cylindrical components beyond the capability of smaller VTLs
- Right and left structure options enable optimized gantry loader integration for automated multi-machine production cells
Limitations
- 850 mm max turning diameter falls between the LV500 (550 mm) and LV1100 (1,160 mm) -- shops may find the LV800R at similar capacity more established
- Belt-driven spindle delivers less peak torque than gear-driven alternatives for very heavy roughing on tough materials
- 18-inch chuck may be larger than needed for shops primarily machining parts under 500 mm diameter
- Hyundai WIA's VTL-specific service expertise is less established than horizontal turning center support in North America
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
New LV8500 Series machines price between $200,000 and $320,000. Base R/L models start around $200,000-$240,000, while RM/LM models with 4,000 RPM live tooling run $260,000-$320,000. Adding automation (gantry loader, conveyor) can bring total cell cost to $350,000-$400,000.
02
Both handle similar maximum turning diameters (850 mm vs. 800 mm). The LV8500 offers higher spindle power (37 kW vs. 45 kW on the LV800R) and faster live tooling (4,000 RPM vs. standard). The LV800R is the more established model. The LV8500 adds right/left structure optimization for automated cells.
03
R (Right) and L (Left) indicate the machine structure orientation, which determines the gantry loader approach direction. In multi-machine automated cells, R and L variants are paired to enable a single gantry system to service multiple machines efficiently from the optimal approach angle.
04
R/L models are standard vertical turning centers for turning-only operations. RM/LM models add BMT turret capability with 4,000 RPM live tooling for milling, drilling, tapping, and other secondary operations. The RM/LM configuration eliminates second-setup requirements for parts needing bolt holes, keyways, or cross-drilled features.
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