Hyundai WIA LV8500 Series
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max turning diameter
max turning height
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Overview
The Hyundai WIA LV8500 Series is a vertical turning center with box ways on X and Z, a listed maximum turning diameter of 850 mm (33.5 in) and a maximum turning height of 800 mm (31.5 in). The listed figures give a 2,000 RPM table speed through a belt drive, 37/22 kW (49.6/29.5 hp) of spindle power and a 12-station turret.
Box ways and the rapid rate say this is a machine set up for steady cutting more than for fast positioning. Rapids are 20/20 m/min (787 ipm) on X/Z, and sliding ways of this kind are chosen for damping under heavy or interrupted cuts. X travel is 465 mm (18.3 in). Z travel is 800 mm (31.5 in), the same as the turning height, so the turret can work the full height of the tallest part the machine accepts.
In size the series sits between two neighbours. The LV500 Series is listed at 550 mm (21.7 in) of turning diameter with 22/18.5 kW (29.5/24.8 hp), and the LV1100 Series at 1,160 mm (45.7 in) with 65/45 kW (87/60 hp) and 24/24 m/min (945 ipm) rapids. The listed figures for the LV8500 Series include no torque, chuck size or table load, so ask for those before judging it against a heavy part.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Max Turning Height | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Table Speed Max | 2,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 37/22 kW (49.6/29.5 hp) |
| 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 |
| Guideway Type | Box ways (X and Z) |
| Spindle Drive | Belt |
| Machine Configuration | Vertical turning center |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Box ways on both the X and Z axes, for damping in heavy cuts
- 850 mm (33.5 in) turning diameter with 800 mm (31.5 in) of turning height
- Z travel of 800 mm (31.5 in) covers the full turning height
- 2,000 RPM table speed with 37/22 kW (49.6/29.5 hp) and a 12-station turret
Limitations
- Rapids of 20/20 m/min (787 ipm) on X/Z are below the 24/24 m/min (945 ipm) of the LV1100 Series
- Spindle power of 37/22 kW (49.6/29.5 hp) is well under the 65/45 kW (87/60 hp) of the LV1100 Series
- The listed figures give no torque, chuck size, table load or live tool speed
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures are 850 mm (33.5 in) of maximum turning diameter and 800 mm (31.5 in) of maximum turning height. X travel is 465 mm (18.3 in) and Z travel 800 mm (31.5 in).
02
Box ways on X and Z. Rapid traverse is listed at 20/20 m/min (787 ipm) on X/Z, slower than the 24/24 m/min (945 ipm) of the LV1100 Series, which fits a machine aimed at cutting stability over positioning speed.
03
The listed table speed is 2,000 RPM with a belt drive, and spindle power is 37/22 kW (49.6/29.5 hp). No torque figure is listed, so ask for the torque curve if the work involves large diameters at low speed.
04
The turret is listed with 12 stations. That matches the LV1100 Series, while the smaller LV500 Series is listed with 8 or 12 depending on the model. No live tool speed appears in the listed figures.
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