Universal Turning Centers

With Box Guide Ways and Gear Spindle

The HI-TECH series is characterized by its solid machine beds, wide flat guides, and powerful drives. It is ideal for tough, hard materials with high chip removal volumes and precision requirements.

The series covers chuck sizes from 200 to 800 mm and turning lengths up to 5 m. Workpiece weights of up to 4 tons can be machined.

Perfect for Difficult-to-Machine Materials!

When it comes to machining challenging materials, interrupted cuts, and high chip removal rates, the HI-TECH series is the ultimate solution. Known for its precision and exceptional surface quality, the HI-TECH series impresses with outstanding performance and reliability.

The Strengths of the Hi-TECH Series

  • Extremely robust lathes with flat guides / box guides for heavy-duty machining. Flat guides are characterized by excellent damping properties, absorbing vibrations during the machining process and dissipating them into the machine bed.
  • Gearbox spindles deliver high torque and are ideal for demanding machining processes. Optimal utilization of cutting speed is enabled by the correct gear ratio. Large bearings and shaft diameters ensure stable absorption of process forces and a long service life.
  • Experience unmatched precision and durability with Hwacheon’s Meehanite-cast machine beds, which absorb vibrations, ensuring superior surface quality and extended tool life. Manufactured in our state-of-the-art foundry and supported by top-tier craftsmanship, our products guarantee exceptional performance that pays off for our customers.

What Our Customers Say

Hyss Metallbearbeitung in Lennestadt, Germany, specializes in machining large and heavy turned, welded, and cast parts.

Since the first machine delivered very good experiences, "it was clear," said Gerhard Hyss, "that the next machine had to come from Hwacheon too."

 Max. Turning Diameter [mm]Turning Length(s) [mm]
Hi-TECH 200 / Hi-TECH 230~ 350 / 425~ 380 - 1,100
Hi-TECH 450~ 420 - 500~ 700 / 1,360 / 2,250 / 3,250
Hi-TECH 550~ 590 mm~ 1,100 / 2,100 / 3,200
Hi-TECH 650~ 600 mm~ 1,100 / 2,100 / 3,200
Hi-TECH 700~ 680 mm~ 2,000
Hi-TECH 750~ 760 mm~ 2,250 / 3,250 / 4,350
Hi-TECH 850~ 920 mm~ 2,500 / 3,500 / 5,100

Also Available as BigBore Version

The BigBore models (BB and BB+) of the flat-guide-based lathes Hi-TECH 550, Hi-TECH 700, and Hi-TECH 850 are characterized by their extra-large spindle bore (Big Bore), which allows clamping of diameters from 190 - 370 mm in the spindle. Hollow spindle diameter by model:

ModelHollow Spindle Diameter [mm]
Hi-TECH 550BBØ180
Hi-TECH 700BB / BB+Ø180 / 295
Hi-TECH 850BB / BB+Ø295 / 370

Products

Hi-TECH 200

Horizontal lathe with box guideways for Ø200–250 mm chucks (8–10 inch)
The Hi-TECH 200 by HWACHEON is a highly stable horizontal turning center with box guideways for precise machining. With spindle speeds up to 5,000 rpm, a torque of 114.5 Nm, and a turning diameter of Ø350 mm, it is ideal for demanding manufacturing processes.
Chuck-Size mm 200 - 250
Max. cutting diameter mm 350
Swing over bed mm 500

Hi-TECH 230

Horizontal lathe with box guideways for Ø200–250-mm chuck, Y-axis, sub-spindle
The Hi-TECH 230 is a horizontal lathe with box guideways for Ø200–250-mm chucks, Y-axis (±60 mm), and sub-spindle. It features high rigidity, a 24-station turret, and reinforced spindle drive for reliable machining. Maintenance ease and operator comfort enhance efficiency.
Chuck-Size mm 200 - 250
Max. cutting diameter mm 400 - 425
Swing over bed mm 690

Hi-TECH 450

Horizontal lathe with box guideways for Ø250–375 mm chucks
The Hi-TECH 450 combines compact dimensions with exceptional performance. It offers stable box guideways, high flexibility with optional Y-axis and sub-spindle, and excels in durability and precision.
Chuck-Size mm 250 - 380
Max. cutting diameter mm 420 - 500
Swing over bed mm 700