80th Anniversary

80 Years of Trust. 
A Thank You Worth Sharing.

Celebrate eight decades of partnership and precision — with a special gesture of appreciation for our valued partners.

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Open House 2025 - A day for innovation, exchange and discovery.

Experience the preview of our latest machines - live in the chip - and discover our new Turn-Mill-Center (i2) and Horizontal Machining Center (AF-4) before the EMO in Hanover.

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Our Journey Through Time

  • 1945

    Kwon Seung Gwan manages Tomoe Iron Works, the predecessor of Hwacheon Machine Tool Co., Ltd.

  • 1959

    Developed the first Korean direct-coupled belt-driven lathe

  • 1964

    Developed a gear-driven automatic lathe

  • 1977

    Developed Korea's first CNC lathe, WNCL-300

  • 1980

    Developed Korea's first NC milling machine, VN-85K

  • 1980

    Developed Korea's first NC milling machine, VN-85K

  • 1983

    Developed Korea's first NC 4-axis lathe, ECOSTAR-3

  • 1995

    Hwacheon Machine Tool Co., Ltd. acquired the ISO 9001 certificate

  • 2017

    Establishment of the new R&D department in Seoul

  • 2022

    Hwacheon's first 3D printing machining center published.

  • 2023

    Harmony - Smart Human Machine Interface

Exclusive Offers

Marking 80 years of excellence, we’re thrilled to offer our flagship CNC lathes — the CUTEX-180 and Hi-TECH 230 — at a special anniversary price, combining high performance with unbeatable value. All variants of CUTEX-180 and Hi-TECH 230 with Y axis and driven tools are in our promotional sale. Take advantage of our massive discount and secure your machine today!

Everything You Need. Included.
Milling and Sub Spindle

Equipped with Y-axis for complex machining, a strong 12-fold turret with driven tools and an optional sub spindle for enhanced flexibility.

Flexible Configurations

Available in all bed lengths (Standard, Long, Extra long) to suit your needs.

CNC Controls

Choose between Siemens 828D with ShopTurn or Fanuc 0i TF Plus with Manual Guide i, both featuring a vibrant 15-inch display.

Efficient Workflow

Includes a Chip Conveyor with a 15-bar high-pressure pump, a large coolant tank, a parts catcher for streamlined operations, and an automatic tool presetter for seamless setup.

Peace of Mind

Backed by a 24-month warranty for ultimate reliability.

Our Gift to You

Up to 30% discount in celebration of our 80th anniversary.

Hi-TECH 230 Machine

Hi-TECH 230

  • Price and Offer

    Including our services:

    • 24 months warranty on machine and peripherie
    • Domestic transport inside Germany
    • Setup / Installation and 1 day training at customer site

    for only

    109.000 EUR *1
    Request offer! 
  • Configuration

    This is a sample configuration of the Hi-TECH 230BL YSMC, featuring a sub spindle, driven tools, and Y-axis capability:

    • 3-jaw hydraulic chuck with ∅250 mm diameter, max. bar size ∅81 mm and turning length 560 mm
    • Siemens 828D with ShopTurn and 15 inch display
    • Chip Conveyor with 15 bar coolant pump and large coolant tank
    • Parts Catcher and Tool measurement
    • Turret with 12 stations (BMT-65, 24 indexable)
  • Technical Details
    Max. cutting diametermm400 - 425
    Chuck-Sizemm200 - 250
    Swing over bedmm690
    • Box guide ways on all axes
    • Main drive with 18.5 / 22 kW power
    • Driven tools with 5.5 kW
    • Large spindle bore diameter (65 - 81 mm)
    • Turret with 24 stations (double tool holder)
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  • Box guide ways
CUTEX-180 Machine

CUTEX-180

  • Price and Offer

    Including our services:

    • 24 months warranty on machine and periphery
    • Domestic transport inside Germany
    • Setup / Installation and 1 day training at customer site

    for only

    100.000 EUR *1
    Request offer! 
  • Configuration

    This is a sample configuration of the CUTEX-180BL YSMC, featuring a sub spindle, driven tools, and Y-axis capability.:

    • 3-jaw hydraulic chuck with ∅200 mm diameter, ∅65 mm bar size and turning length 450 mm
    • Siemens 828D with ShopTurn and 15 inch display
    • Chip Conveyor with 15 bar coolant pump and large coolant tank
    • Parts Catcher and Tool measurement
    • Turret with 12 stations (BMT-55, 24 indexable)
  • Technical Details
    Max. cutting diametermm350
    Chuck-Sizemm155 - 200
    Swing over bedmm700
    • High-rigidity linear guideways on all axes
    • Main drive with 15 kW power
    • Driven tools with 5.5 kW
    • Large spindle bore diameter
    • Turret with 24 stations (double tool holder)
    Product Page 
  • Guide ways

Check out our Demonstration and Stock Machines page to explore select models available for immediate delivery from stock.

Customer Voices

  • Hyss, Lennestadt

    “Dank der leistungsstarken Antriebe und der großzügig dimensionierten Flachführungen erreichen wir […] eine durchgehend hochwertige Qualität unserer Teile”

    Gerhard Hyss, Hyss Metallbearbeitung - GmbH & Co. KG

    Lennestadt, DE 
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  • Thyssen Schachtbau, Mühlheim

    “Vor allem durch die Flachführungen bietet die Maschine eine hohe Steifigkeit, die auch die Genauigkeit der Bearbeitung erhöht”

    Nebojsa Babic, T+S Technologie + Service GmbH (Thyssen Schachtbau)

    Mühlheim a.d. Ruhr, DE
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  • Johne, Dorsten

    “Neben der hohen Präzision hat sie uns vor allem durch ein gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, die zahlreichen Ausstattungsoptionen und das umfangreiche Zubehör überzeugt.”

    Bernd Bauer, Johne & Co. Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH

    Dorsten, DE
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