Hwacheon Vertical Machining Centres in India
SIRIUS · VESTA · SMART · HI-M · HiREX — Korean precision, sustained.
Full Specifications
SIRIUS Series — Heavy-Duty Vertical Machining Centres
| Specification | SIRIUS-UL+ | SIRIUS-650 | SIRIUS-850 | SIRIUS-1050 | SIRIUS-1750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke X / Y / Z [mm] | 1,050 / 600 / 550 | 1,300 / 650 / 650 | 2,000 / 850 / 750 | 2,500 / 1,050 / 850 | 3,000 / 1,750 / 800 |
| Feed Speed X / Y / Z [m/min] | 40 / 40 / 40 | 15 / 15 / 12 | 16 / 16 / 16 | 20 / 20 / 16 | 16 / 16 / 16 |
| Table Loading [kg] | 800 | 1,500 | 4,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Max Spindle Speed [rpm] | 20,000 | 5,000 (8,000) | 8,000 (12,000) | 8,000 (12,000) | 12,000 (15,000) |
| Spindle Motor [kW] | 18.5 / 15 | 18.5 / 15 | 30 / 25 | 30 / 25 | 30 / 25 |
| CNC System | FANUC / Siemens | FANUC / Siemens | FANUC / Siemens | FANUC / Siemens | FANUC / Siemens |
VESTA Series — Versatile Production VMCs
| Specification | VESTA-660 | VESTA-1000 | VESTA-850B | VESTA-1050B | VESTA-1300B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke X / Y / Z [mm] | 660 / 430 / 430 | 1,000 / 550 / 500 | 850 / 600 / 600 | 1,050 / 600 / 600 | 1,300 / 670 / 650 |
| Feed Speed X / Y / Z [m/min] | 36 / 36 / 30 | 36 / 36 / 30 | 24 / 24 / 18 | 24 / 24 / 18 | 30 / 30 / 24 |
| Table Loading [kg] | 560 | 700 | 800 | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Max Spindle Speed [rpm] | 10,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 (6,000) | 8,000 (6,000) | 10,000 (12,000) |
| Spindle Motor [kW] | 11 / 7.5 (15 / 11) | 15 / 11 | 18.5 / 15 | 18.5 / 15 | 15 / 11 |
| CNC System | FANUC | FANUC | FANUC | FANUC | FANUC |
Specialised & Large-Frame VMCs
| Specification | HI-M760 | SIRIUS-2500 | SIRIUS-7050 | HiREX-4000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke X / Y / Z [mm] | 750 / 600 / 350 | 3,100 (4,000) / 2,300 / 900 | 1,500 / 700 / 650 | 4,000 / 520 / 570 |
| Feed Speed X / Y / Z [m/min] | 25 / 25 / 20 | 16 (10) / 16 / 16 | 30 / 30 / 30 | 36 / 36 / 30 |
| Table Loading [kg] | 400 | 10,000 (15,000) | 1,500 | 4,300 |
| Max Spindle Speed [rpm] | 24,000 | 8,000 (12,000) | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Spindle Motor [kW] | 11.2 | 30 / 25 | 15 / 11 | 15 / 11 |
| Application Focus | Graphite / Mould | Large-Frame Heavy Machining | High-Speed Production | Large Heavy-Duty Machining |
Additional Hwacheon VMC models available in India:
SMART-Ua, UH 500, HIM-G1, HIM-G2, SIRIUS-UM, SIRIUS-UX,
SIRIUS-1250, SIRIUS-7040, VESTA-610D.
Standard Features Optional Equipment
Standard Features
- Built-in motor spindle (high-power motor on spindle shaft directly)
- HSDC machining software suite (HSDC, HTD, FDC, ECC, OPTIMA)
- High-rigidity column construction
- Linear guideway motion system
- Centralised automatic lubrication system
- Multi-stage coolant filtration
- Operator-friendly programming panel
Optional Equipment
- 4th-axis rotary table
- 5-axis configuration (selected models)
- Coolant-through-spindle
- Linear scale feedback (absolute positioning)
- Workpiece probe / tool length setter
- Chip conveyor
- Oil mist collector
- Robot / gantry loader interface
Typical Workpieces
Frequently Asked Questions
Where in India can I buy and service a Hwacheon VMC?
Hwacheon VMC machines are sold and serviced across India through Stallion Machine Tools, the authorised India partner. Major deployment clusters: aerospace tier-1s in Bengaluru and Hosur; automotive powertrain manufacturers in Chennai, Pune, and Aurangabad; die & mould specialists in Pune, Mumbai, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad; precision job shops in Coimbatore, Bengaluru, and Pune; medical-implant producers in Hyderabad. Field service engineers cover all installations from our Coimbatore headquarters; spare parts are stocked in Coimbatore.
What is a Hwacheon Vertical Machining Centre (VMC)?
A Hwacheon VMC is a CNC milling machine with a vertically oriented spindle that performs milling, drilling, boring, reaming and tapping operations on prismatic components — typically in a single clamping. The Hwacheon VMC range includes the premium SIRIUS series, the versatile VESTA series, the graphite-optimised HI-M and HIM-G series, the high-speed SIRIUS-7040 / 7050, and the heavy-duty HiREX-4000 — twenty-plus models in total.
Which industries use Hwacheon VMC machines in India?
Hwacheon VMCs are used by aerospace tier-1 manufacturers, automotive powertrain producers, die & mould specialists, medical-implant manufacturers, defence-PSU suppliers, and precision engineering firms across India. The platform's accuracy and long-term tolerance retention make it the choice where precision and stability are non-negotiable.
What is the difference between the Hwacheon SIRIUS and VESTA series?
SIRIUS is Hwacheon's premium VMC line — heavy bridge construction, top-tier spindle, intended for the most demanding die & mould, aerospace and precision production. VESTA is Hwacheon's versatile production VMC — strong all-round performance for general precision machining at a more accessible specification point. Stallion's applications team can recommend the right series for your application.
Does Stallion provide installation, training and after-sales service in India?
Yes. Stallion's specialist Hwacheon service engineers have worked with the platform for twenty-five years. We handle installation, commissioning, operator and programmer training, breakdown service, preventive maintenance and machine health checks across India. Hwacheon spare parts are stocked at our Coimbatore facility.
Why is a Hwacheon VMC superior to competitor premium VMCs?
Hwacheon's VMC range is engineered around four fundamentals that few CNC builders match. The built-in motor spindle assembles the motor directly onto the spindle shaft without transmission parts — minimising vibration and displacement. The HSDC machining software suite (HSDC, HTD, FDC, ECC, OPTIMA) continuously monitors spindle and frame conditions and adjusts the machine for sustained accuracy. The result is a machine that holds its original tolerance across decades — and a resale value in the used-machine market that often approaches the original purchase price.