The Hwacheon AF-16 is an industrial-grade CNC Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC) powered by the Fanuc 31i-B. It offers working travels of 2600 x 1600 x 1500 mm, a top spindle speed of 3,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Hwacheon AF-16 horizontal machining center: 2,200 x 1,800 mm table, 15,000 kgf load, 2,600 x 1,600 x 1,500 mm travels, 3K/8K/12K BBT-50 spindles.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Hwacheon (International) |
| Machine Type | CNC Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Fanuc 31i-B |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| X-Axis Travel | 2,600 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,500 mm |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 3,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 3.0 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | BBT-50 (opt. CAT-50) |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 2,200 x 1,800 mm (86.6 x 70.9 in) (opt. 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in)) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 15,000 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 60 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 45,000 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X Axis Travel | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) (opt. 3,000 mm (118.1 in)) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| W Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) (3K only) |
| B Axis Range | 360° |
| B Axis Indexing | 0.001° |
| Distance Table Center To Spindle Nose | 600 ~ 2,100 mm (23.6 ~ 82.7 in) |
| Distance Table Top To Spindle Center | 80 ~ 1,680 mm (3.1 ~ 66.1 in); 2-APC and 10-pallet PPL: 0 ~ 1,600 mm (0.0 ~ 63.0 in) |
| Table Size | 2,200 x 1,800 mm (86.6 x 70.9 in) (opt. 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in)) |
| Max Table Load | 15,000 kgf (33,069 lb); 2-APC: 7,000 kgf (15,432 lb); 10-pallet PPL: 5,000 kgf (11,023 lb) |
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø2,500 x 1,800 mm (Ø98.4 x 70.9 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,000 rpm (3K) / 8,000 rpm (8K) / 12,000 rpm (12K) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3K, 8K: 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp); 12K: 30 / 25 kW (40.2 / 33.5 hp) |
| Spindle Taper | BBT-50 (opt. CAT-50) |
| Spindle Drive | Gear drive (3K) / built-in motor (8K, 12K) |
| Spindle Bearing Diameter | Ø180 mm (Ø7.1 in) (3K) / Ø100 mm (Ø3.9 in) (8K, 12K) |
| Spindle Bearing Lubrication | Oil jet |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 16 / 16 / 16 m/min (630 / 630 / 630 ipm); W: 12 m/min (472 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse B | 1.5 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (opt. 120, 180) |
| Tool Selection | Fixed address |
| Max Tool Diameter | Ø120 / Ø250 mm (Ø4.7 / Ø9.8 in) (adjacent pockets full / empty) |
| Max Tool Length | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 25 kgf (55 lb) |
| Pallets | None standard; 2 with 2-APC; 10 with 10-pallet PPL |
| Power Requirement | 55 kVA |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 1,300 L |
| Machine Height | 4,838 mm (190.5 in); 2-APC: 4,925 mm (193.9 in) |
| Machine Dimensions | 8,267 x 6,620 mm (325.5 x 260.6 in) (L x W); 2-APC: 11,607 x 7,335 mm (457.0 x 288.8 in) |
| Machine Weight | 45,000 kgf (99,207 lb); 2-APC: 50,000 kgf (110,230 lb) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 31i-B |
The price estimate for the Hwacheon AF-16 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/hwacheon-af-16#price; the request is passed to Hwacheon or an authorised dealer.
The 3K is gear-driven, runs to 3,000 rpm, has a Ø180 mm (Ø7.1 in) bearing and adds a 300 mm (11.8 in) W axis, so it suits heavy roughing and boring. The 8K and 12K are built-in motor spindles with a Ø100 mm (Ø3.9 in) bearing for faster finishing. The 12K is rated 30 / 25 kW (40.2 / 33.5 hp), the others 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp).
The standard machine has none. The 2-APC adds 2 pallets and the 10-pallet PPL adds 10. Table load drops from 15,000 kgf (33,069 lb) to 7,000 kgf (15,432 lb) with the 2-APC and 5,000 kgf (11,023 lb) with the PPL, and the table-top to spindle-centre range becomes 0 ~ 1,600 mm (0.0 ~ 63.0 in) instead of 80 ~ 1,680 mm (3.1 ~ 66.1 in).
Up to Ø2,500 x 1,800 mm (Ø98.4 x 70.9 in) on the 2,200 x 1,800 mm (86.6 x 70.9 in) table. Travels are 2,600 mm (102.4 in) on X, or 3,000 mm (118.1 in) as an option, 1,600 mm (63.0 in) on Y and 1,500 mm (59.1 in) on Z, and the table centre to spindle nose distance is 600 ~ 2,100 mm (23.6 ~ 82.7 in).
A 55 kVA supply and a foundation for 45,000 kgf (99,207 lb), or 50,000 kgf (110,230 lb) with the 2-APC. The base machine is 8,267 x 6,620 mm (325.5 x 260.6 in) and 4,838 mm (190.5 in) high; with the 2-APC it is 11,607 x 7,335 mm (457.0 x 288.8 in) and 4,925 mm (193.9 in). The coolant tank holds 1,300 L.
