Hyundai WIA HD3608/HD3608M
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
chuck size
spindle torque
Overview
The Hyundai WIA HD3608/HD3608M is a large-bore, long-bed heavy-duty turning center pair featuring a 15-inch chuck and box-way construction for shops machining large-diameter shafts, housings, and tubular components. The HD3608 is the base 2-axis model with a 10-station turret, while the HD3608M adds live milling at 5,000 RPM with a 12-station turret for complex mill-turn operations.
Both models share a belt-driven spindle at 2,500 RPM with 26/18.5 kW (35/25 hp) producing 1,124/657 Nm of torque. The HD3608 swings 560 mm (22 in) maximum turning diameter, while the HD3608M accommodates 485 mm (19.1 in) with live tooling hardware. Maximum turning length is 1,300 mm (HD3608) or 1,252 mm (HD3608M), with X/Z axis travel of 295/1,350 mm providing the work envelope for long-shaft applications.
Box-way guideways on both axes deliver the vibration damping essential for heavy-duty cutting on large-diameter workpieces. Rapid traverse of 24/30 m/min (X/Z) is exceptional for a box-way machine of this size class — the 30 m/min Z-axis speed minimizes non-cutting time on programs with frequent tool changes across the long bed length. The HD3608M's 5,000 RPM live milling speed is notably fast for the class, enabling efficient cross-drilling and feature milling.
The Fanuc 0i-TF Plus control is standard. Priced at approximately $120,000-$160,000, the HD3608/HD3608M competes with the Mazak QT-350, Okuma LB3000 EX II, and DN Solutions Puma GT-3100 in the large-bore heavy-duty segment. For shops needing 15-inch chuck capacity with long-bed capability at a competitive price, the HD3608 platform delivers strong value.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 560 mm (22.0 in) [HD3608] / 485 mm (19.1 in) [HD3608M] |
| Max Turning Length | mm |
| Chuck Size | inch |
| Max Spindle Speed | 2,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 26/18.5 kW (35/25 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | N.m |
| Spindle Drive | Belt |
| X Axis Travel | 295 mm (11.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,350 mm (53.1 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Turret Stations | 10 (HD3608) / 12 (HD3608M) |
| Tool Size | mm |
| Live Tool Speed | 5,000 RPM (HD3608M only) |
| Guideway Type | Box ways (X and Z) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Description | Unit |
| Max Turning Dia | mm |
| Spindle Rpm | r/min |
| Spindle Output | kW |
| Travel | mm |
| Rapid Travel | m/min |
| No Of Tools | EA |
| Milling Tool Speed | r/min |
| Type Of Business | Business Type 1VehiclesIT/ElectronicsMachinery/ShipbuildingComplex & Precise PartsDie&Mold IndustryEnergyOthersBusiness Type 2 |
| E Mail | @ |
Specifications sourced from wiamachine.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 15-inch chuck with 560 mm turning diameter and 1,300 mm turning length handles large-bore long-shaft work
- 30 m/min Z-axis rapid traverse is exceptionally fast for a box-way machine, minimizing non-cutting time
- 1,124 Nm spindle torque provides strong cutting force for heavy roughing on large-diameter steel and cast iron
- HD3608M offers 5,000 RPM live milling — faster than most competitors in the 15-inch chuck class
- Box-way construction delivers damping and rigidity for stable heavy cuts on large workpieces
- Competitive pricing versus comparable Japanese and European large-bore turning centers
Limitations
- 2,500 RPM maximum spindle speed limits surface speed on small-diameter finishing work
- Belt-driven spindle produces less torque than gear-driven alternatives at this chuck size
- 295 mm X-axis travel is moderate for a 15-inch chuck machine
- 10-station turret on the base HD3608 may limit complex multi-tool programs
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The HD3608 steps up to a 15-inch chuck (versus 12-inch) with significantly more Z-axis travel (1,350 mm versus 750 mm) and longer turning length (1,300 mm versus 720 mm). The L300C has more spindle torque (1,131 Nm gear-driven versus 1,124 Nm belt-driven) and more X-axis travel (355 mm versus 295 mm). Choose the HD3608 when workpieces require the larger 15-inch chuck and extended bed length.
02
The base HD3608 typically sells for $120,000-$140,000. The HD3608M with live milling runs $140,000-$160,000. Pricing is competitive with comparable 15-inch chuck machines from major competitors. Used machines from recent years appear in the $65,000-$95,000 range.
03
The HD3608M's 5,000 RPM live milling speed is 25% faster than the 4,000 RPM common on many competitors' mill-turn platforms. Higher milling speed enables better surface finish with small-diameter end mills, faster cross-drilling cycles, and more efficient thread milling on large turned parts.
04
The 15-inch chuck accommodates a large spindle bore suitable for heavy-wall tubing and large-diameter bar stock. Bar feeder compatibility should be verified with your Hyundai WIA dealer based on specific spindle bore dimensions. LNS, IEMCA, and Edge Technologies manufacture feeders compatible with large-bore spindles.
