Hwacheon L3

Double column vertical machining center for plates

L Series

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Overview

Double column VMC with a 3,000 x 1,800 mm table for large plates

The L3 is a double column vertical machining center with 2,050 mm between the columns and a 3,000 x 1,800 mm table rated for 3,000 kgf. Hwacheon builds the L Series for non-ferrous metal and IT and semiconductor equipment components, and the L3 carries 1,800 mm of Y travel against 1,100 mm on the L2. Travels are 3,000 / 1,800 / 500 mm with rapids of 20 / 24 / 36 m/min. The BT-40 spindle runs to 12,000 rpm (20,000 rpm built-in optional) with a 30-tool magazine (40 optional) on a FANUC 0i-MF Plus control.

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At a glance

X / Y / Z travel: 118.1 / 70.9 / 19.7 in
Table size: 118.1 x 70.9 in
Spindle: BT-40, 12,000 rpm (opt. 20,000)
Tool capacity: 30 tools (opt. 40)
Control: FANUC 0i-MF Plus

Features

01Linear scales on all axesX, Y and Z run on roller linear guides with linear scale feedback as standard. The Z axis uses three blocks on each rail to limit deflection.
0212,000 or 20,000 rpm spindleThe standard direct drive spindle runs to 12,000 rpm at 18.5/11 kW and 117.7 Nm. A built-in 20,000 rpm spindle rated 37/18.5 kW is optional; both are jacket cooled by temperature-controlled oil.
03Wide door, overhead loadingThe table surface is 900 mm from the floor and the door opens 3,050 mm, wider than the X travel. Parts as long as the table can be loaded from above.
04Twin chip augers, shieldedTwo coil conveyors run along the sides of the table, with a lift-up chip conveyor discharging at the rear. A separate shield keeps auger heat and vibration away from the cutting area.
05Optional tool measuring outside the work areaThe tool measuring system is an option. Hwacheon mounts it outside the machine, so it takes no space in the machining area.
06Hwacheon software standardHECC contour control, HTLD tool load detection, HTDC thermal displacement control and OPTIMA feed optimization are standard, along with Manual Guide i on the FANUC 0i-MF Plus.

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L series, double column machining centers

Specifications

Item		L3
Item		L3 3000 (12K)	L3 3000 (20K)
Travel
X-axis travelin	in	118.1	118.1
Y-axis travelin	in	70.9	70.9
Z-axis travelin	in	19.7	19.7
Distance between columnsin	in	80.7	80.7
Distance from table surface to spindle nosein	in	3.9 ~ 23.6	3.9 ~ 23.6
Table
Table size (L x W)in	in	118.1 x 70.9	118.1 x 70.9
Max. table loadlb	lb	6,614	6,614
T-slots (width x pitch / no. of slots)in	in	0.87 x 5.5 / 13 ea.	0.87 x 5.5 / 13 ea.
Spindle
Max. spindle speedrpm	rpm	12,000	20,000
Spindle motorHP	HP	24.8 / 14.8	49.6 / 24.8
Spindle taper		ISO #40, 7/24 Taper (BT-40)	ISO #40, 7/24 Taper (BT-40)
Spindle bearing inner diameterin	in	Ø2.8	Ø2.8
Feedrate
Rapid traverse (X / Y / Z)ipm	ipm	787 / 945 / 1,417	787 / 945 / 1,417
Cutting feedrate (X / Y / Z)ipm	ipm	0.039 ~ 787	0.039 ~ 787
Automatic tool changer (ATC)
Tool shank type		MAS-403 BT-40	MAS-403 BT-40
Pull stud type		MAS-P40T-1 (45°)	MAS-P40T-1 (45°)
Tool storage capacityea.	ea.	30 (Opt.: 40)	30 (Opt.: 40)
Max. tool diameter (with / without adjacent tools)in	in	Ø3.0 / Ø5.9	Ø3.0 / Ø5.9
Max. tool lengthin	in	13.8	13.8
Max. tool weightlb	lb	18	18
Tool selection method		Memory Random (Opt.: Fixed Address)	Memory Random (Opt.: Fixed Address)
Drive method (magazine / swing arm)		Servo Motor	Servo Motor
Motor
Feed axis motor (X / Y / Z)HP	HP	8.0 / 5.4 / 5.4	8.0 / 5.4 / 5.4
Coolant motor (spindle)HP	HP	1.5	1.5
Spindle cooling motor (50 / 60 Hz)HP	HP	3.8 / 4.3	6.7 / 7.5
Power requirements
Power capacitykVA	kVA	45	45
Compressed air (pressure x consumption)		73 ~ 102 psi x 690 Nℓ/min	73 ~ 102 psi x 690 Nℓ/min
Power supply		220V, 60Hz	220V, 60Hz
Machine dimensions
Machine heightin	in	129.1	129.1
Floor space (L x W)in	in	379.1 x 174.0	379.1 x 174.0
Machine weightlb	lb	63,934	63,934
System
NC system		FANUC 0i-MF Plus	FANUC 0i-MF Plus

Specifications from the manufacturer, converted from metric. Confirm the configuration on your quote.

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