Versatility and New Models Revealed at EMO 2025
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Sheffield based machine tool dealer, Ward Hi-Tech announces their principals exhibiting at Europe’s largest machine tool exhibition, EMO this year to be held in Hannover, Germany. With offerings from Hwacheon, Dah Lih, Kiheung and SFM (Sun Firm) for whom they are the sole distributor in the UK.
Hwacheon Machine Tools Co Ltd
Korean based machine tool builder, Hwacheon will be exhibiting the brand new i2-2SP Turning-Milling multitask machine. A high specification machine capable of machining the most complex of parts in one set up. The machine will be equipped with the latest Hwacheon developed Harmony user friend control with the Fanuc system at its heart.
The best seller Hi-Tech 750ALYMC heavy duty turning centre with driven tools and Y axis, specifically designed for large workpieces and materials that are difficult to machine. With up to 24” chuck size as standard and the Hwacheon extra wide 12 station turret, benefitting the application of extra-long boring bars.
The AF-4 horizontal, high speed multi pallet machining centre. As standard all models have a rapid traverse of 60m/min in X,Y,Z and up to 34 rpm on the B axis coupled with a high-speed tool changer and a 37Kw spindle motor.
Finally, the MEGA 72 is high powered flatbed CNC lathe with a maximum swing of 720mm and a turning diameter of 480mm over the saddle through a heavy-duty spindle. Options include various turret types, steady sizes and heavy-duty tailstock and large capacity side mounted boring holder of up to 150mm diameter.
The D2- 5AX is a 5-axis vertical machining centre. This model is the latest edition to the Hwacheon 5 axis vertical machining centre range. With a table size of 600mm diameter, with X=650, Y=500, Z=500mm and spindle speed options of up to 24,000 rpm this versatile performer is available in full 5 axis or 4+1 options.
All Hwacheon models on display at EMO will showcase the various machine green credentials with the latest energy saving software.
See them in Hall 15, Stand B36
Dah Lih Machinery Industry Co Ltd
Dah Lih, one of the leading manufacturers of C frame and double column machining centres based in Taichung City, Taiwan, manufacture machines known for their strength, reliability and rigidity. At EMO 2025 Dah Lih will be showcasing two new additions to their current range vertical machining centres.
The all new MCV-860A features axis travels of X=860, Y=550, Z=550mm, optional speed ranges from 10,000 – 15,000 rpm and includes high rapid rates utilising the last linear guide technology.
The MCV-1050 model designed for heavy duty applications with box guideways, a geared spindle with either BBT40 or BBT50 specifications, featuring axis travels of X-1050, Y=560 Z=560mm, both models feature as standard the latest Fanuc OiMF+ systems with enhanced Dah Lih software additions to assist optimisation of the production process.
Dah Lih is in Hall 12, Stand A07
Kiheung Machinery Co Ltd
Korean based Kiheung Machinery specialise in the manufacture of CNC universal bed mills and travelling column machining centres. They are also a well-known builder of a range of CNC horizontal and double column boring machines.
Kiheung will be showing a version of the popular U1200N/X3100 Universal CNC bed mill with axis travels of X=3,100, Y=1,250, Z=1,350mm, a 50Hp high power spindle, 24 station automatic tool changer and featuring the A4 programmable universal milling head with BT50 spindle taper. This bestselling model provides versatile and heavy-duty machining performance at a competitive price package.
Kiheung is in Hall 13, Stand B19
SFM (Sun Firm Machinery Industry Co Ltd)
Based in Taichung City, Taiwan, SFM have been building heavy duty, flatbed lathes for over 60 years. At EMO 2025 the Company will be exhibiting a CST46200, long bed CNC lathe with a swing of 1,170mm, bed length of 5m between centres, twin chuck headstock featuring a large spindle bore of 255mm, 50HP heavy duty main motor. This model features an
8 station turret and includes and additional heavy duty boring bar attachment and twin steadies.
With one of the largest product ranges of its type in the industry SFM can build CNC lathes up to 15m between centres and up to 2,000 mm swing over bed and spindles with up to 60HP.
All lathes available with FANUC or Siemens control.
SFM is in Hall 13, Stand E10
www.wardhitech.co.uk
