In comparison with linear guideways with rollers, box guideways have a significantly larger bearing face between the two mounted carriages and the machine bed. This means that the vibrations which are generated during the cutting process at the cutting edge are more effectively transmitted into the machine bed which, due to its high mass and damping characteristics, is extremely effective at absorbing them. This extends the life of tools, and helps them run more smoothly, resulting in better-quality surfaces on the workpiece and better cutting performance. The greater surface area also means that significantly heavier workpieces can be mounted and moved.
Additional advantages of box guideways are their extreme durability and low sensitivity to collisions (“crash situations”).
Hwacheon's air floating system
In order to minimise the break loose torque and the stick-slip effect, the gap in the box guideways is charged with compressed air. This ensures the optimal distribution of the guideway oil and particularly smooth movement over small distances and during oscillatory movements.
Box guideways are used in the following series / machines:
- Hi-TECH - Lathes
- VESTA B - Machining centres
- SIRIUS - 850 / 1050 / 1350
- H6 / H8 - Horizontal machining centres
- MEGA - Flat bed lathes
- VT - Vertical lathes
- TTC 10 - Twin spindle lathe (front)
Hwacheon is one of just a few machine tool manufactures world-wide which produces hand-scraped Turcite-coated box guideways.
SIRIUS-850
Vertical machining centre with box guideways and a table size of 2,150 x 850 mm (max. 4 t)
The SIRIUS-850 is a vertical machining centre with a cross-table design and four wide box guideways on the Y-axis, supporting up to 4 tonnes. Featuring high-torque, oil-cooled spindles (8,000/12,000 rpm, 420 Nm) and an Air Floating System, it provides precision, excellent surface finishes, and vibration damping. The accessible workspace and Hwacheon software enhance productivity and ergonomics...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)2000 / 850 / 750mm
- Table size2150 x 850mm
- Tool shankBBT-50
SIRIUS-1350
Portal milling machine for Die & Mold with a table size of 2,800 x 1,250 mm and box guideways
The SIRIUS-1350 is a large-format portal milling machine with box guideways, designed for tool and mould making. With a table size of 2,800 x 1,250 mm and a robust structure, it is ideal for machining large workpieces such as display frames, automotive, and aerospace components. The machine features powerful spindles, integrated oil-cooling technology, and a user-friendly design that enhances...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)2550 / 1350 / 750mm
- Table size2800 x 1250mm
- Tool shankBBT-50
VESTA-850B
Vertical machining centre with box guideways, gear spindle, and an X traverse path of 850 mm
The VESTA-850B is a vertical machining centre known for its wide box guideways and solid cast iron body, providing excellent stability and damping to fully utilize the high torque of the two-stage gear spindle. With four box guideways on the Y-axis, it can machine workpieces weighing up to 800 kg. The VESTA-B series combines Hwacheon’s expertise in spindle and gear manufacturing, box guideways,...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)850 / 600 / 600mm
- Table size1050 x 600mm
- Tool shankBT-40
VESTA-1050B
Vertical machining centre with box guideways, gear spindle, and an X traverse path of 1,050 mm
The VESTA-1050B is a vertical machining centre known for its wide box guideways and solid cast iron body, providing excellent stability and damping to fully utilize the high torque of the two-stage gear spindle. With four box guideways on the Y-axis, it can machine workpieces weighing up to one tonne. The VESTA-B series combines Hwacheon’s expertise in spindle and gear manufacturing, box...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)1050 / 600 / 600mm
- Table size1150 x 600mm
- Tool shankBBT-40 / 50
VESTA-1300B+
Vertical machining centre with box guideways and an X traverse path of 1,300 mm
The VESTA-1300B+ is a vertical machining centre known for its high stability and precision. With wide box guideways and a solid cast iron body, it is ideal for machining workpieces weighing up to 1,200 kg. The machine offers various spindle options, including gear spindles and direct-drive spindles, which enable high speeds and torque. The VESTA-B+ series is particularly suitable for machining...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)1330 / 670 / 650mm
- Table size1500 x 670mm
- Tool shankBBT-40 / BBT-50No unit
H6
Horizontal machining centre with 630 mm pallet, gear spindle and box guideways on all axes
The H6 is a horizontal machining centre designed for maximum productivity and precision in series production. Featuring robust box guideways, twin drives, and a high-torque gear spindle, it offers exceptional reliability and efficiency. The machine’s rigid structure, innovative cooling technology, and exclusive software enhance process reliability and productivity. The H6 is ideal for demanding...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)1050 / 900 / 1000mm
- Pallet size630 x 630mm
- Tool shankBBT-50 (HSK-100)
SIRIUS-1050
Vertical machining centre with box guideways and a table size of 2,500 x 850 mm (max. 5 t)
The SIRIUS-1050 is a vertical machining centre featuring four wide box guideways and oil-cooled spindles, designed for heavy workpieces and precision machining. The machine offers a stable structure, innovative cooling technology, and an air-floating system that minimizes vibrations and ensures smooth motion. With an accessible workspace, easy crane loading, and comprehensive software features,...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)2500 / 1050 / 850mm
- Table size2800 x 1050mm
- Tool shankBBT-50
H8
Horizontal machining centres with 800 mm pallet size, gear spindle and box guideways on all axes
The H8 by HWACHEON is a horizontal machining centre for heavy-duty cutting, featuring an 800 mm pallet, gear spindles up to 8,000 rpm with 1,654 Nm torque, and precise box guideways. Twin drives and oil-jet cooling ensure stability and high cutting rates. Its FEM-optimized structure and versatile tool capacity enhance productivity and quality.
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)1400 / 1150 / 1250mm
- Pallet size800 x 800 (800 x 1000)mm
- Tool shankBBT-50 (HSK-100)
M4-5AX
5-axis machining centre with Ø800 x 630 mm table (1,2 tons)
The M4-5AX is a 5-axis machining centre designed for tool, die, and mould making, as well as heavy-duty cutting. Featuring twin drives, exceptionally stable guideways, and a High-Torque Spindle, it delivers maximum precision and performance. The machine is ideal for dynamic heavy-duty cutting and high cutting rates. With a weight of 28 tonnes and a thermosymmetrical, FEM-optimised structure, the...
- Axis-Stroke (X / Y / Z)950 / 1.000 / 650mm
- Table sizeØ800 x 630mm
- Tool shankBBT-50No unit