Used WIA F500 Vertical Machining Center

Author:JINYI           Date:2026-07-03

Used WIA F500 Vertical Machining Center

The Used WIA F500 Vertical Machining Center is a 3‑axis VMC built by Hyundai WIA, equipped with a Fanuc i Series CNC, BT40 spindle, 24‑tool ATC, and travels of 1060 × 530 × 636 mm. This 2018 machine (stock number 812456) is available for inspection in China, offering production teams a flexible workhorse suited to automotive, mold & die, medical, aerospace, and electronics work — without the lead time of new equipment.

Stock Status and buying value

This particular F500, 2018 vintage, carries the inventory number 812456 and is physically on-site in China — not a speculative listing. It is available now and can be powered up, jogged, and run under power with your test material. For any buyer who needs to bridge a capacity gap or replace an older machine without waiting 12 weeks, that immediate availability turns the purchase into a tactical production decision rather than just an asset acquisition.

Because this machine entered the used market after a reasonable service life, it retains the core engineering strengths of Hyundai WIA's F‑series: heavily ribbed cast iron construction, proven axis drives, and a Fanuc control ecosystem that spares and service engineers know well. The result is a lower-risk path to putting a capable VMC on your floor quickly.

Key Specifications and Production Readiness

Numbers alone don't make parts — matching numbers to real-world jobs does. Below are the critical specifications and what they deliver on the shop floor.

X / Y / Z Axis Travel  1060 × 530 × 636 mm

The long X‑axis stroke accommodates longer parts, multiple vises in a row, or multi-setup tombstone work. Z-axis clearance suits taller workpieces and drill/tap operations with generous tool projection.

Table Size  1200 × 500 mm

Ample clamping area for fixtures, rotary tables, or direct part mounting. The table easily handles automotive housings, mold plates, or a grid of smaller medical components.

Spindle Speed & Taper  8000 rpm / BT40

BT40 is the industry workhorse: rigid enough for face mills, yet quick enough for moderate-speed aluminum and plastic. The 8000 rpm envelope covers the majority of general machining tasks without specialty tooling.

Tool Magazine  24 positions

Enough capacity for typical job-shop mixes — roughing, finishing, drilling, tapping, chamfering — so you're not constantly swapping tools between part families.

CNC Control  Fanuc i Series

Fanuc's i Series control brings shop-friendly programming, USB/Ethernet connectivity, and a broad support network. Operators already familiar with any Fanuc environment will be productive from day one.

Taken together, these specifications define a machine that isn't pinned to a single narrow niche. It's the kind of vertical machining center that adapts as your contract mix shifts — from steel brackets to aluminum heat sinks to mold core roughing — without calling for a different machine tool.

Industries and Applications That Fit This Machine

The WIA F500 excels where workpieces vary and lot sizes change. Because its work envelope and tool interface sit in such a universal middle ground, it suits an unusually broad range of production environments:

  • Automotive Tier‑1/2: engine brackets, sensor housings, transmission mounts, and prototype aluminum components. The 1060 mm X‑travel handles long parts common in EV and traditional driveline work.
  • Mold & Die: mold base plates, core/cavity pre‑machining, and electrode holders. Rigid BT40 milling tackles pre‑hardened steels typical of injection mold tooling.
  • Medical Devices: surgical instrument bodies, orthopedic implant trays, and diagnostic equipment components in stainless steel or titanium. The Fanuc control's precise axis interpolation holds tight feature tolerances.
  • Aerospace: structural brackets, connector housings, and secondary operations on 5‑axis pre‑forms. The table and travels let you fixture complex aerospace parts efficiently.
  • Electronics & General Industry: aluminum heat sinks, machine enclosures, and automation components. High-speed peel milling in aluminum is well within the spindle's capability.

This "one machine, many applications" flexibility is what keeps an F500 busy even when one sector slows down. A production manager can route unexpected jobs to it without re‑engineering the shop layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this used WIA F500 in stock and available now?

Yes. The 2018 F500 (stock #812456) is currently in our facility and available for immediate inspection. Contact us to confirm current status and schedule a visit.

Can I inspect the machine before purchase?

Absolutely. We strongly encourage on‑site evaluation. You can run a test program, check spindle runout, verify axis travels, and review the Fanuc control history. We'll power up the machine so you can assess it under dynamic conditions.

What types of production work fit the F500 best?

The F500 is a versatile 3‑axis VMC suited for automotive components, mold & die inserts, medical device parts, aerospace brackets, and electronics housings. Its generous X‑travel and BT40 spindle handle both steel and aluminum efficiently, making it a true all‑rounder.

What should I check during an on‑site inspection?

Focus on spindle runout and BT40 taper condition, axis backlash, ball screw/way cover condition, coolant system operation, and the Fanuc i Series alarm history. A test cut on your own material is highly recommended to verify geometric accuracy and surface finish.

How does this used F500 compare to a new entry‑level VMC?

You gain a rigid, full‑size machining envelope, Fanuc i Series control, and immediate delivery without the lead time or initial depreciation of a new machine. This 2018 model still delivers modern specifications and can quickly expand throughput at a compelling cost-efficiency point.

Will my existing BT40 tooling fit this machine?

Yes. The BT40 spindle taper is an international standard. Your current tool holders, collets, and probes will work without modification. The 24‑tool magazine supports a broad mix of tools for typical job-shop or production runs.

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