Proudly Celebrating 80 years
of Machine Tool Technology
Founded in 1945 by our late Honorary Chairman Kwon Seung Gwan, Hwacheon is a pioneer and leader in the Korean machine tool industry. We are one of the first companies in the world to develop smart operating systems and automation software for our CNC machine tools. Backed by over half a century of experience, Hwacheon’s strength also lies in the deep vertical integration of CNC machine tool manufacturing.
Our Story
​Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. (HMA) was established in 1993 to support the sales efforts in the North American and South American markets. In order to address the needs of each market and of the customers in the region, we have built a nation-wide as well as local support operations to best serve the unique production requirements from the local clients. Chicago is now the home of Hwacheon Machinery America.
Based in Vernon Hills, IL, we provide technical support and services directly, and through our distributor organization. Effective May 1, 1997, HMA has relocated itself to a larger facility that houses a tech center, a showroom, a spare parts storage, and the engineering support center. Hwacheon is committed to your success-it's committed to delivering to you nothing less than the best quality products and the quality services you deserve.
Check back with Hwacheon’s new corporate Web site regularly and keep yourself updated with the latest machine technology, and see what new products and services Hwacheon has to offer for your business.
Tradition & Technology
Hwacheon’s main competitive edge lies in our ceaseless R&D efforts to produce high quality machines that exceeds customer expectations. With decades of machine tool experience, we continually challenge ourselves, creating synergy through the vertical systematization of machine tools.
Research & Development
Hwacheon not only sells machineries, but also works as a technical counselor for clients through the tech centers of its affiliates. The tech centers also provide user training and up-to-date tech info seminars.
Foundry & Casting
To ensure the durability and precision of our machines, Hwacheon uses premium raw materials and unique casting technologies. Production of top grade casting products like machine beds and other major components are carried out at our production plants using certified processes.
Expertise & Craftmanship
Over the years, Hwacheon has finely honed its skill in manual scraping, achieving the utmost precision which only experienced masters can perform. This allows us to build machine tools with unparalled accuracy that can absorb vibrations and transfer materials stably during heavy-cutting.
Tradition & Technology
Hwacheon’s main competitive edge lies in our ceaseless R&D efforts to produce high quality machines that exceeds customer expectations. With decades of machine tool experience, we continually challenge ourselves, creating synergy through the vertical systematization of machine tools.
Research & Development
Hwacheon not only sells machineries, but also works as a technical counselor for clients through the tech centers of its affiliates. The tech centers also provide user training and up-to-date tech info seminars.
Foundry & Casting
To ensure the durability and precision of our machines, Hwacheon uses premium raw materials and unique casting technologies. Production of top grade casting products like machine beds and other major components are carried out at our production plants using certified processes.
Expertise & Craftmanship
Over the years, Hwacheon has finely honed its skill in manual scraping, achieving the utmost precision which only experienced masters can perform. This allows us to build machine tools with unparalled accuracy that can absorb vibrations and transfer materials stably during heavy-cutting.
Why HWACHEON
A smarter approach to manufacturing, using innovative machine tool technology.
Hwacheon developed high-precision machining technology for automation parts and produced hydraulic chucks, cylinders, and curvic couplings in house. The company also transformed machine tools into NC formats for the first time in Korea and independently developed spindle skills. With these achievements, Hwacheon has accumulated world-class technologies and expertise for all technical areas from design to machining and assembly.
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