Large working envelope capacity for such a small machine?!

When a horizontal machining centre can take on aluminium, steel and Inconel — you know you’re dealing with something special.

At EMO 2025, Joe Reynolds of MTDCNC catches up with Klaus Ludwig of Hwacheon Machinery to talk about the AF-4 — a compact powerhouse built for high-volume part production.

From the casting and spindle to the finished machine, everything is built in-house — and with oil-jet lubrication and precision temperature control, this HMC is engineered to run 24/7 without breaking a sweat.

Whether it’s job shops or global manufacturers, the AF-4 proves that productivity doesn’t have to come in a giant package!