HYODONG MACHINE, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- Hyodong Machine Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean manufacturer specializing in cold heading machines (formers) and thread rollers for the fastener industry since its establishment in 1983. The company holds over 90% of the domestic former market share, providing equipment for producing bolts, nuts, and various parts. Its machinery contributes to the production of essential components across diverse industrial sectors, including automotive, construction, home appliances, railway, shipbuilding, and heavy equipment.Hyodong Machine Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean manufacturer specializing in cold heading machines (formers) and thread rollers for the fastener industry since its establishment in 1983. The company holds over 90% of the domestic former market share, providing equipment for producing bolts, nuts, and various parts. Its machinery contributes to the production of essential components across diverse industrial sectors, including automotive, construction, home appliances, railway, shipbuilding, and heavy equipment.
- Bolt Parts Former (HBP Series): Capable of manufacturing 5 to 8 stations, optimized for various product forming with a cassette-type transfer system. Specifications include a maximum cut-off diameter of 50mm, maximum cut-off length of 450mm, maximum forging load of 13,000kN, and production speed of 40-250 PPM. The HBP-6220UL model is a world-leading large-scale bolt parts former with a forging load of 2200 tons, cut-off diameter of 55mm, and a maximum RPM of 45.Bolt Parts Former (HBP Series): Capable of manufacturing 5 to 8 stations, optimized for various product forming with a cassette-type transfer system. Specifications include a maximum cut-off diameter of 50mm, maximum cut-off length of 450mm, maximum forging load of 13,000kN, and production speed of 40-250 PPM. The HBP-6220UL model is a world-leading large-scale bolt parts former with a forging load of 2200 tons, cut-off diameter of 55mm, and a maximum RPM of 45.
- Nut Parts Former (HNP Series): Designed for 5 to 8 stations, optimized for producing various short parts and nuts through a combination of universal and open-turn chucks. Features include a maximum cut-off diameter of 50mm, maximum cut-off length of 200mm, maximum forging load of 14,000kN, and production speed of 40-300 PPM.Nut Parts Former (HNP Series): Designed for 5 to 8 stations, optimized for producing various short parts and nuts through a combination of universal and open-turn chucks. Features include a maximum cut-off diameter of 50mm, maximum cut-off length of 200mm, maximum forging load of 14,000kN, and production speed of 40-300 PPM.
- Nut Former (HNF Series): Primarily a 5-station machine suitable for nut forming, characterized by ultra-high speed and ease of use. Offers specifications such as a maximum cut-off diameter of 41mm, maximum cut-off length of 36mm, nut sizes M6-M27, maximum forging load of 6,000kN, and production speed of 80-400 PPM. The HNF-508 model handles M8 nut sizes with a maximum RPM of 350.Nut Former (HNF Series): Primarily a 5-station machine suitable for nut forming, characterized by ultra-high speed and ease of use. Offers specifications such as a maximum cut-off diameter of 41mm, maximum cut-off length of 36mm, nut sizes M6-M27, maximum forging load of 6,000kN, and production speed of 80-400 PPM. The HNF-508 model handles M8 nut sizes with a maximum RPM of 350.
- Thread Rollers (HR Series): Essential equipment used for thread processing in the fastener industry.Thread Rollers (HR Series): Essential equipment used for thread processing in the fastener industry.
- Warm Former (HW Series): Domestically developed in 2019, this technology forms materials by heating them between 200-850℃. It provides superior formability for difficult-to-form materials like titanium, magnesium, Inconel, and aluminum alloys, which are challenging for cold forging. The HWBP-633 model has a maximum cut-off diameter of 33mm, maximum cut-off length of 270mm, forging load of 5,000kN, and production speed of 80 PPM.Warm Former (HW Series): Domestically developed in 2019, this technology forms materials by heating them between 200-850℃. It provides superior formability for difficult-to-form materials like titanium, magnesium, Inconel, and aluminum alloys, which are challenging for cold forging. The HWBP-633 model has a maximum cut-off diameter of 33mm, maximum cut-off length of 270mm, forging load of 5,000kN, and production speed of 80 PPM.
- Hot Former (HH Series): Developed in 2018, this equipment performs forging and forming of materials at high temperatures.Hot Former (HH Series): Developed in 2018, this equipment performs forging and forming of materials at high temperatures.
- Link Former (HL Series): A world-first knuckle press structured former system developed in 2020. It applies a multi-link structure and gear reduction stages to exert superior force with minimal power, reducing motor power consumption by 50% for energy savings. This technology overcomes forming precision and limits for difficult-to-form materials, reducing forging load and deformation resistance. The HLNP-611 model features a cut-off diameter of 12mm, precision of ±0.02, forging load of 1,200kN, and production speed of 220 PPM.Link Former (HL Series): A world-first knuckle press structured former system developed in 2020. It applies a multi-link structure and gear reduction stages to exert superior force with minimal power, reducing motor power consumption by 50% for energy savings. This technology overcomes forming precision and limits for difficult-to-form materials, reducing forging load and deformation resistance. The HLNP-611 model features a cut-off diameter of 12mm, precision of ±0.02, forging load of 1,200kN, and production speed of 220 PPM.
- Automatic Tool Change System: Provides various options for rapid mold changes. The super-large tool change system allows simultaneous replacement of punch and die blocks in about 3 minutes, while the built-in type tool change system achieves this in 1 minute 30 seconds, a world-first technology.Automatic Tool Change System: Provides various options for rapid mold changes. The super-large tool change system allows simultaneous replacement of punch and die blocks in about 3 minutes, while the built-in type tool change system achieves this in 1 minute 30 seconds, a world-first technology.
- Impact Cutting System: Offers 3-4 times faster cutting speed than conventional methods, ensuring precise cutting. This technology is highly beneficial for high-precision product forming and extending mold lifespan.Impact Cutting System: Offers 3-4 times faster cutting speed than conventional methods, ensuring precise cutting. This technology is highly beneficial for high-precision product forming and extending mold lifespan.
- Dominant Domestic Market Share: Holding over 90% of the South Korean former market, establishing a unique leadership position.Dominant Domestic Market Share: Holding over 90% of the South Korean former market, establishing a unique leadership position.
- Pioneering Technology Development: Continuous innovation, including the first high-precision multi-stage former in Korea, the first 8-stage former, the world's first automatic tool change system, and the world's first knuckle press structured link former.Pioneering Technology Development: Continuous innovation, including the first high-precision multi-stage former in Korea, the first 8-stage former, the world's first automatic tool change system, and the world's first knuckle press structured link former.
- Diverse Product Lineup: Development of cold, hot, warm, and link formers, offering a wide range of forging machines to meet diverse customer needs and process difficult-to-form materials.Diverse Product Lineup: Development of cold, hot, warm, and link formers, offering a wide range of forging machines to meet diverse customer needs and process difficult-to-form materials.
- Global Export Competitiveness: Significant export achievements to developed countries such as Germany, Japan, USA, and China since 2010, with exports now substantially outweighing domestic sales.Global Export Competitiveness: Significant export achievements to developed countries such as Germany, Japan, USA, and China since 2010, with exports now substantially outweighing domestic sales.
- Customized Solution Provision: Capability to develop various machine types according to customer requirements, offering optimized solutions for diverse product forming through combinations of transfer and tool change system options.Customized Solution Provision: Capability to develop various machine types according to customer requirements, offering optimized solutions for diverse product forming through combinations of transfer and tool change system options.
- Energy Efficiency and Precision: Enhanced productivity and economic benefits through new technologies like the link former, which reduces motor power consumption by 50%, improves forming precision, and extends mold lifespan.Energy Efficiency and Precision: Enhanced productivity and economic benefits through new technologies like the link former, which reduces motor power consumption by 50%, improves forming precision, and extends mold lifespan.
- Automotive Industry: Production of critical components such as various bolts, nuts, steering system parts, and brake system components for automobiles. Development of compact series for producing diverse bolts used in electric vehicle battery packs.Automotive Industry: Production of critical components such as various bolts, nuts, steering system parts, and brake system components for automobiles. Development of compact series for producing diverse bolts used in electric vehicle battery packs.
- Construction Industry: Manufacturing of large construction bolts and other components for building and infrastructure.Construction Industry: Manufacturing of large construction bolts and other components for building and infrastructure.
- Home Appliance Industry: Production of micro bolts, nuts, and other small components for home appliances.Home Appliance Industry: Production of micro bolts, nuts, and other small components for home appliances.
- Railway Industry: Manufacturing of parts related to railway vehicles and infrastructure.Railway Industry: Manufacturing of parts related to railway vehicles and infrastructure.
- Shipbuilding Industry: Production of components for shipbuilding and offshore plants.Shipbuilding Industry: Production of components for shipbuilding and offshore plants.
- Heavy Equipment Industry: Manufacturing of parts required for heavy machinery.Heavy Equipment Industry: Manufacturing of parts required for heavy machinery.
- Aerospace Industry: Technology development and product line expansion aimed at entering the future aerospace industry.Aerospace Industry: Technology development and product line expansion aimed at entering the future aerospace industry.
- Japan, China, TaiwanJapan, China, Taiwan
- GermanyGermany
- USAUSA
- Numerous Patents: Including continuous wire feeding uncoiler, high-precision forming machine setting table, trouble prevention device for thread rolling machines, transfer unit for multi-stage forging machines, former cutting section shock absorbing device, former cutting device with improved knife holder durability, support-type former starting device, and a former equipped with a vertical conveyor to prevent product scratches after forming.Numerous Patents: Including continuous wire feeding uncoiler, high-precision forming machine setting table, trouble prevention device for thread rolling machines, transfer unit for multi-stage forging machines, former cutting section shock absorbing device, former cutting device with improved knife holder durability, support-type former starting device, and a former equipped with a vertical conveyor to prevent product scratches after forming.
- Utility Model Registrations: Material compression device for uncoilers, positioning structure for die blocks, protective case for forging machines.Utility Model Registrations: Material compression device for uncoilers, positioning structure for die blocks, protective case for forging machines.
- Excellent Quality Certifications: Thread Rolling Machine (2000), Cold Forming Machine (2006).Excellent Quality Certifications: Thread Rolling Machine (2000), Cold Forming Machine (2006).
- New Technology Certifications: Large Hot Automatic Nut Forming Machine (2000).New Technology Certifications: Large Hot Automatic Nut Forming Machine (2000).
- ISO Certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management System, 2011), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System, 2011).ISO Certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management System, 2011), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System, 2011).
- CE Certifications: Cold Heading Machine (Mechanical and Electrical, 2005), Thread Rolling Machine (Mechanical and Electrical, 2005).CE Certifications: Cold Heading Machine (Mechanical and Electrical, 2005), Thread Rolling Machine (Mechanical and Electrical, 2005).
- Designation as a Root Technology Specialist Company (2017).Designation as a Root Technology Specialist Company (2017).
- Acquisition of World-Class Company Certification (2021).Acquisition of World-Class Company Certification (2021).
- Confirmation as a Material, Parts, and Equipment Specialist Company (2020, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology).Confirmation as a Material, Parts, and Equipment Specialist Company (2020, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology).
- Selection as a Youth-Friendly Strong Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (2022, Minister of Employment and Labor).Selection as a Youth-Friendly Strong Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (2022, Minister of Employment and Labor).
- Smart Factory Verification and Certification (2019, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry).Smart Factory Verification and Certification (2019, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
- Awards: Commendation for Excellent Capital Goods (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award, 1998), Presidential Commendation for New Technology Commercialization (2003), Export Tower and Presidential Commendation (2004), Presidential Commendation at the 41st Commerce and Industry Day Ceremony (2014), Gold Tower Industrial Medal for CEO Kim Dong-seop (2021), Selection as 'Mechanical Engineer of the Year' (2020), Proud SME Entrepreneur Award (2024).Awards: Commendation for Excellent Capital Goods (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award, 1998), Presidential Commendation for New Technology Commercialization (2003), Export Tower and Presidential Commendation (2004), Presidential Commendation at the 41st Commerce and Industry Day Ceremony (2014), Gold Tower Industrial Medal for CEO Kim Dong-seop (2021), Selection as 'Mechanical Engineer of the Year' (2020), Proud SME Entrepreneur Award (2024).