Developed inside high-volume automotive manufacturing, the WVM-380 is a compact five-axis machining center built around a double-column structure, scalable spindle and tooling configurations, and system-level automation compatibility for sustained unattended operation in a large production facility or a small job shop that wants to grow with automation in a tight labor market.
Today's 5-axis machining platforms intended for continuous operation must address more than geometric accuracy. Floor-space efficiency, automation compatibility, tool capacity, and long-term repeatability also now determine whether a machine can support both current demand and future growth.
The WSI WVM-380 was developed within those constraints.
The platform originates from WSI which stands for Waysia Industrial Co., Ltd., the in-house machine tool and automation organization of the Meita Group. Meita operates large-scale manufacturing operations supplying superchargers, turbochargers, and precision drivetrain components to global automotive OEMs. WSI designs, builds, and supports the machining systems deployed across Meita facilities, where uptime, consistency, and unattended operation are baseline requirements.
The WVM-380 reflects iterative refinement under sustained production use and is delivered as a mature platform rather than a developmental machine.
Compact Architecture with Automation Density in Mind
The WVM-380 is suited for aerospace components, medical devices, precision automotive parts, and high-mix machining environments requiring repeatable multi-axis capability within constrained floor space. Its architecture supports automated operation and incremental expansion as production requirements evolve.
The platform reflects development priorities established inside large-scale manufacturing operations, where sustained output, system integration, and predictability determine long-term value.
The compact layout enables dense machine placement and mirrored left-hand and right-hand configurations. These layouts support robotic loading systems positioned between machines as well as overhead gantry systems that access the work zone from the top of the enclosure. The architecture allows incremental automation investment without requiring changes to the base machine configuration.
Spindle Configurations That Meet Your Material SFM Requirements
The WVM-380 supports multiple spindle configurations to match material, tooling strategy, and surface-finish requirements across a wide range of applications.
Spindle speed options include 15,000, 20,000, 24,000, 30,000, and 40,000 rpm, allowing the platform to support conventional milling, high-speed machining, and fine finishing within the same machine architecture. These speed options enable configuration for automotive, medical and motorsports materials, mixed-material job-shop applications, or higher spindle-speed requirements for non-ferrous aerospace work without altering the underlying platform.
Spindle selection is integrated into the machine’s thermal and structural design to support consistent behavior during extended operating cycles.
Tool Magazine Configurations for Unattended Operation
The WVM-380 is designed to operate as part of a manufacturing system, with tool magazine configurations that scale to support extended unattended cycles and increasing process complexity.
The platform uses a side-mounted, front-accessed automatic tool changer supporting multiple magazine formats. Available tool capacities include 24 tools in a carousel configuration and 32, 40, 60, or up to 90 tools in a chain-style magazine, configuration dependent.
A radial twin-servo tool magazine design minimizes inertial vibration during tool changes, supporting repeatable tool exchange behavior as magazine capacity increases. This approach enables higher tool redundancy, sister tooling, and multi-part family production without manual intervention as automation strategies mature.
System Integration and Lights-Out Capability
The WVM-380 is structured to integrate into automated systems incrementally. Initial deployment can support manual or palletized operation, followed by the addition of robotic part loading as capacity requirements increase.
The compact footprint supports common automation layouts, including dual-machine left-right installations with a shared robot, standalone machines with dedicated robotic loading, and overhead gantry systems that load from the top of the machine. These configurations allow smaller manufacturing operations to deploy automation without committing to large, fixed production lines.
Ideal for Growth-Oriented Job Shops
The WVM-380 isn't just for production facilities! It aligns with the needs of job shops operating in constrained labor markets and limited shop space where growth depends on extended spindle uptime rather than additional headcount. The platform supports progression from single-machine operation to automated cells while maintaining consistent programming, tooling, and maintenance practices. All in a small footprint.
This growth path allows capital investment to track workload expansion. The same machine platform supports prototype work, short-run production, and extended unattended cycles as process maturity increases.
Innova’s Role in Deployment and Support
The WVM-380 enters the North American market through Innova with its core architecture already validated through internal deployment. Innova provides application engineering, automation integration support, controls configuration, and long-term service aligned with North American manufacturing practices.
This structure allows manufacturers to adopt a proven platform while focusing internal resources on process development and system integration rather than machine validation.
Full Range Application Scope
The WVM-380 is suited for aerospace components, medical devices, precision automotive parts, and high-mix machining environments requiring repeatable multi-axis capability within constrained floor space. Its architecture supports automated operation and incremental expansion as production requirements evolve.
The platform reflects development priorities established inside large-scale manufacturing operations, where sustained output, system integration, and predictability determine long-term value.