1997 HURCO BMC50/50 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1997 Hurco BMC50/50 is a 3-axis vertical machining center from Hurco's large-format BMC series, featuring a 50-inch X-axis travel paired with an extended 26-inch Y-axis travel — two inches wider than the standard BMC50 — and 24 inches of Z-axis travel. The worktable measures 64 inches by 24 inches, providing an exceptionally wide fixturing surface suited to large single-piece components, tombstone fixturing systems, and extended multi-part production setups. The spindle is rated at 30 HP and reaches a maximum speed of 8,000 RPM through a CAT40 taper, providing the power and torque range required for aggressive material removal in steel, cast iron, and aluminum across the full travel envelope. Rapid traverse rates on all three axes support efficient tool positioning during complex multi-operation cycles on large workpieces. The 1997 BMC50/50 is equipped with Hurco's WinMax conversational CNC control, which supports simultaneous conversational and G-code programming at the machine, DXF file import, touchscreen operation, and integrated toolpath simulation. Standard equipment includes a 24-tool automatic tool changer for extended unattended operation. Available options include coolant-through-spindle, chip conveyors, fourth-axis interface, and probing systems. Machine weight is approximately 18,000 pounds — substantially heavier than smaller BMC variants — providing the mass and structural rigidity required for vibration damping and dimensional accuracy during heavy cutting on large workpieces. The BMC50/50 is well suited to aerospace, mold-and-die, heavy equipment, and general contract manufacturing applications requiring a wide-table large-format vertical machining center.