Hurco Companies VMX42UI VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Hurco VMX42UI is a 5-axis vertical machining center featuring an integrated trunnion table design, which provides enhanced Z-axis clearance compared to conventional stacked trunnion setups. Its worktable measures 13.7 by 13.7 inches with a maximum payload capacity of 550 lbs, ideal for medium-sized, precision workpieces. The spindle is vertical with a CAT, BT, or DIN 40 taper (BT #40 optional) and operates up to 12,000 RPM, driven by a 24 hp (18 kW) motor delivering high torque for diverse milling applications. The tool changer utilizes a 40-position swing arm automatic tool changer (ATC) with a rapid tool change time of 3 seconds and chip-to-chip time of 7 seconds, supporting efficient multi-tool operations without a pallet changer option. The machine boasts five axes: X (20.5"), Y (24"), Z (20.5") travels, and an A-axis rotation of 140°, enabling complex 5-axis simultaneous machining and contouring. Maximum feed and rapid traverse speeds for X, Y, and Z axes are 1,260 ipm (inches per minute), promoting fast, accurate tool positioning. The integrated trunnion design optimizes rigidity and motion accuracy for aerospace, mold, and complex component manufacturing. The VMX42UI supports optional rotary or indexing tables to expand workholding capabilities. Weight and size accommodate industrial production environments with robust castings and precision ground linear ways for durability and precision.