Hurco Companies VMX50I VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a robust 59" x 26" work table supporting workpieces up to 3,000 lbs, providing substantial capacity for medium to large-scale production runs. The machine is equipped with a CAT 40/BIG-PLUS spindle system operating at 12,000 RPM maximum with 24 HP continuous power, enabling aggressive material removal across diverse applications. The BIG-PLUS dual-contact spindle technology ensures superior tool rigidity through simultaneous taper and face contact, delivering improved surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and extended tool life while minimizing deflection during high-speed operations. The three-axis configuration delivers 50" X-travel, 26" Y-travel, and 24" Z-travel with rapid traverse rates of 944 ipm across all axes, enabling efficient positioning and cycle time reduction. A 30-station automatic tool changer with swing-arm design provides quick tool changes, with optional expansion to 40 stations for complex multi-operation jobs. The machine accommodates both CAT 40 and BT 40 spindle taper options, with BT 40 available as an alternative, ensuring versatility in tool holder compatibility and selection. Standard 3-axis CNC control enables simultaneous multi-axis contouring and precision positioning. Optional support systems include rotary and index tables for enhanced workholding flexibility and 4th-axis machining capabilities. This configuration suits job shops, tool and die facilities, and production environments requiring reliable accuracy, speed, and adaptability for milling, drilling, boring, and tapping operations across aluminum, steel, and composite materials.