2018 HURCO VMX 42SW VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2018 Hurco VMX 42SW is a large-format 3-axis vertical machining center in the VMX series, offering extended X-axis travel and a wide worktable for production machining of large and long workpieces. Axis travels measure 42 inches in X, 22 inches in Y, and 24 inches in Z, with a 54 by 20 inch table providing broad fixturing capacity for long structural parts, multiple-part setups, and large mold bases. A 30 HP 40-taper spindle delivers continuous power at speeds up to 10,000 RPM, enabling aggressive stock removal in steel, cast iron, aluminum, and titanium alloys. The Hurco WinMax conversational control system provides an intuitive twin-screen programming interface with Ultimotion toolpath optimization, reducing programming time and improving cycle efficiency for complex part contours. Full ISO G-code compatibility allows seamless DNC integration with CAD/CAM systems and external program management. The VMX 42SW is built on a heavy cast-iron structure with linear guideways and precision ground ballscrews on all axes, providing long-term accuracy and vibration damping under demanding cutting conditions. Weighing approximately 13,000 lbs, the VMX 42SW offers the structural rigidity required for aerospace structural machining, large automotive and energy sector components, heavy mold and die work, and production runs where a wide high-capacity worktable is essential. Options including high-pressure coolant, a chip conveyor, and expanded tool changer capacity support uninterrupted high-throughput production.