2011 HURCO VMX42U VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2011 Hurco VMX42U is a 5-axis vertical machining center featuring an integrated trunnion table design providing A-axis tilt (minus 110 to plus 30 degrees) and continuous C-axis rotation (360 degrees) for true simultaneous 5-axis machining of complex parts. The machine delivers 42-inch X-axis travel, 24-inch Y-axis travel, and 20.5-inch Z-axis travel, with the trunnion platter measuring 15.7 inches in diameter and accepting workpieces up to 550 pounds. The CAT 40 spindle delivers 24 horsepower peak with a maximum speed of 12,000 RPM, enabling efficient cutting in aluminum, steel, titanium, and other demanding materials. The trunnion configuration allows workpieces to be fixtured once and machined on multiple faces without repositioning, dramatically reducing setup time and eliminating re-fixturing errors. Hurco WinMax MAX5 i-control provides conversational 5-axis programming, DXF import, 3D simulation, and the UltiMotion motion control algorithm that dynamically balances feedrate and accuracy during simultaneous 5-axis passes. A high-capacity automatic tool changer supports complex multi-operation jobs without operator intervention. The rigid cast-iron base and precision ballscrews provide the structural foundation required for precision 5-axis work. At approximately 15,752 pounds, the VMX42U is particularly well suited for aerospace, medical device, and precision mold manufacturing applications where complex 3D geometries and tight tolerances must be achieved efficiently.