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The latest addition to the firm’s 5-axis capacity is a Hurco VMX42SRTi, which has powerful conversational programming capability built into its WinMax control system.

“We already had eight 3-axis Hurco machining centres on-site, including one with an add-on rotary axis, so were familiar with the manufacturer’s twin-screen, menu-driven control system and graphical user interface,” states TGM director, Sarah Stephens. “Our operators have always found it to be user-friendly for shopfloor programming and on the latest machine only the fifth B-axis that swivels the spindle head is different, so adaptation was easy. The skill sets were already in place to create 5-axis cycles involving the positioning of both rotary axes.

“We purchased extra WinMax software to run on a laptop and use it to program around 90% of jobs run on the Hurcos, including the 5-axis machine, with data for the remaining work entered at the controls on the shopfloor.

“Essentially, the Hurco software is an inexpensive way of preparing components for 3+2-axis machining. It is like an extra CAM seat, but costs vastly less than the £50,000 purchase price and £5,000 annual maintenance of one of our top-end CADCAM packages alone.”

Cycles currently being run on the Hurco 5-axis machine contain no ISO content generated in the CADCAM systems at TGM, although it could be included via the NC Merge capability in WinMax. There are no plans to put fully interpolative 5-axis jobs on the machine either, but that would also be possible with a suitable post processor.

The Hurco VMX42SRTi, with its more than one-metre X-axis travel and 610mm movement in Y and Z, is of ideal size for producing smaller parts for Airbus A350 wings, such as ribs, intercostals and brackets. All components are aluminium except for one, which is machined from titanium billet.

Over two-thirds of TGM’s throughput is destined for Airbus, with the remainder going mainly into the Boeing supply chain, notably for the 787 Dreamliner. This Prime’s build rates are also rising, so all of the machining centres at Preston, including the Hurcos are very busy.

“One advantage of the Hurco 5-axis SRTi design is that the fifth axis is provided by a ±90° swivelling spindle head, so you do not lose Z-axis travel as on a machine with a trunnion-mounted rotary table,” explains company operations director, Steve Holmes. “The configuration fitted well with our need to produce 40 Airbus T-pieces per month that are over 30cm tall.

“The other thing we like about the machine is that we can ignore the flush rotary table and lay a large component across the full 1.27m fixed table for 3-or 4-axis machining. Alternatively, there are Op 1/Op 2 opportunities. The machine provides a lot of versatility.”

Regular attendees of Hurco Europe’s traditional Christmas open house will be pleased to learn that this year’s event will take place at its High Wycombe facility on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th December 2022.

It’s a very popular show because in addition to a showroom full of new Hurco CNC machine tools under power and cutting metal, there is the added attraction that all of Hurco’s primary suppliers will be in attendance.

This year, as many as 20 specialist suppliers covering tooling, workholding, CAD/CAM, metrology, automation, mist extraction, rotary tables, angled heads, coolant and lubrication, probing and machine tool finance will be taking part, each with their own small stand. This allows existing Hurco users and potential clients the opportunity to discuss ancillary equipment in a relaxed and informed environment.

On show will be four different 5-axis machines with an emphasis on larger toolchanger capacity, represented by the new VMX30UDi-60ATC. There will be two automation solutions in operation: Hurco’s ProCobot range for component transfer and the Erowa Robot Compact 80 showing pallet transfer and the automation of one-offs.

In addition, there will be three Hurco CNC turning centres, including the new TMX10MYSi driven tool lathe with Y-axis and sub-spindle. As ever, the majority of the show will be represented by six models from Hurco’s bestselling 3-axis CNC vertical milling ranges. Sizes ranging from the compact, entry-level VM One to the powerful VMX60i with 1,680mm (X) and 660mm (Y) travels and a 12,000rpm 40 taper spindle.

The Government’s super-deduction scheme ends on 31st March 2022 where significant savings can be made on this year’s tax bill for profitable limited companies. But, time is running out because the machine must be delivered before the deadline. Check out Hurco’s website under News/Finance for detailed examples.

HURCO knows how to create bespoke metal-cutting and machining concepts, and the machine tool manufacturer will be demonstrating its implementation expertise yet again at METAV 2022 in Düsseldorf. From June 21 to 24, the focus will be fixed on manufacturers of one-off parts and limited production series, with advice on application-oriented solutions available at Stand A10 in Hall 16.

Pliening, May 2022: Machine tool automation is a top-priority item on the agenda of contract manufacturers devoted to limited and medium-sized production runs. The salient considerations extend from extending machine operating times to ways of compensating for scarce personnel resources. The trend toward individualized products and smaller batch sizes is proceeding at a lightning pace, but automated processes to meet the challenge are often already available. The choice of which solution to select is defined by the specific manufacturing job and the available infrastructure. When it comes to automation, there are no universally applicable rules, which is why consultations are so important. Another reason why HURCO places such priority on direct personal contact with its customers.

“Both our sales and support staff, as well as our applications technicians, can frequently be found in consultations at the customer’s premises. Based on the machine inventory and the on-site production structure, we determine precisely where we can provide support, and what kind of automation makes sense,” emphasizes Sebastian Herr, Application Support Manager at HURCO of Germany. “These consultations are just one of the focal points defining our presence at the exhibition in Düsseldorf.”

HURCO cooperates with its partners to offer to users exactly the right automation solution. “This expands our spectrum and makes us extremely flexible,” notes Herr. “Ultimately, the market already offers tried-and-tested solutions, and we integrate these in our own projects.” One of the options that HURCO offers contract manufacturers for their stand-alone machines is automated loading. While this includes a part-handling system to put the parts in the machine, automated loading of two interlinked machines is also available. “Often, cobots represent a good start in automation. These are fast, teachable, flexible systems that work together with the operator.” Users have the opportunity to clarify this technology’s suitability for their own operations at the HURCO stand, where they can also discuss whether an articulated-arm robot should take over part-handling chores in a manufacturing cell. HURCO responds to complex challenges with custom-tailored solutions for loading and pallet handling – tasks that can be combined on almost all HURCO machines.

The foundations for rapid and application-oriented implementation of automation solutions, including digitalization, monitoring and evaluation, are contributed by a Windows-based operating system and the MT Connect open-source interface featured on HURCO assemblies. Network-supported DNC interfaces can be employed for mutual communications between machines and robots. “This network and interface architecture supports individual adaptation of automated systems to reflect user requirements, as well as creation of integrated production systems and blockchain solutions between the contract manufacturers and their clients,” underlines Herr, who also promises the in-depth consultations to support the process. The organizational tasks for automated manufacturing are then assumed by a project-management system developed by HURCO, or a system that incorporates the automation solution of an appropriate partner.

At METAV, users can also discuss how to select the most suitable concept with HURCO specialists, along with implementation of a specific automation solution in a process that even embraces optimization during running production operations. “We are looking forward to technical discussions in Düsseldorf,” concludes Herr.

HURCO introduces yet another market innovation by offering you the option of program-ming free-form surfaces directly at the machine. This feature lets contract manufacturers take on jobs that were previously too time-intensive or unprofitable by allowing them to dispense with the detour through a separate CAD/CAM system.

I want to use this article to acquaint you with a new function incorporated in our HURCO control software. I will start by focusing on the option of programming free-form surfaces right at the machine.

As many of you know, HURCO control software has already accommodated those of you wanting to read in 3D models directly using the STEP format for some time now. This “Solid Model Import” feature not only substantially reduces programming times but also provides protection against programming errors.

You start the process of generating the required data sets right at the machine in the usual way by loading the desired component into the HURCO control. The HURCO machine’s touchscreen is used to program the previously imported data. The STEP file representing the various surfaces appears on the screen at the right. These can then be selected to generate associated data sets suitable for saving to support individual machining processes. The data sets embrace the entire array of additional commands, such as pivoting to new processing planes. A new feature is the “Surface” command that is now incorporated in the control system. Using this new functionality, even free-form surfaces can be converted into data sets for machining. WinMax supports this ability by generating a data set created specifically for the individual machining process. All the operator needs to do is enter the tool and the process parameters. The control system performs all of the calculations to define tool paths for the ensuing roughing and final finishing operations. Needless to say, this also applies to the subsequent pivot planes when you program multilateral machining.

By the way, the newer HURCO machines are equipped with a Multi-Touch display similar to that found on smartphones. You therefore only need two fingers to zoom in and out or twist and turn the part. This speeds up programming and makes it more convenient.

For machining free-form surfaces, I recommend that you specify a spherical or torus cutter. Both are well-suited for use in machining 3D surfaces as they allow sequential, single-step changes in workpiece contact area. You can also employ the torus cutter to machine flat surfaces. The HURCO program database includes a multiplicity of standard tools of the kind essential for 3D machining operations. There is also an extensive array of machining cycles. The program calculates all of the necessary processing steps based on surface geometry.

Some of the HURCO machines purchased in recent years can be retrofitted with a software upgrade to support programming of free-form surfaces. With older machines you will have to consider whether investing in the upgrade would be justified.

HURCO has revised the turning centers of the “Multi axes” series. Designed for the turning and milling of medium-sized parts, the machines have been further developed, particularly with regard to the software.

Pliening, Germany, November 2021: The software bundle of the series now also includes Solid Model Import, which makes the models equal to the software status of the HURCO milling machines: same operating concept, same terminology, same features. This is of particular benefit to contract manufacturers who flexibly machine individual parts and small batches and carry out the milling work on a suitably equipped lathe. At the same time, they can quickly switch between their machines without having to make any changes to the control.

“With the lathe series, HURCO strategically rounds off its overall program,” classifies Sebastian Herr, Head of Application Technology. “Users do not have to use an additional control in their company with this. Those who appreciate thedialog control with the DXF and solid model import options on their milling machine are also right with the lathes.”

The 5-axis machining center VCX600i XP is a completely newly developed machine whose design was based on HURCO’s entire 5-axis know-how. The machine thus offers sustainable increases in performance, stability and accuracy compared to the previous 5-axis models.

At the same time, the machine was designed to be very massive. Equipped with a rotary-swivel table and a moving column behind it, the VCX600i XP moves fewer axes in the compound, which increases accuracy mechanically alone. The swivel bridge is recessed in the bed and does not move in space, which has a positive effect with increasing component size or mass. The bridge and swivel table are equipped with torque drives, making them 100 percent 5-axis simultaneous capable – highly dynamic even in continuous operation.

Sebastian Herr, Head of Application Engineering at HURCO: “With the VCX600i XP, we are starting from pole position in the 5-axis machining center sector. It is designed for high-precision and -dynamic machining. In this way, we are taking into account the fact that increasingly complex and precise components have to be manufactured.”

Pliening, Germany, August 2021: With the sale of a“VM 30 i Plus” to the Martin Braun engineering office, HURCO has brought its 10,000th machine to the user in Germany. The 3-axis machining center, which has a clamping surface of 1,321 x 508 mm and a maximum

table load of 1,800 kg combined with a 15 kW spindle up to 12,000 min- 1, an SK40 interface and a tool changer with 24 places, is now machining in Enkenbach-Alsenborn near Kaiserslautern.

“We are very pleased about the sale of the 10,000th machine, as this is an expression of the appreciation of the German market and its special significance for HURCO,” says Michael Auer, Managing Director Hurco GmbH. “We are particularly happy for owner Martin Braun, who has been a convinced HURCO machine user for years.”

Half of the machinery in Enkenbach-Alsenborn, which currently comprises 14 machining centers, consists of HURCO machines. Production is primarily for mechanical engineering, with the 3- and 5-axis centers characterized by flexibility, machining width and convenient operation. Why does Martin Braun always choose a HURCO machine? He finds, “The machines offer a competitive advantage, and the control is ideal for us.”

Sebastian Herr, Head of Application Technology at HURCO: “Tools with steep taper SK 40 and SK 50 are widely used by our customers. In the contract manufacturing sector, for example, the SK 40 take-up is the benchmark. The VMX 50 Di is perfectly matched to this, as it is equipped with this mount as standard.”

This video shows you the process employed to produce a stainless-steel connecting rod using 5-axis machining. This example clearly demonstrates that processing with trochoidal milling using the HURCO control system is the absolute equal of procedures using the CAM systems as employed by our associated firms. The basic concept remains the same: The tool executes a rotary motion as it proceeds into the workpiece in a penetration process that continues until it is completely immersed and thus able to mill across the entire length of the cutting tool. Throughout the entire processing cycle, the motion pattern is continuously adapted to maintain an invariable and consistent clamping center.

I really want to emphasize that the NC programs are fully integrated in the control system’s programmed conversational operating concept. We didn’t make the decision to apply the CAM system because we had to; we use it because it works! And above all, because it represents the ideal answer to the typical quotidian conditions encountered in contract manufacturing. These environments frequently encompass multiple machines and operators, but just one or two CAM work stations. Under these conditions, a control system offering immense flexibility is an extremely welcome addition. An essential asset is how this system allows programmers to integrate programs stemming from a variety of sources. The only required qualification is a solid background in machining and metal cutting. When we compare the systems, all that the HURCO operator needs is some basic training in the realm of conversational control systems, while the competitors’ systems demand extensive expertise, available only at the cost of considerable time and expenditure.

France, May 2021: The Yamaha SR500 pictured here, a flat tracker or speedway bike with a striking design, is the pet project of 27-year-old Maxime Fontvielle. He works as an applications engineer at the French branch of the U.S. machine tool manufacturer Hurco. He embarked on his career path because of his love of two-wheelers.

“As a teenager,” he tells us, “my passion was motorcycles. While browsing through various forums, I saw people making parts for racing motorcycles of the 90s. That’s when I thought: I want to do that too! I went through apprenticeships at various companies and then started at Hurco.”

Up top, there’s an Airtech Streamling rear fairing that matches the original gas tank, a front race number plate, and speedway handlebars. For the paint, Maxime’s brother, a designer at Austrian design agency Kiska, helped out with over thirty designs – all in Hurco’s corporate colors.

Not only does the SR look damn good, but by all accounts it offers a lot of fun to ride. Soon, Maxime wants to take the bike out for some wild drifts on a speedway track … but until then, his main task is to set the scene for Hurco’s next trade show booth.

Compared to conventional milling methods, trochoidal milling enables higher cutting speeds and deeper cuts while reducing the load on the tool and machine. Supported by the computing power of the modern CNC machining center, this concept enables manufacturers to perform complex milling operations with more speed and less effort. Trochoidal milling is a standard option in Hurco’s WinMax control, with each data set accessible with just one click.

Pliening, Germany, April 2021: In trochoidal or wave milling, the traverse movement of the tool ─ unlike conventional milling ─ is not linear, but runs along a spiral path. The milling tool penetrates the workpiece until it is completely immersed and the cutting process takes place over the entire length of the tool. A special trochoidal milling cutter is used for this purpose, the diameter of which is smaller than the groove or contour to be machined. Through a combination of feed and rotary motion, the grooving angle can be kept constantly below 90 degrees. This reduces stresses on the tool and machine and enables higher milling speeds and shorter machining times.

“With the trochoidal process, tool life can be extended by up to a factor of ten, and machining times are reduced by 30 to 40 percent,” reports Florian Kerkau, application engineer at Hurco. That’s why trochoidal milling is a standard option in Hurco’s WinMax control, where any data set can be called up with a click. The program sets the grooving point along with all other machining parameters. “Trochoidal milling is always the most economical solution when conventional milling requires multiple depth steps,” explains Kerkau. Trochoidal milling is the process of choice when it comes to milling grooves and slots. Here, the aim is to remove a lot of material in the shortest possible time ─ exactly the right thing for trochoidal milling, which has a clear advantage over conventional milling techniques thanks to its much greater machining depth.

From 5-axis machining centers to large format machining centers designed for the aerospace and energy sectors, there is a Hurco CNC machine for you. Our flagship VMX line is the workhorse of 3-axis CNC machining centers. But we don’t stop at milling. We have worked diligently to ensure our turning centers are up to par with our mills. The TMX, TMM, and TM lines include a range of turning centers with chuck sizes up to 25 inches and mill turn machines that support the “done in one” philosophy.

Whether you are turning, milling, doing 2D parts or 3D parts, Hurco CNC machine tools, equipped with our integrated control, let you get down to the business of making chips faster than any other CNC machine tool.

The Hurco VM CNC vertical milling machines offer powerful machining with a compact footprint, one-piece machine base, solid cast iron frame, Big Plus(r) spindle system, and the flexible Hurco CNC control with more memory and look-ahead than competitive models. The VM CNC machines are loaded with remarkably big capacity, productivity, and user flexibility.

The broad line of Hurco VMXi CNC machines are known by machinists as the industry workhorse. With the high velocities and accelerations of today’s applications, machine performance must be carefully optimized in order to maintain accuracy over extended periods of time. The Hurco VMXi Series of CNC mills delivers. It starts with a heavy, ribbed frame made of fine grain, high-grade cast iron. A dual-wound 12K spindle delivers the speed and cutting power that you need. For improved performance, the VMXDi models are equipped with a 15K inline direct-drive spindle that gives machinists outstanding surface finishes, faster tool changes, and improved thermal stability.

The roller ways on all Hurco VMXi vertical machining centers are larger with the Y-axis roller ways strategically spaced for increased strength and rigidity. The performance goes beyond the size and spacing of the ways. Instead of simply mounting the ways to a single surface, we wedge lock them to a machined shoulder, which makes the machine more rigid and robust. Additionally, we hand scrape or grind the mounting surfaces for increased accuracy. The multiple design and manufacturing details we incorporate into a Hurco VMC increase rigidity and reliability, which means each VMXi machining center will be the workhorse you expect.

Best-In-Class Chip Management High pressure, high volume, stainless steel coolant ring with adjustable nozzles delivers coolant right to the tool. Dedicated large capacity pump system and scraper type lift-up conveyor with barrel height discharge eliminate costly cleanup and save valuable time. A sloped telescopic way covers protect the internal components of the machining center.

The stability of the double-column, the ladder design of the Z-axis, and the overall weight of the BX high-speed milling machines provide exceptional accuracy, thermal compensation, and outstanding surface finish capabilities. Equipped with an 18,000 rpm HSK 64A spindle and Hurco’s patented UltiMotion technology, the BX series of CNC machines is designed for high speeds and tight tolerances.

The DCX Series of Double Column CNC machining centers were created due to customer requests—customers who already knew the value of Hurco and needed larger machines for aerospace and energy parts. Our 2-meter, 3-meter, and 4-meter VMCs are the biggest machine tools available with the powerful Hurco control.

After reviewing various configurations, the Hurco engineering team opted for a double column design because they determined it would provide superior dynamic behavior and promote thermal stability compared to other options. The large table capacity allows nearly any part you have to be machined.

High pressure, high volume, stainless steel coolant ring with adjustable nozzles delivers coolant right to the tool. Dedicated large capacity pump system and the dual auger that lifts up to a chip conveyor eliminate costly cleanup and save valuable time. Sloped telescopic way covers protect the internal components of the machining center.

These economical, 3-axis and 4-axis large travel horizontal CNC milling machines have an 8,000 rpm motorized spindle that is equipped for both high and low-end torque operations. The large, front and side access doors provide maximum operator efficiency. With fast rapids, large work cube, smart frame design, and UltiMotion technology, complex production parts can be CNC machined efficiently and accurately. Hurcos’ horizontal milling machines increase shop productivity with a rotary torque table, such as the table added to the smart design of the HM1700i CNC machining center.

30 Station ATC: The 30 station ATC is side-mounted with a 3.7 second tool-to-tool ATC time. Hurco uses an electric tool changer with 4.7” max tool diameter and a 44 lb. max tool weight. The tool changer is random access.

Hurco uses state-of-the-art premium servos and drives from Yaskawa, the world’s largest manufacturer of motors and drives. They provide enhanced vibration suppression and feature higher speed acceleration and deceleration.

The HBMX horizontal boring machines have 2-speed geared-head spindles, hardened box ways, and they are packaged to include features needed for typical applications—such as a programmable quill that allows you to use shorter tools, a contouring 4th axis rotary table (not just positional), linear glass scales to maintain thermal stability and increase accuracy, CTS, and a 60-tool ATC.

Linear Glass Scales: The HBMXi boring mill machine line is equipped with linear glass scales as standard on XYZ axes. This helps reduce the effect of thermal instabilities. The linear glass scales help increase accuracy on all Hurco boring mills.

Double-nut Ballscrews: Hurco uses premium grade double-nut ballscrews that are anchored at both ends. The double-nut pretensioning presents pressure in opposite directions to the ballscrew. This keeps the nut under tension and prevents backlash and produces less thermal growth.

The efficient design of the Hurco 5-axis trunnion table machining centers (U Series) is a key benefit to consider—we use an integrated trunnion table instead of simply sticking a trunnion table on a 3-axis machining center and passing it off as a 5-axis CNC machine. The integrated trunnion table design provides more clearance in the Z-axis compared to other brands.

More clearance in Z-axis. The integrated design of the trunnion table 5-axis milling machine gives you more clearance in Z, especially compared to 3-axis VMCs with a trunnion table added to simulate a 5-axis machining center.

According to benchmark data from Modern Machine Shop magazine, 44% of the highest performing shops in the U.S. use 5th axis positioning. Just as Hurco led the industry in the transition from manual machining to CNC machining with the invention of conversational programming, we have led the industry in the transition from 3-axis machining to 5-axis positioning (or 5-sided machining). At Hurco, customer productivity (which leads to customer profitability) is the primary criterion we use when deciding where to devote our research and development resources. Decades ago, the Hurco engineering team determined that 5-axis CNC machining, in particular, 5-sided machining, could significantly increase productivity at job shops. We set a path to become the experts and revolutionized the industry with the development of control technology that optimizes the process for full 5-axis and 5-sided (3+2).

With 5-sided CNC machining, also called 3+2, you reduce setup time, increase accuracy, and expand your shop’s capability for future simultaneous 5-axis work. The key to our success in helping machinists make the transition from 3-axis to 5-sided machining lies within the conversational programming features of the Hurco control, such as Transform Plane and 3D Import that creates Transform Planes automatically.

When you invest in a Hurco 5-axis machining center, you get two machines in one. A machine that will immediately increase the profit margin of the parts you’re producing on a 3-axis machining center due to the powerful 5-sided programming (no CAM needed) and a rigid machine that is fully compatible with CAD/CAM packages for simultaneous 5-axis.

The SRTi series of 5-axis CNC mills offers multiple advantages, starting with the machine’s design configuration that utilizes a swivel head and a C-axis rotary torque table that is embedded in the machine table and flush with the surface. The generous size the machine table provides maximum versatility because you can use the extra table space for secondary operations or 3-axis CNC work. This configuration is also available in an SW model that utilizes the swivel head, traditional machine table, and an add-on A-axis rotary.

Versatility. Since the rotary torque table is embedded within the generous machine table, you can use the extra table space for secondary operations or 3-axis work.

Heavier Parts. Because the table is always flat and doesn’t tilt, the SRT 5-axis CNC machines swivel head and rotary table design are typically preferred to the trunnion style 5th axis machines when machining heavier parts. Because all of the weight is transferred down to the leveling pads and fully supported by the foundation of the machine.

Unlimited angular movement of the C-axis. With a swivel head/rotary table 5-axis machining center, it is extremely important to make sure the table (C-axis) supports the unlimited angular movement. For example, if you are machining down a steep wall and going around the part, the table needs to rotate in a continuous motion. If the C-axis is limited to +360 / -360 degrees of motion, it will literally need to unwind at regular intervals to machine the part. Conversely, the tables on the Hurco SRT 5 axis milling machines are built with unlimited and continuous rotation because our focus from design to delivery is to maximize productivity and profitability for our customers.

At Hurco, we are immersed in 5-axis technology. We have carved out a niche in this arena because we made a commitment decades ago to dedicate our R&D resources to 5-axis and 5-sided. We determined this type of machining center, combined with the capabilities of our CNC control, would make our customers more profitable. Similar to the transition from manual mills to CNC mills, we know the transition from 3-axis to a 5-sided machining process is imperative for our customers to increase their profit margin on existing parts.

If you do NOT OWN a 5-axis machining center, the most important message you need to know: If you are machining features on multiple sides of the same part on a 3-axis mill, then you are already doing 5-sided machining…just manually. 5-sided machining on a 5-axis machine will reduce setup times, increase the profit margin of the parts you are producing on your 3-axis machining centers. The Hurco control makes programming easy for 5-sided—NO CAM needed!

Hurco machinist Mike Cope was so passionate about the need to educate shops about the transition to 5-sided machining and the capabilities of 5-axis machines, he wrote a book about it.

Integrated trunnion table design provides more clearance in Z-axis and ability to machine heavier parts compared to 3-axis machining centers with trunnion table added

The small footprint, large work cube, chip management system, and an affordable price tag of our slant-bed CNC turning centers make small-batch manufacturing profitable.

Design + Construction: We use thick-walled, fine-grain cast iron for the major structural assemblies (base, headstock, and cross slide). The rigid one-piece machine base casting is designed to yield excellent static and dynamic performance in addition to outstanding dampening properties that inhibit thermal deformation and twisting. The box type cross slide ensures the turret remains rigid and stable even during the most rigorous cycles. We also use large linear guideways that are strategically spaced to provide excellent support to the cross slide. Hydraulic Turret: The slotted tool turret is designed to provide fast and accurate tool indexes. You can use any combination of ID and OD tool holders. The turret uses a large cervic coupling for accurate location and clamping. Machining Capacity: The generous turning diameter and turning length allow a wide range of part sizes and applications.

Spindle Motor and Drive: The spindles on the Hurco TM Series of slant-bed CNC lathes utilize poly-V belts, which are ideal for turning. The spindle speed ranges have been engineered for the best metal removal rate for a given chuck size, up to 6,000 rpm. We use precision steel bearings packed with lifetime grease, which results in maintenance-free lubrication. The brushless, AC motor drives the spindle and delivers impressive power and torque.

Ball Screws: For feed drive elements, Hurco only uses premium, quality designed, pre-tensioned ball screws. With up to 98% efficiency, the re-circulating ball nut ensures low friction power transmission from the screw to the slide. This guarantees the combination of high accuracy, high rapid traverse rates, and high feed thrust. Large diameter X-axis and Z-axis double nut ball screws are hardened and ground, centered between the guideways, and anchored at both ends with pre-loaded ABEC-7 precision class angular contact thrust bearings. This combination prevents backlash and provides outstanding positioning repeatability with virtually no thermal growth.

The TMM turning centers are true slant-bed lathes equipped with live tooling and a programmable C-axis. The TMM live tooling lathes are the perfect way to make small to medium lot sizes that require turning and secondary milling/drilling operations profitable. Save time with one setup and you won’t lose accuracy due to refixturing.

The most significant advantage of the Hurco TMM CNC lathes with live tooling is the simplified programming on the CNC control. Learn more about mill-turn control features. Beyond the control technology, the TMM lathes with live tooling have multiple design features that prove valuable for mill-turn applications in today’s machine shop.

Design + Construction: We use thick-walled, fine-grain cast iron for the major structural assemblies (base, headstock, and cross slide). The rigid one-piece machine base casting is designed to yield excellent static and dynamic performance in addition to outstanding dampening properties that inhibit thermal deformation and twisting. The box type cross slide ensures the turret remains rigid and stable even during the most rigorous cycles. We also use extra wide linear guideways that are strategically spaced to provide excellent support to the cross slide.

All Hurco, mill-turn CNC lathes are built for increased rigidity with an extra-wide saddle and larger Z-axis rails. You can be assured Hurco mill-turn CNC lathes have the premium components and rigidity required.

Ball screws: For feed drive elements, Hurco only uses premium, quality designed, pre-tensioned, double-nut ball screws. With up to 98% efficiency, the re-circulating ball nut ensures low friction power transmission from the screw to the slide. This guarantees the combination of high accuracy, high rapid traverse rates, and high feed thrust. Large diameter double-nut ball screws are hardened and ground, centered between the guideways and anchored at both ends with pre-loaded ABEC-7 precision class angular contact thrust bearings. This combination prevents backlash and provides outstanding positioning repeatability with virtually no thermal growth.

Spindle Motor and Drive: The spindles on the Hurco TMX Series of slant-bed CNC lathes utilize poly-V belts, which are ideal for turning. The spindle speed ranges have been engineered for the best metal removal rate for a given chuck size, up to 6,000 rpm. We use precision steel bearings packed with lifetime grease, which results in a maintenance-free lubrication. The brushless, AC motor drives the spindle and delivers impressive power and torque.

Ball Screws: For feed drive elements, Hurco only uses premium, quality designed, pre-tensioned ball screws. With up to 98% efficiency, the re-circulating ball nut ensures low friction power transmission from the screw to the slide. This guarantees the combination of high accuracy, high rapid traverse rates, and high feed thrust. Large diameter X-axis and Z-axis double nut ball screws are hardened and ground, centered between the guide ways, and anchored at both ends with pre-loaded ABEC-7 precision class angular contact thrust bearings. This combination prevents backlash and provides outstanding positioning repeatability with virtually no thermal growth.

All Hurco, mill-turn CNC machines are built for increased rigidity with an extra-wide saddle and larger Z-axis rails. You can be assured our TMXMY and TMXMYS multi-spindle lathes have the premium components and rigidity required.

Ball screws: For feed drive elements, Hurco only uses premium, quality designed, pre-tensioned, double-nut ball screws. With up to 98% efficiency, the re-circulating ball nut ensures low friction power transmission from the screw to the slide. This guarantees the combination of high accuracy, high rapid traverse rates, and high feed thrust. Large diameter double-nut ball screws are hardened and ground, centered between the guideways and anchored at both ends with pre-loaded ABEC-7 precision class angular contact thrust bearings. This combination prevents backlash and provides outstanding positioning repeatability with virtually no thermal growth.

Our heavy-duty slant-bed CNC lathes are a prime example of customer-centric design. Hurco customers who are suppliers for the aerospace and energy sectors requested larger CNC lathes with high torque capabilities and equipped with the Hurco CNC control.

Design + Construction: It starts with a certified Meehanite® casting, which provides superb dampening characteristics that inhibit thermal deformation and twisting. This robust machine tool features oversized Z-axis guide rails that are strategically spaced to provide excellent support to the cross slide. A wide saddle increases rigidity even further. Ultimately, all of these design features mean the Hurco heavy duty CNC lathes can withstand heavier loads.

Ball Screws: For feed drive elements, Hurco only uses premium, quality designed, pre-tensioned ball screws. With up to 98% efficiency, the re-circulating ball nut ensures low friction power transmission from the screw to the slide. This guarantees the combination of high accuracy, high rapid traverse rates, and high feed thrust. Large diameter X-axis and Z-axis double nut ball screws are hardened and ground, centered between the guideways and anchored at both ends with pre-loaded ABEC-7 precision class angular contact thrust bearings. This combination prevents backlash and provides outstanding positioning repeatability with virtually no thermal growth.

The integrated Hurco CNC control and conversational programming powered by WinMax® is the most versatile and intuitive out of any of the CNC controls in the industry. More importantly, each feature has benefits that you can measure in terms of increased productivity, which leads to increased profitability.

Just like you, Hurco engineers are focused on continual improvement—they are driven to develop CNC control technology that will make your business more profitable.

Hurco has partnered with ProCobots to help our customers with their Job Shop Automation needs. In our annual survey, customers say finding operators is the number one problem they face. The idea surrounding Practical Job Shop Automation by ProCobots is the idea that the right system will free up machinists to do more of the high-value tasks while the automation equipment handles the redundant machine tending tasks. Focused on high mix/low volume production, ProCobots offers automation systems that can be connected to any new or existing machine tool. No experience with robotics is required.

This Hurco VMX42i Vertical Machining center was made in 2015 in Taiwan. It is equipped with a Hurco control unit. The machine has a spindle speed of 10000 rpm.

Table size 1020mm x 510mm. T slot size 5 x 18mm x 100mm . X/Y/Z travels 762mm x 508mm x 610 mm. Min/Max distance Table to Spindle nose 152mm /762mm. Spindle taper BT40. Rapid traverses X,Y & Z Axis 38m,38m & 32m/min. Max programmable feedrate 32m/min. Spindle speeds to 15,000 rpm. Spindle power 15kW. 30 ATC. Max tool dia. 76mm. Max tool length 300mm. Max tool weight 7kgs. WinMax Control. Spindle Hours 316

Hurco 425E spark erosion machine with Optitron Minor, Acu-rite .0005"/10μm Absolute Zero II, table size 305 x 420mm 208-600V/3ph/50-60Hz, serial no: A9-008-024

This Hurco HTX 500 Horizontal Machining center was manufactured in the year 2008 in Taiwan and has 34856 production hours. It is equipped with a Hurco Ultimax control unit and has 4 axis. The machine has a spindle speed of 12000 rpm.

The machine is in a good technical condition, a test drive is possible by prior arrangement. Table with T-slots - max. load 1750 kg, table size 1270 x 610 mm, travel X/Y/Z-axis: 1067/610/610 mm, spindle speed 12.000o rpm, motor power 18kW, spindle cone SK40, no. of tool places 30/40, max. tool length 300mm, max. tool diameter 80/76mm, max. tool weight 7kg.

The VMX42HSRTi has a swivel-head design with direct drive, rotary, torque table (C-axis) and is equipped with a high-speed 18,000 rpm integral motorized spindle. The VMX42HSRTi has X/Y/Z travels of 42/24/24 and the table’s working surface is 50" x 24". All of the SRTi 5-axis machines provide maximum manufacturing versatility to support a high mix of parts: complex simultaneous 5-axis parts; five-sided parts; and because the rotary torque table is embedded, the generous working surface of the table supports secondary operations, 3-axis work, or even plate work. Additionally, the stout table supports heavier loads and the rotary torque table has unlimited angular movement instead of just 360° that is often standard throughout the industry.

The VMX30UHSi is a trunnion-style 5-axis machine equipped with a high-speed 18,000 rpm integral motorized spindle. As with all U-Series Hurco 5-axis machines, the VMX30UHSi was designed with an integrated trunnion table, which provides more clearance in the Z-axis and facilitates heavier parts, instead of just mounting a table on a 3-axis machine. The second new trunnion-style 5-axis machine from Hurco is the VMX60Ui, which has a 12,000rpm spindle and X/Y/Z travels of 60"/26"/26.5".

The two new SWi machines added to the lineup are the VMX84SWi with X/Y/Z travels of 84"/34"/30" and the VMX42SWi with travels of 42"/24"/24". The SWi models offer 4-axis rotary functionality utilizing the same B-axis swivel head design as the aforementioned SRTi models, but can equipped with an optional A-style rotary table that meets your needs instead of the C-axis table that is on the SRTi models.