Machine Comparison
Haas VF-2SS Super Speed VMC vs Hurco VMX30i
Haas Automation vs Hurco · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Haas VF-2SS Super Speed VMC and the Hurco VMX30i are 40-taper vertical machining centers with the same 30 in (762 mm) of X travel and the same 12,000 rpm top speed. The Haas has more power and the faster tool change; the Hurco has more torque and a larger envelope.
The Hurco VMX30i travels 508 mm (20 in) in Y and 610 mm (24.02 in) in Z against 16 in (406 mm) and 20 in (508 mm), carries 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) against 1,500 lb (680 kg), and delivers 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) of torque against 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m). The Haas VF-2SS Super Speed VMC has a 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle against 13.4 kW (18 hp), a 1.8 s tool change against 2 sec, and holds 30+1 tools against 30 or 40 on the Hurco.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas VF-2SS Super Speed VMC | Hurco VMX30i |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 30 in (762 mm) | 762 mm (30 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16 in (406 mm) | 508 mm (20 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) | 610 mm (24.02 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 36 × 14 in (914 × 356 mm) | 1,020 mm (40.16 in) × 510 mm (20.08 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) ▲ | 13.4 kW (18 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm) | 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 | 30 / 40 tools |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 1.8 s ▲ | 2 sec |
| Machine Weight | 7,800 lb (3,539 kg) | 4,780 kg (10,538 lb) |
Advantages
Haas VF-2SS Super Speed VMC
- 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle against 13.4 kW (18 hp)
- 1.8 s tool-to-tool change against 2 sec
- Choice of CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63 spindle taper
Hurco VMX30i
- 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table load against 1,500 lb (680 kg)
- 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) of torque against 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m)
- 508 mm (20 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z travel against 16 in (406 mm) and 20 in (508 mm)
- 1,020 x 510 mm table against 36 × 14 in
Verdict
Choose the Haas VF-2SS Super Speed VMC for aluminum parts machined with small tools and frequent tool changes, where its 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle and 1.8 s tool change keep cycle times down. Choose the Hurco VMX30i for steel, stainless and cast iron, for tall parts and tombstones that need 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z, and for heavy fixtures, since it carries 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) and has 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) of torque at the spindle.