Machine Comparison
Hurco BX40Ui vs Hurco VMX84SWi
Hurco vs Hurco · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco BX40Ui and the Hurco VMX84SWi are both five-axis machining centers, but they serve different jobs. The BX40Ui is a 20,000 rpm machine for small and mid-size parts on a 398 mm (15.7 in) table; the VMX84SWi is a large machine with 2,134 mm (84.02 in) of X travel and a 2,184 x 865 mm table for long, heavy parts.
The Hurco VMX84SWi travels 2,134 x 864 x 762 mm against 950 x 550 x 500 mm, carries 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) against 250 kg (550 lb), and holds 40 tools against 30. Its spindle is rated 36.5 kW (48 hp) against 35 kW (47 hp), with torque level at 120.2 Nm against 118.9 Nm. The Hurco BX40Ui spins to 20,000 rpm against 12,000 rpm and changes tools in 1.5 sec against 2.5 sec.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco BX40Ui | Hurco VMX84SWi |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 950 mm (37.4 in) | 2,134 mm (84.02 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.65 in) | 864 mm (34.02 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.68 in) | 762 mm (30 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 398 mm (15.7 in) × 398 mm (15.7 in) | 2,184 mm (85.98 in) × 865 mm (34.05 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 250 kg (550 lb) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm ▲ | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 35 kW (47 hp) | 36.5 kW (48 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Torque | 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb) | 120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-63A | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools | 40 tools ▲ |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 1.5 sec ▲ | 2.5 sec |
| Machine Weight | 9,400 kg (20,723 lb) | 16,730 kg (36,806 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco BX40Ui
- 20,000 rpm HSK-63A spindle against 12,000 rpm CAT 40
- 1.5 sec tool change against 2.5 sec
- Lighter at 9,400 kg (20,723 lb) against 16,730 kg (36,806 lb)
Hurco VMX84SWi
- 2,134 x 864 x 762 mm of travel against 950 x 550 x 500 mm
- 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) table load against 250 kg (550 lb)
- 40 tools against 30 tools
- 36.5 kW (48 hp) spindle against 35 kW (47 hp)
Verdict
Choose the Hurco BX40Ui for impellers, housings and mold details in aluminum that fit a 398 mm (15.7 in) table and 250 kg (550 lb), where 20,000 rpm and 1.5 sec tool changes shorten five-axis cycles. Choose the Hurco VMX84SWi for long plates, frames and housings up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) that need angled features cut without a second setup, using its 2,134 mm (84.02 in) of X travel and 40 tools.