Machine Comparison
Hurco BX60i vs Hurco DCX22i
Hurco vs Hurco · CNC Boring Machines
Summary
The Hurco BX60i and Hurco DCX22i share a 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) table rating, but they belong to different categories and serve different jobs. The BX60i, listed as a boring machine, is built around a 20,000 rpm, 35 kW (47 hp) HSK-63A spindle for high-speed finishing. The DCX22i is a vertical machining center with a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle and a larger envelope.
The BX60i leads on speed: 20,000 rpm against 12,000 rpm, 35 kW (47 hp) against 18 kW (24 hp), and a 1.5 sec tool change against 5 sec. The DCX22i leads on size and torque: 2,200 x 1,700 x 750 mm of travel against 1,600 x 1,300 x 700 mm, a 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in) table, 237 Nm (175 ft-lb) against 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb), and 40 tools against 30.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco BX60i | Hurco DCX22i |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (62.99 in) | 2,200 mm (86.61 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,300 mm (51.18 in) | 1,700 mm (66.93 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.56 in) | 750 mm (29.53 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) × 1,300 mm (51.18 in) | 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) | 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm ▲ | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 35 kW (47 hp) ▲ | 18 kW (24 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb) | 237 Nm (175 ft-lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-63A | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools | 40 tools ▲ |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 1.5 sec ▲ | 5 sec |
| Machine Weight | 20,000 kg (44,000 lb) | 20,000 kg (44,000 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco BX60i
- 20,000 rpm spindle against 12,000 rpm for small tools and finishing
- 35 kW (47 hp) spindle power against 18 kW (24 hp)
- 1.5 sec tool-to-tool change against 5 sec
Hurco DCX22i
- 2,200 x 1,700 x 750 mm of travel against 1,600 x 1,300 x 700 mm
- 237 Nm (175 ft-lb) of spindle torque against 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb)
- 40 tools against 30, on CAT 40 tooling for shops standardized on it
Verdict
These machines fit different work. Choose the Hurco BX60i for mold plates, die sets and aluminum plates that need high-speed finishing with small tools, where 20,000 rpm and a 1.5 sec tool change shorten cycles. Choose the Hurco DCX22i for larger plates, mold bases and frames up to 2,200 mm (86.61 in) long, and for drilling and tapping across wide parts, where 237 Nm (175 ft-lb) of torque, 40 tools and CAT 40 tooling count for more than spindle speed.