Machine Comparison
Hurco DCX22i 50T vs Hurco DCX3226i
Hurco vs Hurco · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco DCX22i 50T and Hurco DCX3226i are CAT 50 vertical machining centers from the same Hurco range, both with a 6,000 rpm spindle, 40 tools and a 5 sec tool change. The DCX3226i is the larger machine on every axis: 3,200 x 2,600 x 920 mm of travel against 2,200 x 1,700 x 750 mm.
The DCX3226i also carries a 3,000 mm (118.11 in) × 2,100 mm (82.68 in) table against 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in), a 14,000 kg (30,864.7 lb) load rating against 8,000 kg (17,600 lb), and 48 kW (64 hp) at the spindle against 26 kW (35 hp). The DCX22i 50T answers with more torque, 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) against 458 Nm (338 ft-lb), and weighs 20,510 kg (45,122 lb) against 36,940 kg (81,439 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco DCX22i 50T | Hurco DCX3226i |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 2,200 mm (86.61 in) | 3,200 mm (125.98 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,700 mm (66.93 in) | 2,600 mm (102.36 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.53 in) | 920 mm (36.22 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in) | 3,000 mm (118.11 in) × 2,100 mm (82.68 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) | 14,000 kg (30,864.7 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 26 kW (35 hp) | 48 kW (64 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Torque | 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) ▲ | 458 Nm (338 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 50 | CAT 50 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools | 40 tools |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 5 sec | 5 sec |
| Machine Weight | 20,510 kg (45,122 lb) | 36,940 kg (81,439 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco DCX22i 50T
- 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) of spindle torque against 458 Nm (338 ft-lb)
- Lighter machine: 20,510 kg (45,122 lb) against 36,940 kg (81,439 lb)
Hurco DCX3226i
- 3,200 x 2,600 x 920 mm of travel against 2,200 x 1,700 x 750 mm
- 14,000 kg (30,864.7 lb) table load against 8,000 kg (17,600 lb)
- 48 kW (64 hp) spindle power against 26 kW (35 hp)
- 3,000 mm (118.11 in) × 2,100 mm (82.68 in) table against 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in)
Verdict
Choose by part size. The Hurco DCX22i 50T suits steel weldments, cast iron bases and heavy face milling on parts up to 2,200 mm (86.61 in) long and 8,000 kg (17,600 lb), and its 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) suits large cutters and boring heads. The Hurco DCX3226i is the choice for wide mold bases, castings up to 14,000 kg (30,864.7 lb), or several large parts fixtured side by side, with 2,600 mm (102.36 in) of Y travel and 48 kW (64 hp) for roughing.