Machine Comparison
Hurco DCX22i vs Hurco DCX22i 50T
Hurco vs Hurco · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco DCX22i and Hurco DCX22i 50T share one frame: 2,200 x 1,700 x 750 mm of travel, a 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in) table, 40 tools and a 5 sec tool change. What differs is the spindle. The DCX22i carries a CAT 40 spindle to 12,000 rpm; the DCX22i 50T carries a CAT 50 spindle to 6,000 rpm.
The DCX22i 50T trades speed for force: 26 kW (35 hp) against 18 kW (24 hp), 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) of torque against 237 Nm (175 ft-lb), and a table rating of 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) against 6,000 kg (13,228 lb). The standard DCX22i keeps twice the spindle speed for aluminum and finishing work. The two weigh 20,000 kg (44,000 lb) and 20,510 kg (45,122 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco DCX22i | Hurco DCX22i 50T |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 2,200 mm (86.61 in) | 2,200 mm (86.61 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,700 mm (66.93 in) | 1,700 mm (66.93 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.53 in) | 750 mm (29.53 in) |
| Table Size | 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in) | 2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) | 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm ▲ | 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 18 kW (24 hp) | 26 kW (35 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Torque | 237 Nm (175 ft-lb) | 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 40 | CAT 50 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools | 40 tools |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 5 sec | 5 sec |
| Machine Weight | 20,000 kg (44,000 lb) | 20,510 kg (45,122 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco DCX22i
- 12,000 rpm spindle against 6,000 rpm, for aluminum and finishing
- CAT 40 tooling, for shops already standardized on it
Hurco DCX22i 50T
- 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) of spindle torque against 237 Nm (175 ft-lb)
- 26 kW (35 hp) spindle power against 18 kW (24 hp)
- 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) table load against 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
- CAT 50 taper for heavy face milling and large boring heads
Verdict
Same envelope, different cutting. The Hurco DCX22i suits large aluminum plates, mold bases and drilling and tapping patterns across wide parts, where 12,000 rpm and CAT 40 tools do the work. The Hurco DCX22i 50T suits steel weldments, cast iron bases and heavy face milling, where 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) of torque, CAT 50 tooling and an 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) table rating matter more than spindle speed.