Machine Comparison
Hurco DCX3226HT 5Si vs Hurco VC500i
Hurco vs Hurco · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco DCX3226HT 5Si and Hurco VC500i are both 5-axis capable machines on the Hurco WinMax control, but they serve different jobs. The DCX3226HT 5Si is a large double-column machine with 3,200 mm (126 in) of X travel and a trunnion rated for 4,000 kg (8,818 lb). The VC500i is a compact 5-axis machining center with 520 mm (20.47 in) of X travel and a 250 kg (550 lb) load.
The DCX3226HT 5Si leads on everything that measures size and force: 2,600 mm (102.4 in) Y travel against 500 mm (19.69 in), 37 kW (50 HP) continuous against 11 kW (14.8 hp), 253 Nm @ 2,000 rpm against 70 Nm (51.6 ft-lb), and a CAT 50 taper. The VC500i is the faster machine, at 15,000 rpm against 8,000 RPM and 32 m/min rapids against 12 m/min (472 IPM).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco DCX3226HT 5Si | Hurco VC500i |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 3,200 mm (126 in) ▲ | 520 mm (20.47 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) ▲ | 500 mm (19.69 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 920 mm (36.2 in) ▲ | 425 mm (16.73 in) |
| Table Size | 118.1 x 82.7 in (3,000 x 2,100 mm) | 500 mm (19.7 in) × 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) on trunnion ▲ | 250 kg (550 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,000 RPM | 15,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 37 kW (50 HP) continuous ▲ | 11 kW (14.8 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 186.6 ft lbs @ 2,000 rpm (253 Nm @ 2,000 rpm) ▲ | 70 Nm (51.6 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 50 | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 | 30 / 40 tools |
| Rapid Traverse | 12 m/min (472 IPM) | 32 m/min / 1260 ipm ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 96,562 lbs (43,800 kg) | 7,170 kg (15,807 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco DCX3226HT 5Si
- 3,200 mm (126 in) X and 2,600 mm (102.4 in) Y travel against 520 mm and 500 mm
- 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) load on the trunnion against 250 kg (550 lb)
- 37 kW (50 HP) continuous spindle power against 11 kW (14.8 hp)
- 186.6 ft lbs @ 2,000 rpm (253 Nm) of torque against 70 Nm (51.6 ft-lb), on a CAT 50 taper
Hurco VC500i
- 15,000 rpm spindle against 8,000 RPM
- 32 m/min (1260 ipm) rapids against 12 m/min (472 IPM)
- Compact 7,170 kg (15,807 lb) machine against 96,562 lbs (43,800 kg)
Verdict
Choose by part size. The Hurco DCX3226HT 5Si is for large impellers, turbine parts, mold cavities and defense components that need 3,200 mm of travel, a 4,000 kg trunnion rating and 37 kW for heavy 5-axis roughing in titanium and steel. The Hurco VC500i suits small-to-medium medical, aerospace and mold parts within 520 x 500 x 425 mm, where 15,000 rpm and 32 m/min rapids matter more than reach.