Machine Comparison
Hurco DCX42i vs Hurco VM-ONE
Hurco vs Hurco · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco DCX42i and Hurco VM-ONE are both Hurco vertical machining centers, but they are different size classes and serve different jobs. The DCX42i is a large CAT 50 machine with 4,200 x 2,600 x 1,100 mm of travel; the VM-ONE is a small CAT 40 machine with 661 x 407 x 356 mm.
The DCX42i leads on everything tied to size and cutting force: a 16,000 kg (35,274 lb) table rating against 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), 48 kW (64 hp) against 7.5 kW (10 hp), 458 Nm (338 ft-lb) against 49.4 Nm (36.4 ft-lb), and 40 tools against 16. The VM-ONE spins faster, 8,000 rpm against 6,000 rpm, changes tools in 3.5 sec against 5 sec, and weighs 2,960 kg (6,512 lb) against 44,596 kg (98,317 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco DCX42i | Hurco VM-ONE |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 4,200 mm (165.35 in) ▲ | 661 mm (26.02 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2,600 mm (102.36 in) ▲ | 407 mm (16.02 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,100 mm (43.31 in) ▲ | 356 mm (14.02 in) |
| Table Size | 4,000 mm (157.48 in) × 2,100 mm (82.68 in) | 762 mm (30 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 16,000 kg (35,274 lb) ▲ | 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 48 kW (64 hp) ▲ | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 458 Nm (338 ft-lb) ▲ | 49.4 Nm (36.4 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 50 | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools ▲ | 16 tools |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 5 sec | 3.5 sec ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 44,596 kg (98,317 lb) | 2,960 kg (6,512 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco DCX42i
- 4,200 x 2,600 x 1,100 mm of travel against 661 x 407 x 356 mm
- 16,000 kg (35,274 lb) table load against 1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
- 48 kW (64 hp) and 458 Nm (338 ft-lb) at the spindle against 7.5 kW (10 hp) and 49.4 Nm (36.4 ft-lb)
- 40 tools against 16
Hurco VM-ONE
- 8,000 rpm spindle against 6,000 rpm
- 3.5 sec tool-to-tool change against 5 sec
- Light installed weight: 2,960 kg (6,512 lb) against 44,596 kg (98,317 lb)
Verdict
These machines are not alternatives. The Hurco DCX42i is for machine beds, press frames and castings up to 4,200 mm (165.35 in) long and 16,000 kg (35,274 lb), roughed and bored with CAT 50 tools. The Hurco VM-ONE is for low-profile plates and brackets, toolroom and training work, and one-off parts within 661 mm (26.02 in) of X, where a light 40-taper machine running to 8,000 rpm is all the job needs.