Machine Comparison
Hurco VC500i vs Hurco VC500i Full 5-Axis CNC Machine Series
Hurco vs Hurco · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco VC500i and the Hurco VC500i Full 5-Axis CNC Machine Series are two listings for Hurco's VC500i 5-axis platform: one for the machine itself and one for the series, which spans several table sizes. Both use a CAT 40 spindle and the Hurco WinMax control, and the published table for the pair is short.
The listed spindle speeds differ: 15,000 rpm for the VC500i against 12,000 RPM on the series page. The VC500i lists 30 / 40 tools, the series page 40 with an arm-type changer, and the series page adds Big Plus to the CAT 40 taper. Travel, load and power are not published for this pair, so the comparison stops at spindle and tooling.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco VC500i | Hurco VC500i Full 5-Axis CNC Machine Series |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm ▲ | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 40 | CAT 40 / Big Plus |
| Tool Capacity | 30 / 40 tools | 40 (arm-type ATC) |
| Control | Hurco WinMax | Hurco WinMax |
Advantages
Hurco VC500i
- 15,000 rpm spindle listed against 12,000 RPM
- Aimed at shops that put part access angle ahead of linear travel, per its listed uses
Hurco VC500i Full 5-Axis CNC Machine Series
- CAT 40 / Big Plus spindle interface listed
- 40 tools on an arm-type ATC as listed, against 30 / 40 tools
- Series covers several table sizes in one platform family
Verdict
Treat these as the same platform described at two levels. Shops that want the VC500i itself for small-to-medium implants, impeller blades and mold cores should note the 15,000 rpm spindle listed for the Hurco VC500i. Shops still choosing a table size, or that want Big Plus tooling and 40 tools, should start from the Hurco VC500i Full 5-Axis CNC Machine Series and confirm the configuration with Hurco.