Machine Comparison
Hurco VC600i vs Hurco VCX600i
Hurco vs Hurco · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco VC600i and Hurco VCX600i are both 5-axis machining centers on Hurco WinMax control, with 40 tools and close to the same Y and Z travel: 550 mm (21.65 in) against 560 mm (22 in), and 500 mm on both. The VC600i is built around a CAT 40 spindle and longer X travel; the VCX600i around a faster HSK-A63 spindle and a dedicated 5-axis control.
The VC600i offers 820 mm (32.28 in) of X travel against 600 mm (23.6 in), a 350 kg (770 lb) load against 300 kg (660 lb) on trunnion, and a 2.5 sec tool change against 3.0 sec. Power and torque are close: 17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb) against 21.4 hp (16 kW) and 101.6 Nm @ 1,504 rpm. The VCX600i spins to 15,000 RPM against 12,000 rpm and runs the 5-axis WinMax control with TCPM.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco VC600i | Hurco VCX600i |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 820 mm (32.28 in) ▲ | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.65 in) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.68 in) | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 350 kg (770 lb) ▲ | 300 kg (660 lb) on trunnion |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm | 15,000 RPM ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 17 kW (22.8 hp) ▲ | 21.4 hp (16 kW) |
| Spindle Torque | 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb) ▲ | 74.9 ft. lbs @ 1,504 rpm (101.6 Nm @ 1,504 rpm) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 40 | HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools | 40 |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 2.5 sec ▲ | 3.0 sec |
| Machine Weight | 9,900 kg (21,826 lb) | 22,046 lb (10,000 kg) |
Advantages
Hurco VC600i
- 820 mm (32.28 in) X travel against 600 mm (23.6 in)
- 350 kg (770 lb) table load against 300 kg (660 lb) on trunnion
- 2.5 sec tool change against 3.0 sec
Hurco VCX600i
- 15,000 RPM spindle against 12,000 rpm
- HSK-A63 spindle taper against CAT 40
- Hurco WinMax 5-axis control with dual screens, conversational 5-axis, G-code and TCPM
Verdict
The Hurco VC600i suits longer and heavier 5-axis parts, such as knee and hip components, mid-size impellers and turbine vanes, that use its 820 mm of X travel and 350 kg rating, along with CAT 40 tooling already in the shop. The Hurco VCX600i suits titanium, Inconel and aluminum aerospace and medical parts within 600 mm, where the 15,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle and the 5-axis WinMax control with TCPM matter more than reach.