Machine Comparison
Hurco VCX600i vs Hurco VM10UHSi
Hurco vs Hurco · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco VCX600i and Hurco VM10UHSi are both 5-axis machining centers on Hurco WinMax control, but they are built for different part sizes and materials. The VCX600i is a 40-tool HSK-A63 machine for aerospace and medical parts in titanium and Inconel; the VM10UHSi is a compact 20,000 rpm BT 30 machine for small aluminum parts.
The VCX600i has 600 x 560 x 500 mm of travel against 534 x 407 x 483 mm, a 300 kg (660 lb) trunnion load against 150 kg (330 lb), 21.4 hp (16 kW) against 8.5 kW (11.4 hp), 101.6 Nm @ 1,504 rpm of torque against 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb), and 40 tools against 20. The VM10UHSi spins to 20,000 rpm against 15,000 RPM and changes tools in 1.5 sec against 3.0 sec, in a 3,102 kg (6,825 lb) machine.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco VCX600i | Hurco VM10UHSi |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) ▲ | 534 mm (21.02 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22 in) ▲ | 407 mm (16.02 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ | 483 mm (19.01 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 300 kg (660 lb) on trunnion ▲ | 150 kg (330 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM | 20,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 21.4 hp (16 kW) ▲ | 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 74.9 ft. lbs @ 1,504 rpm (101.6 Nm @ 1,504 rpm) ▲ | 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A63 | BT 30 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 ▲ | 20 tools |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 3.0 sec | 1.5 sec ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 22,046 lb (10,000 kg) | 3,102 kg (6,825 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco VCX600i
- 560 mm (22 in) Y travel against 407 mm (16.02 in), and 600 mm X against 534 mm
- 300 kg (660 lb) trunnion load against 150 kg (330 lb)
- 21.4 hp (16 kW) and 101.6 Nm @ 1,504 rpm against 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) and 5.4 Nm
- 40 tools against 20, on an HSK-A63 taper
Hurco VM10UHSi
- 20,000 rpm spindle against 15,000 RPM
- 1.5 sec tool change against 3.0 sec
- Compact 3,102 kg (6,825 lb) machine against 22,046 lb (10,000 kg)
Verdict
Choose by material and part size. The Hurco VCX600i is the machine for titanium, Inconel and larger aluminum parts up to 300 kg, where 101.6 Nm of torque, 40 tools and the 5-axis WinMax control with TCPM handle tough alloys. The Hurco VM10UHSi suits small aluminum and plastic parts, such as dental abutments, implants, heat sinks and connectors, where 20,000 rpm and 1.5 sec tool changes drive cycle time.