Machine Comparison
Hurco VM10UHSi vs Hurco VM10Ui
Hurco vs Hurco · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Hurco VM10UHSi and Hurco VM10Ui are compact 5-axis machining centers on the same frame: 534 x 407 x 483 mm of travel, a 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) table, a 150 kg (330 lb) load and the Hurco WinMax control. The difference is the spindle. The VM10UHSi uses a 20,000 rpm BT 30 spindle; the VM10Ui a 10,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle.
The VM10UHSi spins twice as fast, has 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) against 7.5 kW (10 hp), and changes tools in 1.5 sec against 2 sec. The VM10Ui is listed with 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb) of torque against 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb), carries 24 tools against 20, and takes CAT 40 holders. The two machines weigh 3,102 kg (6,825 lb) and 3,360 kg (7,392 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hurco VM10UHSi | Hurco VM10Ui |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 534 mm (21.02 in) | 534 mm (21.02 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 407 mm (16.02 in) | 407 mm (16.02 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 483 mm (19.01 in) | 483 mm (19.01 in) |
| Table Size | 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) | 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 150 kg (330 lb) | 150 kg (330 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm ▲ | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) ▲ | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) | 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT 30 | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 20 tools | 24 tools ▲ |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 1.5 sec ▲ | 2 sec |
| Machine Weight | 3,102 kg (6,825 lb) | 3,360 kg (7,392 lb) |
Advantages
Hurco VM10UHSi
- 20,000 rpm spindle against 10,000 rpm
- 1.5 sec tool change against 2 sec
- 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) spindle against 7.5 kW (10 hp)
Hurco VM10Ui
- 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb) listed torque against 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb)
- 24 tools against 20 tools
- CAT 40 taper for larger tools and steel or titanium cutting
Verdict
Same envelope, different materials. The Hurco VM10UHSi suits small aluminum and plastic parts, such as dental abutments, electronics housings, heat sinks and watch components, where 20,000 rpm and 1.5 sec tool changes shorten cycles with small cutters. The Hurco VM10Ui suits first-time 5-axis shops, training centers and tool rooms cutting titanium implants, electrodes and steel inserts, where CAT 40 tooling and 47.7 Nm of torque matter more than speed.