Hurco BX50i
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Hurco BX50i cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc boring machine in this class — not a quote from Hurco. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Hurco BX50i is a 3-axis machining center in Hurco's BX family with 1,250 x 950 x 580 mm (49.21 x 37.4 x 22.83 in) of travel, a 1,360 x 960 mm (53.54 x 37.8 in) table and a 20,000 rpm HSK-63A spindle rated 35 kW (47 hp). Hurco files the BX range with its 3-axis machining centers, and the BX50i's table lists X, Y and Z travel with no rotary axis.
The proportions are unusual. Y travel is 950 mm (37.4 in), three quarters of the X travel, and the table is 960 mm (37.8 in) deep. Rather than a long, narrow table the BX50i has one that is close to square, so wide plates, mould bases and fixture plates loaded in a grid fit without re-clamping. The table is rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).
The spindle sets the kind of work. At 20,000 rpm with 35 kW (47 hp) and 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb), it is built for high spindle speed and fast feeds: small and mid-size end mills in aluminium, finishing passes on hardened mould steel, light cuts across a large surface. The HSK-63A interface suits that speed range. Heavy roughing with large face mills in steel needs more torque than this spindle has.
The 30-tool magazine changes tool-to-tool in 1.5 sec and takes tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). Spindle nose to table is listed at 200 mm (7.9 in). The BX60i is the larger model on the same spindle, with 1,600 x 1,300 x 700 mm (62.99 x 51.18 x 27.56 in) of travel and a 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) table; the BX50i weighs 9,240 kg (20,371 lb) against 20,000 kg (44,000 lb) for the BX60i. It runs Hurco's WinMax control, with conversational and NC programming.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Table Load | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
| Spindle Nose to Table | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Machine Weight | 9,240 kg (20,371 lb) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 35 kW (47 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-63A |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools |
| Tool to Tool Time | 1.5 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 kg (15.4 lb) |
| X-Axis Travel | 1,250 mm (49.21 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 950 mm (37.4 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 580 mm (22.83 in) |
| Table Size | 1,360 mm (53.54 in) × 960 mm (37.8 in) |
Specifications sourced from hurco.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 20,000 rpm HSK-63A spindle with 35 kW (47 hp) for high-speed finishing
- 950 mm (37.4 in) of Y travel over a 960 mm (37.8 in) deep table, so wide plates fit in one setup
- Table rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), twice the 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) of the smaller BX 400i
- 1.5 sec tool-to-tool time on the 30-tool magazine
- Takes tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 300 mm (11.8 in) long
Limitations
- Torque is 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb), so large face mills and heavy roughing in steel are outside its range
- 30-tool magazine is small for jobs with long tool lists
- Tool weight is limited to 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- No rotary axis in the listed table, so parts machined on several faces need extra setups
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both have the same 20,000 rpm HSK-63A spindle at 35 kW (47 hp) and a 30-tool magazine. The BX60i has 1,600 x 1,300 x 700 mm (62.99 x 51.18 x 27.56 in) of travel, a 1,900 x 1,300 mm (74.8 x 51.18 in) table for 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) and weighs 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). The BX50i has 1,250 x 950 x 580 mm, a 1,360 x 960 mm table for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) and weighs 9,240 kg (20,371 lb).
02
No. Its table lists X, Y and Z travel only, with no rotary axis, and Hurco files the BX range among its 3-axis machining centers. Work on several faces of a part means re-clamping it between operations.
03
The magazine holds 30 HSK-63A tools and changes tool-to-tool in 1.5 sec. Each tool can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb).
04
The machine weighs 9,240 kg (20,371 lb) and its table carries up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) more. Check the floor slab for that combined load and plan rigging before delivery.
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