Hurco VM10HSi

Est. $60,000 - $80,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

661 mm (26.02 in)

Y Travel

407 mm (16.02 in)

Z Travel

508 mm (20 in)

Max Spindle

20,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT 30

Tool Capacity

20 tools

How much does the Hurco VM10HSi cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$60,000 - $80,000 (new)

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Hurco. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hurco VM10HSi is the 30-taper, 20,000 rpm variant of the VM10: a 3-axis vertical machining center with 661 × 407 × 508 mm (26.02 × 16.02 × 20 in) of travel and a 20,000 rpm BT 30 spindle in place of the CAT 40 spindle of the VM10i. The envelope, the 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) table and the 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating are the same on both machines, so the choice comes down to the spindle and the tooling that goes with it.

The spindle is rated 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) and 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb). That torque figure is the defining number. It is a small fraction of the 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb) of the VM10i, so this is a machine for small cutters turning fast: fine finishing passes, small-diameter end mills in aluminium, engraving, electrode and mould detail work. Heavy facing, large drills and roughing steel belong on a CAT 40 machine such as the VM10i.

The tooling follows the same logic. The 20-tool changer swaps in 1.5 sec tool to tool, quicker than the 2 sec of the VM10i, which pays off on parts with many short drilling and chamfering operations. Tools are limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) in length and 3 kg (6.6 lb), less than half the 7 kg (15.4 lb) the VM10i changer takes. A shop moving over from CAT 40 needs a separate set of BT 30 holders.

The spindle nose comes to 101.6 mm (4 in) from the table, and the machine weighs 3,060 kg (6,746 lb). Programming is through Hurco's WinMax control, conversational or NC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	101.6 mm (4 in)
Machine Weight	3,060 kg (6,746 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	8.5 kW (11.4 hp)
Spindle Torque	5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	20,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	BT 30
Tool Capacity	20 tools
Tool to Tool Time	1.5 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	80 mm (3.15 in)
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	3 kg (6.6 lb)
X-Axis Travel	661 mm (26.02 in)
Y-Axis Travel	407 mm (16.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	508 mm (20 in)
Table Size	762 mm (30 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in)

Specifications sourced from hurco.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

20,000 rpm BT 30 spindle for small cutters, against 12,000 rpm on the CAT 40 VM10i
1.5 sec tool-to-tool change, quicker than the 2 sec of the VM10i
Full VM10 envelope of 661 × 407 × 508 mm (26.02 × 16.02 × 20 in) on a 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) table
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating despite the light spindle
Tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long reach into deep pockets

Limitations

Spindle torque is 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb), which rules out heavy roughing, large drills and face mills
Tool weight is capped at 3 kg (6.6 lb) and diameter at 80 mm (3.15 in)
BT 30 tooling does not interchange with the CAT 40 holders used on the VM10i, VM15Di and VM-ONE
20 tool pockets, four fewer than the 24 of the VM10i

Best For

Small end mills in aluminium at up to 20,000 rpm Mould, die and electrode detail and finishing Parts with many short drilling and chamfer operations Engraving and fine feature work

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the VM10HSi and the VM10i?

The spindle and tool changer. The VM10HSi has a 20,000 rpm BT 30 spindle with 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) and 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb), and 20 tools at 1.5 sec. The VM10i has a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle with 11 kW (15 hp) and 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb), and 24 tools at 2 sec. Travels and table are the same.

02 Can the VM10HSi rough steel?

Only lightly. With 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) of torque and a 3 kg (6.6 lb) tool limit, the spindle is built for speed with small cutters rather than for removing a lot of material at low rpm. For heavy cuts the CAT 40 VM10i, with 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb), is the closer fit.

03 What size tools does the VM10HSi take?

BT 30 holders, up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 3 kg (6.6 lb) each. The changer holds 20 tools and changes in 1.5 sec.

04 How large a part fits on the VM10HSi?

The table is 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) and is rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). Travels are 661 mm (26.02 in) in X, 407 mm (16.02 in) in Y and 508 mm (20 in) in Z, with the spindle nose reaching 101.6 mm (4 in) from the table.