Hurco VM10UHSi

Est. $130,000 - $170,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

534 mm (21.02 in)

Y Travel

407 mm (16.02 in)

Z Travel

483 mm (19.01 in)

Max Spindle

20,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT 30

Tool Capacity

20 tools

How much does the Hurco VM10UHSi cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$130,000 - $170,000 (new)

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Hurco. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hurco VM10UHSi is a small five-axis machining center with a 20,000 rpm BT 30 spindle, 534 mm (21.02 in) of X, 407 mm (16.02 in) of Y and 483 mm (19.01 in) of Z. The rotary table is 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) and carries 150 kg (330 lb).

This is a 30-taper machine, and the figures say so plainly. The spindle is rated 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) but only 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) of torque, and tools are limited to 3 kg (6.6 lb) and 250 mm (9.8 in) in length, though up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter. That combination suits small end mills, drills and engravers turning fast in aluminium, brass and plastics. It does not suit face milling or roughing steel, where the torque runs out long before the power.

The VM10Ui uses the same envelope and table but fits a CAT 40 spindle to 10,000 rpm with 7.5 kW (10 hp) and 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb). Choosing between them comes down to the work: the VM10UHSi for small, fast tools, and the VM10Ui for heavier cuts and 40-taper holders. The VM10UHSi also changes tools faster, at 1.5 sec, from a 20-tool magazine.

Against the three-axis VM10HSi, which has the same 20,000 rpm BT 30 spindle, the rotary table costs X travel and table load: the VM10HSi has 661 mm (26.02 in) of X and a 762 mm (30 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in) table for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). The C axis turns 360° at 25 rpm; the table lists no tilt range, so confirm the B or A axis travel before quoting a part. Spindle nose to table is listed as 36 mm (1.42 in), and the machine weighs 3,102 kg (6,825 lb). It runs Hurco's WinMax control with conversational and G-code programming.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
C Axis Speed	25 rpm
Max Table Load	150 kg (330 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	36 mm (1.42 in)
Machine Weight	3,102 kg (6,825 lb)
X-Axis Travel	534 mm (21.02 in)
Y-Axis Travel	407 mm (16.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	483 mm (19.01 in)
C Axis Range	360°
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)
Table Size	198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

20,000 rpm BT 30 spindle for small tools
1.5 sec tool-to-tool time from a 20-tool magazine
Compact machine at 3,102 kg (6,825 lb)
Accepts tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter
360° C axis on a 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) table

Limitations

Spindle torque is 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb), against 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb) on the CAT 40 VM10Ui
Tools are limited to 3 kg (6.6 lb) and 250 mm (9.8 in)
Table load is 150 kg (330 lb) on a 198 mm (7.8 in) table
The table lists no tilt-axis range, only the 360° C axis
20 tool pockets, four fewer than the 24 of the VM10Ui

Best For

Small aluminium, brass and plastic parts cut at up to 20,000 rpm Fine detail work with small end mills and drills Parts that fit a 198 mm (7.8 in) square table Shops already using BT 30 tooling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the VM10UHSi and the VM10Ui?

The spindle and the magazine. The VM10UHSi has a BT 30 spindle to 20,000 rpm with 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) and 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb), and 20 tools. The VM10Ui has a CAT 40 spindle to 10,000 rpm with 7.5 kW (10 hp) and 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb), and 24 tools. Travels and table are the same.

02 How heavy a part can the VM10UHSi take?

The rotary table is rated for 150 kg (330 lb) and measures 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in). Include the vise or fixture in that weight. For bigger, heavier work the three-axis VM10HSi offers a 762 mm (30 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in) table for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb).

03 What tools fit the VM10UHSi?

BT 30 holders, 20 in the magazine, with 1.5 sec tool-to-tool. Tools may be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 3 kg (6.6 lb). The low weight limit and the 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) of torque keep it to small cutters.

04 What rotary axes does the VM10UHSi list?

The C axis turns 360° at 25 rpm. The table gives no range or speed for a tilt axis, so ask Hurco for the tilt travel and check it against the angles your parts need before ordering.